15-30 days after employer registration
Free (contribution deducted from salary)
Employees in factories/establishments covered under ESI Act
Employees earning up to ₹21,000/month for medical and cash benefits
Employer registers establishment and employees with ESIC.
Get 17-digit Insurance Number (IP Number) from employer.
Provide Aadhaar, photo, and family details to employer for ESIC.
ESIC generates e-Pehchan card with your and family details.
Download e-Pehchan card from ESIC portal or mobile app.
Show ESIC card at empanelled hospitals for cashless treatment.
Free medical treatment for self and family, sickness benefit, maternity benefit, and disability benefit.
Yes, benefits continue for certain period even after leaving insured employment.
Employee contributes 0.75% and employer contributes 3.25% of wages.
Visit the official government portal to start your application
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