The Employees’ State Insurance Scheme is an integrated measure of Social Insurance embodied in the Employees’ State Insurance Act. It aims to protect employees, as defined in the Employees’ State Insurance Act, 1948, against the impact of incidences of sickness, maternity, disablement, and death due to employment injury and to provide medical care to the insured persons and their families.
Applicability
- All States in India except for Nagaland, Manipur, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, and Mizoram.
- Applicable to Delhi, Chandigarh, and Puducherry.
- Applicable to non-seasonal factories employing 10 or more persons.
- The scheme has been extended to shops, hotels, restaurants, cinemas (including preview theatres), road-motor transport undertakings, and newspaper establishments employing 20* or more persons.
- The scheme has been extended to private medical and educational institutions employing 20* or more persons in certain States/UTs.
- The existing wage limit for coverage under the Act is Rs. 21,000/- per month ( w.e.f. 01.01.2017).
References
Notifications
Extension of ESI medical benefits to Gandhinagar, Gujarat
03 May, 2023
ESIC has extended the medical benefits, provided under Regulation 95-A of the Employees’ State Insurance (General) Regulations, 1950, to the families of all insured persons in the entire area of Gandhinagar district in the State of Gujarat, with effect from 01 April 2023.ESI provisions enforcement in Lakshadweep
25 Apr, 2023
ESIC, with effect from 01 May 2023, has implemented the provisions towards Chapter IV (Contribution), Chapter V (Benefits), and Chapter VI (Adjudication of Disputes and Claims) of the ESI Act, in Kavaratti, Agatti and Minicoy Islands of Lakshadweep.Extension of ESI medical benefits in Valsad, Gujarat
18 Apr, 2023
With effect from 01 April 2023, ESIC extends the medical benefits (as laid down in the ESI Regulation 95-A and the Gujarat Employees' State Insurance (Medical Benefit) Rules,1964) to the families of insured persons in all the areas of Valsad, in addition to the already notified areas of the said districts, in the State of Gujarat.
Circular on Implementation of Aadhaar in ESIC
17 Apr, 2023
ESIC has released guidelines for an employer to seed Aadhaar Number of an employee during the process of registrations. Extension of ESI Medical Benefits in Imphal, Manipur
10 Apr, 2023
ESIC, with effect from 01 March 2023, has extended medical benefits that are provided under Regulation 95-A of the Employees’ State Insurance (General) Regulations, 1950, to the families of all insured persons in the entire area of Imphal East and Imphal West districts.Enforcement of ESI provisions in Valsad
29 Mar, 2023
The ESIC has mplemented the provisions towards Chapter IV (Contribution), Chapter V (Benefits), and Chapter VI (Adjudication of Disputes and Claims) of the Employees’ State Insurance Act, 1948 effective from 01 April 2023, in the Valsad district of Gujarat.ESI provisions enforcement in districts of Tamil Nadu
24 Mar, 2023
ESIC has notified that with effect from 01 April 2023, the provisions of ESI Act under the Chapter IV, V & VI shall come into force in all the areas of Kanchipuram, Tirupattur, Tiruvannamalai and Viluppuram districts, in addition to the already notified areas of the said districts, and in all the areas of Kallakurichi district, in the State of Tamil Nadu.
ESI provisions enforcement in districts of Meghalaya
24 Mar, 2023
ESIC has notified that with effect from 01 April 2023, the provisions of ESI Act under the Chapter IV, V and VI shall come into force in all the areas of East Khasi Hills and Ri-Bhoi districts, in addition to the already notified areas of the said districts, in the State of Meghalaya.Enforcement of ESI provisions in Gandhinagar
13 Mar, 2023
ESIC has implemented the provisions of Chapter IV (Contribution), Chapter V (Benefits), and Chapter VI (Adjudication of Disputes and Claims) of the ESI Act effective from 01 April 2023, in all the areas of Gandhinagar district in Gujarat.
ESI benefits extended to certain districts of Maharashtra
27 Feb, 2023
ESIC with effect from 01 February 2023 has extended medical benefits, provided under Regulation 95-A of the Employees’ State Insurance (General) Regulations, 1950, and the Maharashtra Employees' State Insurance (Medical Benefit) Rules, 1953, to the families of all insured persons in Sindhudurg, Bhandara, Beed, Latur, Osmanabad, Parbhani, Ratnagiri, Washim, and Gadchiroli districts of Maharashtra.ESI benefits extended to Chhindwara, Singrauli districts, MP
27 Feb, 2023
ESIC with effect from 01 February 2023, has extended medical benefits, provided under Regulation 95-A of the Employees’ State Insurance (General) Regulations, 1950, and the Madhya Pradesh Employees' State Insurance (Medical Benefit) Rules, 1954, to the families of all insured persons in Chhindwara and Singrauli districts of Madhya Pradesh.ESI benefits extended to Aizawl district, Mizoram
27 Feb, 2023
ESIC with effect from 01 February 2023 has extended medical benefits, provided under Regulation 95-A of the Employees’ State Insurance (General) Regulations, 1950, and the Mizoram Employees' State Insurance (Medical Benefit) Rules, 2015, to the families of all insured persons in the Aizawl district of Mizoram.ESI benefits extended to Ferozepur district, Punjab
27 Feb, 2023
ESIC with effect from 01 February 2023, has extended medical benefits, provided under Regulation 95-A of the ESI (General) Regulations, 1950, and the Punjab Employees' State Insurance (Medical Benefit) Rules, 1955, to the families of all insured persons in Ferozepur district of Punjab. ESI enforcement in East & West Imphal, Manipur
22 Feb, 2023
ESIC has notified that with effect from 01 March 2023, it has implemented the provisions towards Chapter IV (Contribution), Chapter V (Benefits), and Chapter VI (Adjudication of Disputes and Claims) of ESI Act in all the areas of Imphal East and Imphal West districts in the State of Manipur.ESI Medical Benefits extension in Himachal Pradesh
25 Jan, 2023
ESIC, with effect from 01 Jan 2023, has extended the medical benefits provided under Regulation 95-A of ESI (General) Regulations, 1950, to the families of all insured persons in the entire area of Chamba, Kullu, Hamirpur, Kinnaur,Lahaul & Spiti districts in the State of Himachal Pradesh.ESI Medical Benefits extension in Thiruvallur, TN
25 Jan, 2023
ESIC, with effect from 01 Jan 2023, has extended the medical benefits provided under Regulation 95-A of ESI (General) Regulations, 1950, to the families of all insured persons in the entire area of Thiruvallur district in the State of Tamil Nadu.ESI Medical Benefits extension in Madhya Pradesh
25 Jan, 2023
ESIC, with effect from 01 Jan 2023, has extended the medical benefits provided under Regulation 95-A of ESI (General) Regulations, 1950, to the families of all insured persons in the entire area of Sehore, Shajapur and Guna district in the State of Madhya Pradesh.Enforcement of ESI provisions in Aizawl, Mizoram
24 Jan, 2023
ESIC has implemented the provisions towards Chapter IV (Contribution), Chapter V (Benefits), and Chapter VI (Adjudication of Disputes and Claims) of the ESI Act effective from 01 February 2023, in all the areas of Aizawl district in the State of Mizoram.Enforcement of ESI provisions in certain districts of Maharashtra
24 Jan, 2023
ESIC has implemented the provisions towards Chapter IV (Contribution), Chapter V (Benefits), and Chapter VI (Adjudication of Disputes and Claims) of the ESI Act effective from 01 February 2023, in all the areas of Sindhudurg, Ratnagiri, Bhandara, Washim, Gadchiroli and Beed districts, in addition to the already notified areas of the said districts, and in all the areas of Latur, Osmanabad and Parbhani districts, in the State of Maharashtra. Enforcement of ESI provisions in certain districts of Madhya Pradesh
24 Jan, 2023
ESIC has implemented the provisions towards Chapter IV (Contribution), Chapter V (Benefits), and Chapter VI (Adjudication of Disputes and Claims) of the ESI Act effective from 01 February 2023, in all the areas of Chhindwara and Singrauli district in the State of Madhya Pradesh. Enforcement of ESI provisions in Kendrapara Districts, Odisha
24 Jan, 2023
ESIC has implemented the provisions towards Chapter IV (Contribution), Chapter V (Benefits), and Chapter VI (Adjudication of Disputes and Claims) of the ESI Act effective from 01 February 2023, in all the areas of Kendrapara district in the State of Odisha. Contribution filing in respect of employees who are on ESI leave
19 Jan, 2023
ESIC has notified the employers in Kollam to be careful while filing the contribution for the period during which the employees are on ESI leave to prevent negligence on employer's part.Notification to allow the ESIC to perform Aadhaar authentication
13 Jan, 2023
ESIC is allowed to perform Aadhaar authentication, on a voluntary basis, for identification of beneficiaries, using Yes or No option or eKYC authentication facility, for providing social security benefits including medical and cash benefits under the provisions of the ESI Act.State Wise List of ESI Notified Districts
10 Jan, 2023
ESIC has published the state-wise list of notified, non-notified, partially notified districts under ESI Scheme.ESI provisions enforcement in Ferozepur, Punjab
10 Jan, 2023
The Government of India has implemented the provisions towards Chapter IV (Contribution), Chapter V (Benefits), and Chapter VI (Adjudication of Disputes and Claims) of the ESI Act, effective from 01 February 2023, in all the areas of Ferozepur district of in the State of Punjab. ESI enforcement in Sehore, Shajapur, Guna Districts
15 Dec, 2022
ESIC has notified that effective from 01 January 2023, certain provisions of ESI Act shall be applicable in the districts of Sehore, Shajapur and Guna in the State of Madhya Pradesh.Change of Domain Name of ESIC Website
07 Dec, 2022
ESIC has notified that the domain name of the ESIC website has been changed to www.esic.gov.in. Update Insured Person particulars online
06 Dec, 2022
ESIC has released a circular regarding the online module it has developed to update / edit the details and particulars of the Insured Persons, their family details, nominees, etc. ESI compliance for entites registered through MCA portal
01 Dec, 2022
ESIC has released a circular to the employers in Haryana that the companies, establishments, units, factories, registering through MCA portal have to start the compliance of various applicable ESI provisions from the date of reaching the threshold limit of employees. ESI provisions enforcement in Dindigul district, TN
16 Nov, 2022
ESIC has notified that with effect from 01 December 2022, certain provisions of ESI Act will come into force in Dindigul district of Tamil Nadu State.Enforcement of ESI provisions in certain districts of Odisha
16 Nov, 2022
ESIC implemented certain provisions in all the areas of Gajapati, Nuapada, Malkangiri and Deogarh districts in the State of Odisha, effective from 01 December 2022.ESI enforcement in Karur, Chengalpattu districts of Tamil Nadu
04 Nov, 2022
ESI Corporation with effect from 01 November 2022, has extended medical benefits, provided under Regulation 95-A of the Employees’ State Insurance (General) Regulations, 1950, to the families of all insured persons in the entire area of Chengalpattu, Karur, and Salem districts in the State of Tamil Nadu.ESI Circular for employees unique bank account number
25 Oct, 2022
ESI has released a circular placing its observation and directives to the employers relating to employees unique bank accounts.Enforcement ESI provisions in Chengalpattu , Karur Districts, Tamil Nadu
13 Oct, 2022
The Government of India, has implemented the provisions towards Chapter IV (Contribution), Chapter V (Benefits), and Chapter VI (Adjudication of Disputes and Claims) of the ESI Act, effective from 01 November 2022, in all the areas of Chengalpattu and Karur districts in the State of Tamil Nadu.Enforcement of ESI provisions in Salem District, Tamil Nadu
13 Oct, 2022
The Government of India, has implemented the provisions towards Chapter IV (Contribution), Chapter V (Benefits), and Chapter VI (Adjudication of Disputes and Claims) of the ESI Act, effective from 01 November 2022, in all the areas of Salem district in the State of Tamil Nadu.State-wise list of notified and non-notified districts under ESI Scheme
06 Oct, 2022
ESIC has notified the updated State-wise list of 598 notified districts and 146 non-notified districts under ESI Scheme as on 30 September 2022.ESI online submission of Maternity Claim
22 Sep, 2022
ESI has released a circular stating that online submission of Maternity
Claim has been deployed. The I.W. whose UAN number has been seeded in the system, can claim for Maternity Benefit through IP Portal. The User Manual for submission of online request is attached herewith for reference.ESI extends timeline to deposit August month contribution
15 Sep, 2022
ESI extends the timeline from 15 Sep 2022 to 22 Sep 2022 to the employers for depositing their contribution for the month of August 2022. Due to the inoperation of ESI Portal, Employers faced inconvenience in depositing their monthly remittances. Keeping in view of the problems ESI, as a one-time opportunity has extended the timeline as above-mentioned.ESI provisions extend to certain areas in Tamil Nadu
15 Sep, 2022
With effect from 01 October 2022, certain provisions of the ESI Act will be applicable to all the areas of Krishnagiri and Tiruchirappalli districts, in addition to the
already notified areas in the districts, and in all the areas of Perambalur district, in the State of Tamil Nadu.ESI Provisions coming to effect in Kalahandi District of Odisha
24 Aug, 2022
ESIC has notified that with effect from 01 September 2022, certain provisions of ESI Act shall come to effect in Kalahandi district of Odisha.
Clarification on ESIC V/s M/s. Texmo Industries
16 Aug, 2022
ESI Corporation has issued a clarification regarding queries received from many employers facing difficulties in implementing the judgement dated 08 march 2021 by Hon'ble Supreme Court of India in the case of ESIC Vs Texmo Industries.ESI provisions effective in Ramanathapuram, Sivagangai districts, Tamil Nadu
10 Aug, 2022
The Ministry of Labour and Employment has notified that the provisions of the ESI Act shall come into force in all the areas of Ramanathapuram and Sivagangai districts in the State of Tamil Nadu. ESI provisions extended to Thoothukudi District, TN
24 Jun, 2022
ESIC has notified that certain ESI provisions shall come into force effective from 01 July 2022, in all the areas of Thoothukudi district in the Tamil Nadu.ESI Regulation certificates to be issued online
22 Jun, 2022
In order to facilitate the Insured Persons to avail their cash benefits without any delay, ESIC has directed to all its authorities that with effect from 01 August 2022, payment of cash benefits should be end-to-end online. No regulation certificate for any cash benefit will be issued by the ESIC/ESIS dispensary in physical form. ESI provisions extend to Andaman & Nicobar Islands
30 May, 2022
ESIC has notified extending the provisions applicable to certain class of establishments in the areas of Andaman & Nicobar Islands with effect from 01 June 2022.State-wise list of 596 notified districts under ESI Scheme
12 May, 2022
ESIC has released a circular providing the state-wise list of notified districts under the ESI Scheme.ESI provisions to extend Bajali district, Assam
01 May, 2022
ESI provisions to extend Bajai District in the State of Assam with effect from 01 June 2022.ESI benefits to Nagapattinam District in TN
25 Apr, 2022
ESIC has published a notification that with effect from 01 April 2022, the medical benefit as laid down in Regulation 95-A of ESI (General) Regulations and the Tamil Nadu Employees' State Insurance (Medical Benefit) Rules, 1955 shall be extended to the families of insured persons in the entire area of Nagapattinam districts in the State of Tamil Nadu, in addition to the already implemented area in the district.Timely Settlement of Medical Reimbursement Claims
25 Apr, 2022
ESIC has issued a circular directing that the reimbursement claim of Insured Persons should be settled within 30 days from the receipt of the bill. Relaxation of Time Limit for Depositing and Filing ESI Contribution
13 Apr, 2022
ESIC has issued a circular giving relaxation to all employers facing problems in respect to depositing ESI Contribution for the period of March 2022.