The document provides information on the documentation required to claim Employee Deposit Linked Insurance (EDLI) benefits in the case of an EPF member's death. Ten forms are required including Form 20, Form 10-D, Form 5IF, original death certificate, photographs of claimant(s), proof of claimant's date of birth, photographs and birth certificates of minor claimants, Form 5/10 signed by employer, and Form 3A. For a married deceased member, the widow will receive the entire EPF contributions plus interest as a lump sum payment and is also entitled to the EDLI benefits in a lump sum amount.

1. Hello Abhiram,
The below information will help you know EDLI documentation. It was mentioned in one of the posts
in CITEHR itself. Hope this helps.
In case of death of an EPF member, the following forms are required to be submitted by the nominee /
claimant with sub / Regional PF Commissioner Office.
1.Form No.20 ( For Claiming EPF Contributions)
2.Form No.10-D ( For claiming benefits under Pension Scheme ,1995)
3.Form 5 IF ( For Claiming EDLI benefits under the EDLI Scheme)
4.Death Certificate issued by Panchayat / Registrar in original.
5.Photographs of Claimant(s) duly attested by employer.
6.Proof of date of birth of claimant for pension benefits.
7.Photographs of minors ( Max Two Minors) along with their birth certificates duly attested by
employer.
8.Form 5/10 duly signed by employer.
9. Letter by employer declaring claimant as legal heir , if no nomination by member has already been
made.
10.Form No.3A current years contribution by employee and employer.
In case of death ( Married Person) : Widow will get the entire contribution made by employee towards
the EPF along with the employer's share of contribution with interest till the date of settlement.
She will also be entitled to EDLI benefits. This will be in shape of a lumpsum amount.
Hello Mr. Aditya,
Thank you for your concise reply. Request one more information - the EDLI amount after approval, is
it settled at one shot itself or given in the form of monthly payment ?
Thanks in advance.
With regards,
Vaishalee Parkhi