EPFO has made enhancement in the existing eligibility limit of auto claim settlements under para 68J (Advance from the fund for illness in certain cases) from Rs. 50,000/- to Rs. 1,00,000/-. This change has been approved by the Competent Authority and has been deployed in the application software. The communication emphasizes that this facility is in the nature of Ease of Living and should be disseminated to all stakeholders for their information.
