Understanding EDLI Contributions: Should It Be on Full Basic Salary or the Rs.6,500 Ceiling?

Dear Seniors,

Please explain the EDLI contribution on the full basic salary or on the ceiling as mentioned on the EPFO website, i.e., Rs.6,500/-. If the EDLI contribution is deposited on the full basic salary, are there any advantages from the authorities, or if paid on the ceiling (Rs.6,500/-) as mentioned on the website, are there any advantages? Please explain.

Enclosed is the EPFO EDLI Ceiling on the point (c).

Regards,

Even if you may opt for EDLI on a higher amount, the maximum compensation payable to an employee in case of his death while in employment (the very purpose of the scheme) would be limited to Rs. 100,000. Therefore, you should restrict the payment of EDLI based on a salary of Rs. 6,500.

Regards,
Madhu.T.K

Dear Madhu,

Even if you may claim EDLI on a higher amount, the maximum compensation payable to an employee in case of his death while in employment (the very purpose of the scheme) would be limited to Rs. 100,000. Therefore, you should restrict the payment of EDLI on a salary of Rs. 6,500.

Regards, Madhu.T.K

EDLI Claim in Case of Employee Death

I just wanted to ask, in case of the death of an employee, what is the amount that can be claimed from EDLI or what is the amount fixed by EDLI, and which form is required to claim?

Regards, Prerna

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In case of death, the amount payable shall depend on his contribution to the fund, and that is why EDLI is Employees' "Deposit Linked" Insurance. Therefore, depending upon service, the amount varies, and the maximum amount payable is Rs 1 lakh.

Regards,
Madhu.T.K

EDLI contributions are calculated based on the EPS salary, with a cap of 6,500 or basic + DA, whichever is lower.

Regards,
jmraju

Understanding EDLI Contribution

As per the Employees' Deposit-Linked Insurance (EDLI) Act of 1976, there is a benefit for employees which will be paid by the employer, i.e., 0.5% of basic wages on the challan.

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Ashish
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The EDLI amount for a deceased employee is calculated based on the PF contribution and basic wages of the employee. To claim EDLI, you need to submit Form 5IF. This form is available at epfindia.com or any PF regional office.

Regards,
Shafi

EDLI is the abbreviation of Employees' Deposit Linked Insurance Scheme. Here, deposit means the average deposit in EPF. When an employee dies while in service, the family will receive some compensation based on his/her deposit. To make a claim, the employer has to pay 0.5% as its premium.

Determination of Deposit:
Average deposit of the last twelve months as well as total service will be calculated, and whichever is less will be taken for the calculation.

Determination of Compensation:
Up to Rs. 50,000/-, he will receive the actual amount. Beyond the first Rs. 50,000/-, he will receive 40% of the rest; subject to a ceiling of Rs. 100,000/-.

Example a) Deposit Rs. 100,000:
For the first 50,000 - 50,000, Next 50,000 - 20,000
Total - Rs. 70,000 (will receive the full amount as it does not exceed Rs. 100,000).

Example b) Deposit Rs. 200,000:
For the first 50,000 - 50,000, Next 150,000 - 60,000
Total - Rs. 110,000 (will receive Rs. 100,000 only as it exceeds Rs. 100,000).

Example c) Deposit Rs. 300,000:
For the first 50,000 - 50,000, Next 250,000 - 100,000
Total - Rs. 150,000 (will receive Rs. 100,000 only as it exceeds Rs. 100,000/-).

There are better insurance schemes with the same premium, even without considering the deposits. With these improved benefits, some organizations are exempted from EDLI. Instead, they provide alternatives to EDLI. There are schemes that specify Rs. 102,000/- for natural death and double benefits for accidental death.

Abbas.P.S, ITI Ltd, Palakkad 678 623.
Ph. +91 9447 467 667

EDLI contribution should be paid on the maximum ceiling of 15,000 or actual Basic + DA.

Dear Vikas,

The EDLI contribution is calculated by the portal for all employees mentioned in ECR-EDLI Wages. EDLI Wages refer to the actual EPF wages up to the maximum present ceiling of Rs15,000.

For example:
- EPF Wages: 20,000, EDLI Wages: 15,000
- EPF Wages: 10,000, EDLI Wages: 10,000

I hope this clarifies the calculation process for you.

Thank you.

My father recently passed away. He worked as a security guard and had an ESI card, but the security agency said we won't receive any EDLI amount. Why didn't they provide any reason? Please help me. What action can I take?