EPFO offers free doorstep life certificate service to EPS pensioners

The Story in Brief

The EPFO has reminded EPS pensioners that India Post will provide a free doorstep service for submitting annual digital life certificates. Livemint reports that pensioners unable to visit a submission centre can call 033-22029000 to request assistance. A postal worker will visit the pensioner’s home and help submit the Jeevan Pramaan certificate at no cost.

The life certificate confirms continued eligibility for monthly EPS pension payments. The EPFO says pensioners can also use the Jeevan Pramaan platform and designated centres. Delayed submission may lead to a temporary suspension of pension payments until the certificate is filed. The doorstep facility is aimed particularly at elderly pensioners and those with mobility difficulties.

The Indian Opinion

The service is useful, but two lazy claims should be avoided. A free doorstep visit does not remove the annual life certificate requirement, and a delayed certificate does not necessarily mean permanent loss of pension. The practical test is whether the postal worker completes the digital submission and the pension continues without interruption. Pensioners should first verify the number, 033-22029000, through EPFO or India Post channels before sharing personal details at home.

Source: livemint.com

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