New Delhi, July 14 -- The Employees' Pension Scheme (EPS) is designed not only to provide a pension after retirement but also to offer financial protection to an EPF subscriber's family members.

The scheme includes provisions for spouses, children, nominees, and even dependent parents, subject to specified conditions.

Here are five important family benefits available under the EPS Scheme:

If an EPS member dies, the surviving spouse is entitled to a monthly widow or widower pension.

Children of a deceased EPS member may also receive a monthly pension in addition to the widow pension.

If there is no surviving spouse, eligible children can receive a monthly orphan pension.

A nominee pension is available in limited situations where the ...