Is 7 Years of Service Really Needed for PF Advance for Medical Treatment? Seeking Clarity

PF Advance for Medical Treatment: Service Years Requirement

Does the number of years of service get taken into account when applying for a PF Advance for medical treatment? I was informed at the Bangalore PF office that at least 7 years of service are required. I checked several websites, and none of them mention this requirement.

Does anyone know if it is true that we need 7 years of service for a PF Advance for medical treatment? Has this requirement been recently added?

Enclosed herewith are some relevant documents for your kind reference.

Regards,
Ashish

Under the provisions, you are eligible for three months' pay or 50% of the accumulation in the fund, whichever is less, and there is no mention of years of service (under Rules 13, Subrules Advance). You can submit your claim for an advance.

Best of luck...

Five years of continuous service is necessary, and 50% of the amount can be taken as an advance as per the act. Form 31 is required to claim the advance.

Regards,
Preeti.

Sir,

For claiming PF advance on Form No. 31 for the treatment of a family member, I have obtained a signature with a stamp from a cardiologist for the heart ailment clause. What documents need to be enclosed? What is the minimum hospitalization required? Should the dates provided be for future hospitalization dates or completed hospitalization dates?

Please advise on the necessary documents and the specific hospitalization requirements for this process.

Thank you.