The GEPF considers an unclaimed benefit as any claim that has not being paid to either a member, pensioner or beneficiaries within a period of 24 months.
How they manifest
The rising number of unclaimed benefits is as a
result of insufficient payment information and
untraceable members/beneficiaries. Help us by
updating your details today and remind your
colleagues and friends to do the same.
Often benefits remain unclaimed because of:
• Claims with uncorrected errors over a period of
24 months
• Contributions from a member have ceased
without any indication whether or not the
member has exited the Fund
• Beneficiaries not claiming benefits following the
death of a member
• Untraceable members due to incorrect contact
details or information not being updated
• Suspected fraudulent claims
• Members not claiming benefits following the
conclusion of their unsuccessful dismissal
appeal process