News India Live, Digital Desk: EPFO Update: If you are a employed person and your salary is deposited in the Employees Provident Fund Organization (EPFO), then this news is very important for you! Often people their provident fund (PF) Accounts or pension money are taken lightly, but a small ignorance can give you a big harm in future. If your ‘Universal Account Number’ (UAN) is not yet active, then get it done immediately, because this is the key to your ₹ 7 lakhs, important facilities like insurance and pension!
What is UAN and why is it so important?
The Universal Account Number (UAN) is a 12-conductive number that EPFO issues to each employee. This is a permanent identification number that combines all your PF accounts (no matter how many jobs you have changed). In simple words, this is your PF Aadhaar card! Without UAN you cannot withdraw your PF money, cannot claim for pension, nor employees can avail insurance of ₹ 7 lakhs received under Linked Insurance Scheme (EDLI).
So what to do now? Do this to UAN immediately:
Don’t worry, this process is extremely easy and you can make it online sitting at home:
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Go to the website: First go to the official website of EPFO. You can also reach by searching ‘Epfo UAN Portal’ or ‘Member e-Swea’.
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Choose ‘Activate UAN’: On the website, you will get the option of ‘Activate UAN’ or ‘Know Your Uan Status’ in ‘Our Services’ or ‘Important Links’ section. Choose it.
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Fill the necessary information: You will be asked some of your basic details, such as:
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Your UAN number (which is usually written on your salary slip, or get from your company’s HR).
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Your PF member ID (your salary is on slip or old PF statement).
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Your Aadhaar number (or PAN card number).
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Date of birth.
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Your mobile number (which is registered in the EPFO record).
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Verify from OTP: After filling all these information, you will get a ‘One-Time Password’ (OTP) on your registered mobile number. Fill it at the given place and click on ‘Validate OTP and Activate Uan’.
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set password: Your UAN will be successfully activated! You will get the password to your UAN through SMS or you will get the option to set a new password on the website.
Take advantage of these facilities immediately:
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PF balance check: Now you can see your passbook online.
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Withdraw money: When needed, you can easily withdraw PF money.
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Application for pension: You can claim for your pension after retirement.
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Insurance of ₹ 7 lakh (Edli): If you unfortunately die under the employee deposit linked insurance scheme, then your family will get an insurance cover of up to Rs 7 lakh, but it is very important for you to be active.
So, to secure your hard earned money and insurance coverage, activate your UAN now! This is a very important step for your future and safety of your family.
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