Understanding EDLI Insurance Claims: How Much Can a Nominee Receive After a Member's Passing?

A lady worked in private colleges and was an EPFO member. She worked for 2 years and 6 months in the new organization. Before that, she worked for 8 years and 1 month in another college. The service was of a continuing type. Eight months ago, she passed away while in service. How much maximum EDLI insurance claim can her nominee get as per the EPFO norms?

Hi, At the time of death, she should have been a contributing member. That will be sufficient. The claim amount under EDLI is 35 times the average monthly salary in the past 12 months, subject to a maximum of 7 lakh.