Is E-Nomination Valid for EPFO Claims After a Member's Death? How to Claim Benefits Online or Offline?

Validity of E-Nomination for EPFO Claims

If any family member has done e-nomination on the EPFO site online after the death of a member, is it valid for an online claim or not? If it is not valid, how can the family member claim PF, Pension, and EDLI benefits?

Claiming Benefits Offline

Is it possible to claim PF, Pension, and EDLI benefits in offline mode at the respective PF office? Are there any objections while claiming offline PF, Pension, and EDLI benefits by a family member?

Please guide.

Nomination Process in PF Department

Nomination is a process by which the employee informs the PF department who their heir is, and therefore who should receive the money after they pass away.

Validity of Posthumous Nominations

How can a nomination made by a family member be considered valid and legitimate when the person is already deceased? Filing a nomination after the person's death is essentially fraudulent. The PF department will be able to identify this fraud once the death certificate is provided.

Claiming Funds as a Rightful Heir

To claim the funds, one must visit the PF department and prove their status as the rightful heir. The PF department will adhere to its regulations when determining the allocation of the funds.