{"id":2163,"date":"2024-02-16T07:10:46","date_gmt":"2024-02-16T07:10:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/servehrindia.com\/?p=2163"},"modified":"2024-03-12T05:55:24","modified_gmt":"2024-03-12T05:55:24","slug":"faqs-on-uan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/servehrindia.com\/?p=2163","title":{"rendered":"Universal Account Number (UAN)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pl-2163\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-2163-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-2163-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-2163-0-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"0\" >\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p><strong>What is UAN?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>UAN, or Universal Account Number, serves as a universal identifier for individuals with multiple Member IDs from different establishments.<\/li>\n<li>It acts as a central umbrella, allowing the consolidation of various Employee Provident Fund (EPF) accounts under one UAN.<\/li>\n<li>The integration facilitates the linking and management of details associated with all EPF accounts on a unified platform.<\/li>\n<li>Members can conveniently view and oversee information related to all their EPF accounts through the use of a single UAN.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why UAN?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>UAN addresses the challenge of high labor turnover resulting from a rise in short-term contractual employments.<\/li>\n<li>It simplifies the process of connecting various EPF accounts for a single member.<\/li>\n<li>Key KYC documents such as Aadhaar, Bank Account, and PAN are crucial for UAN identification.<\/li>\n<li>The digital authentication of KYC streamlines the consolidation of all previous PF account numbers.<\/li>\n<li>UAN serves as a lifelong account number, ensuring continuity for individuals throughout their career.<\/li>\n<li>Integration of Aadhaar with UAN will ultimately empower members to directly access EPF services.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>EPF MEMBERS\u2019 SERVICES.<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Accurate and up-to-date information regarding their EPF Account is available to members.<\/li>\n<li>Electronic notifications for transactions, both credits and debits, are provided for EPF Accounts.<\/li>\n<li>EPF Member Accounts are portable, ensuring seamless transferability.<\/li>\n<li>Each Member Account is uniquely identifiable for clarity and precision.<\/li>\n<li>Member accounts are digitally certified, preempting potential frauds and mis-credits.<\/li>\n<li>Claims settlement occurs directly without the need for intermediation by employers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>UAN ALLOTMENT &amp; ACTIVATION<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>EPF members who receive at least one contribution in or after Jan-2014 have UAN automatically allocated by EPFO.<\/li>\n<li>For EPF members without a UAN and no contributions since Jan-2014, they can request EPFO for UAN allotment.<\/li>\n<li>Any citizen, regardless of EPF membership, can request UAN allocation, which is then carried out by EPFO.<\/li>\n<li>To activate UAN, the holder can register their mobile number with EPFO.<\/li>\n<li>UAN holders also have the flexibility to update the mobile number associated with their UAN.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>CORRECT UPDATED INFORMATION ABOUT MEMBERS\u2019 EPF ACCOUNT.<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>After activation, members receive SMS notifications regarding any transactions in their EPF account.<\/li>\n<li>Members have the option to obtain details about their PF account by giving a missed call.<\/li>\n<li>The EPF mobile app is available for download, enabling members to monitor and track their EPF account conveniently.<\/li>\n<li>Members can compile a list of all their existing EPF accounts, and EPFO will assist in consolidating these accounts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>UAN ENABLED MEMBER SERVICES.<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>With Aadhaar-enabled UAN, members have the option to directly submit their claims to EPFO.<\/li>\n<li>Online applications are available for all EPFO services, eliminating the necessity to visit employers for claims attestation.<\/li>\n<li>Particularly beneficial for members undergoing frequent job or location changes.<\/li>\n<li>Members can independently download their UAN card.<\/li>\n<li>No need to rely on employers for claims processing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>EPFO REQUESTS MEMBERS TO<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Obtain UAN from the current employer.<\/li>\n<li>Activate the UAN by visiting UAN Members e-sewa at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/unifiedportal-mem.epfindia.gov.in\/memberinterface\/\">https:\/\/unifiedportal-mem.epfindia.gov.in\/memberinterface\/<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Furnish necessary KYC details, including Aadhaar, Bank Account information, and PAN.<\/li>\n<li>Compile a list of all previous EPF Account numbers with EPFO.<\/li>\n<li>For assistance, reach out to the UAN Help Desk at 18001-18005 or visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.epfindia.gov.in\/\">epfindia.gov.in<\/a> -&gt; Our Services -&gt; For Employees -&gt; Services -&gt; UAN Help Desk.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>MEMBERS ALREADY HAVING A UAN<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Upon joining a new establishment, share the KYC details with the new employer.<\/li>\n<li>If KYC information was not provided to the previous employer, ensure to furnish it to the new employer.<\/li>\n<li>If KYC details were already provided to the previous employer, hand over the same information to the new employer.<\/li>\n<li>This process streamlines the auto-transfer of the previous EPF account to the new establishment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/strong><strong>Advantages of EPF<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Provident Fund for Employees:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Mandatory participation for all employees earning up to Rs 15,000.<\/li>\n<li>Accrued funds disbursed upon retirement, resignation, or demise.<\/li>\n<li>Allows partial withdrawals for purposes like financing life insurance, acquiring a house or site, funding marriage, education of children, and medical treatment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Pension Scheme for Employees:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Eligibility for pension after completing 10 years of service and reaching the age of 50.<\/li>\n<li>Guaranteed minimum pension of Rs 1,000.<\/li>\n<li>Pension benefits extend to dependents, including widows, children, dependent parents, and nominees.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Deposit Linked Insurance Scheme for Employees:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Maximum admissible amount is Rs 6 lakh.<\/li>\n<li>Offers insurance coverage to employees, providing financial security in the event of death.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is UAN? 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