EPF Members can now take advantage of the second COVID-19 advance to meet financial needs during the epidemic. How much can you withdraw under this? Is the claim offline or online? Can it be claimed through mobile or not? Many such questions are on your mind. Let us know the answers to these questions posted by the EPFO ​​on its website …

How much can I withdraw from my EPF account under this new provision to fight Kovid-19 and should I return this amount?

You can withdraw the non-refundable amount up to 75% of your original salary and dearness allowance for three months or what is less than the amount deposited in your EPF account. The amount deposited in an EPF account includes the employee’s share, the employer’s share, and the amount of interest on it. Since it cannot be refunded, this amount is non-refundable

How can I get this amount? Do I need to submit the claim form to the EPFO ​​office?

Answer: If you check your UAN with the bank account Aadhaar and KYC and have your mobile number seeded with your UAN, you can submit this advance claim online like all other advances.

Where and how can I file a claim online?

Answer: Under the “COVID-19” tab in the upper right corner, instructions for submitting advance claims online are listed on the home page of www.epfindia.gov.in. . The process is as follows:

• Login to the unified portal member interface https://unifiedportalmem.epfindia.gov.in/memberinterface
• Go to Online Services >> Right (Form-31,19,10C and 10D)
• Enter and check the last 4 digits of your bank account
• Click “Continue For Online Claim”
• Select PF Advance from the drop down (Form 31)
• Select “Infectious Disease (COVID-19)” from the drop-down
• Enter the required amount and upload a scan copy of the check and enter your address
• Click “Get Aadhaar OTP” (i) Enter the accepted OTP on Aadhaar linked mobile
• The claim has been filed

Can I make a claim from my mobile phone?

Answer: Yes, you can make a claim from your mobile phone as follows

i) Log on to (https://unifiedportal-mem.epfindia.gov.in/memberinterface) and file claim A to J under Question 9 about filing a claim

Or

ii) To make a claim, log in at home UMANG Mobile App (New Age Integrated Mobile App)> EPFO> Employee Centered Services> Increase Claim> Your UAN & OTP Received Mobile Number Registered in UAE