How Do I Claim GEPF Unclaimed Benefits?

How Do I Claim GEPF Unclaimed Benefits?

Unclaimed benefits refer to situations where both the reason for a member’s departure from the Fund and their last day of service are known, yet the benefit has not been paid to the member or their beneficiary within 24 months of that last day, as stipulated by the Fund’s rules.

The majority of unclaimed benefits arise from issues such as rejected documentation, difficulties in identifying beneficiaries, tax matters related to the member, incorrect banking details, family disputes over death claims, employee abscondment, or pending disciplinary actions.

To check if you have unclaimed benefits with the GEPF, you can visit their website, where they have published a list of employees who have not claimed their benefits. This list is organized by province and can be accessed at www.gepf.co.za.

Who Qualifies For GEPF Unclaimed Benefits?

The following individuals are eligible to claim unclaimed benefits:

• Retired GEPF members and those no longer in service.
• Beneficiaries of GEPF members who are deceased or no longer in service.
• Guardians of the beneficiaries of GEPF members.

How To Access GEPF Unclaimed Benefits

The following are required to claim your late father’s pension;

If the applicant is a member or spouse, the following documents are required to claim unclaimed benefits:

• A completed Banking Details form (Z894)
• A certified copy of the applicant’s ID (issued within the last six months)
• An updated personal details form (Z864)

If the applicant is a beneficiary, the following documents are needed to claim unclaimed benefits:

• The member’s death certificate
• A certified copy of the beneficiary’s ID (issued within the last six months)
• A completed Banking Details form (Z894)
• A guardian letter in the case of minor beneficiaries
• A certified copy of the guardian’s ID (issued within the last six months).

Contact GEPF

• Toll-free number: 0800 117 669
• Fax: 012 326 2507
• Email: enquiries@gepf.co.za

Postal Address: GEPF

• Private Bag X63,
• Pretoria,
• 0001

For more information visit the official website of the Government Employees Pension Fund. I hope the provided information is helpful, share your thoughts below in the comment section.