Dear All,
ESI wage limit has been raised from ₹10,000 to ₹15,000 per month. This proposal was approved by the ESI Corporation on 19th Feb, whereby the limits for permanent total disablement and dependants' benefits have also been increased. The official notification has not been released yet. I do not know from which month this change will be applicable.
You can find more details about this update in today's Times of India or in the Hindustan Times from the 19th. Please check the following link for further information: http://powerbuzz.in <link updated to site home>
This is for your information.
Warm Regards,
Sumiksha
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2ESI wage limit has been raised from ₹10,000 to ₹15,000 per month. This proposal was approved by the ESI Corporation on 19th Feb, whereby the limits for permanent total disablement and dependants' benefits have also been increased. The official notification has not been released yet. I do not know from which month this change will be applicable.
You can find more details about this update in today's Times of India or in the Hindustan Times from the 19th. Please check the following link for further information: http://powerbuzz.in <link updated to site home>
This is for your information.
Warm Regards,
Sumiksha
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Dear All,
Thanks, guys! The notification has not yet come. Don't know from which month this would be applicable. You can read this notification in today's Times of India or the 19th's Hindustan Times in detail. For further info, you can visit the website of ESIC.
Warm Regards, Sumiksha
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Thanks, guys! The notification has not yet come. Don't know from which month this would be applicable. You can read this notification in today's Times of India or the 19th's Hindustan Times in detail. For further info, you can visit the website of ESIC.
Warm Regards, Sumiksha
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Dear All,
I kindly request all of you to please post the notification as soon as you receive it. I will also provide updates on my end regarding any further developments.
Thank you to all. Your comments are always appreciated.
Warm Regards,
Sumiksha
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I kindly request all of you to please post the notification as soon as you receive it. I will also provide updates on my end regarding any further developments.
Thank you to all. Your comments are always appreciated.
Warm Regards,
Sumiksha
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Dear Suraj, This is confirmed. You can check in newspaper or on site. Have already mentioned the details in my post. The notification hasn’t cm yet. Regards Sumiksha
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In support of SUMIKOUL, I write to say that there is no circular available as of today. Please check the following link for authentication: [ESI Corporation approves Enhancement of Wage Ceiling Limit from Rs. 10,000/- to Rs. 15,000/-](http://powerbuzz.in) [link updated to site home]
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Mr. Dixit,
Nobody is supporting anything. Everyone is just appreciating the information posted on Cite HR.
Regarding your concern, it is not even good for an employer as well. An employer has to pay a higher percentage in ESI contribution compared to an employee. Now, an employer also has the liability to enroll more employees in ESI (below 15k rather than 10k). Additionally, concerning the treatment in ESI hospitals, ESIC must have initiated some good services during discussions with authorities.
I suggest we wait for the notification and gather more details about the same.
Warm regards,
Sumiksha
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Nobody is supporting anything. Everyone is just appreciating the information posted on Cite HR.
Regarding your concern, it is not even good for an employer as well. An employer has to pay a higher percentage in ESI contribution compared to an employee. Now, an employer also has the liability to enroll more employees in ESI (below 15k rather than 10k). Additionally, concerning the treatment in ESI hospitals, ESIC must have initiated some good services during discussions with authorities.
I suggest we wait for the notification and gather more details about the same.
Warm regards,
Sumiksha
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Dear Sumiksha,
ESI Wage limit has been raised from 10k to 15k per month. This proposal has been approved by the ESI Corporation on 19th Feb, whereby the limits for permanent total disablement and dependant's benefit have also been raised. This is for your information.
Warm Regards,
Sumiksha
Dear Rahman,
I would be very grateful if you could kindly forward me the proposal of the ESIC and the date, if any, from when it will be implemented. I am in the position of Dy. Mgr. HR/Co-Ordination.
Thanks,
With Warm Regards,
Rahman
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ESI Wage limit has been raised from 10k to 15k per month. This proposal has been approved by the ESI Corporation on 19th Feb, whereby the limits for permanent total disablement and dependant's benefit have also been raised. This is for your information.
Warm Regards,
Sumiksha
Dear Rahman,
I would be very grateful if you could kindly forward me the proposal of the ESIC and the date, if any, from when it will be implemented. I am in the position of Dy. Mgr. HR/Co-Ordination.
Thanks,
With Warm Regards,
Rahman
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Thank you,
This is very much useful to me because some of our employees have salaries ranging from 9k to 10k. They are not interested in attending the photo session for ESI magnetic cards because if they receive an increment, they won't be covered under ESI. This will help them to participate in the ESI photo session, and they will also be happy when they read this.
Please share messages like this.
Bharath
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This is very much useful to me because some of our employees have salaries ranging from 9k to 10k. They are not interested in attending the photo session for ESI magnetic cards because if they receive an increment, they won't be covered under ESI. This will help them to participate in the ESI photo session, and they will also be happy when they read this.
Please share messages like this.
Bharath
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It sounds logical that new rates may be applicable wef 01 Apr 10. Let us wait for Notifiation, which should be out in 3-4 weeks times or even earlier.
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Yes, you are correct. No private employees are preferring ESI because of its poor services and the long wait time to get the service. In some private companies, the management is deducting both contributions from the employees' pockets only. This will be bad news for them.
Anyhow, this post is informative, and I hope the circular will bring some changes regarding the ESI services.
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Anyhow, this post is informative, and I hope the circular will bring some changes regarding the ESI services.
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Hi, Information shared by u related to ESI is correct, if so can u pls share document to my mail id satya dot rao at haie dot co dot in
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The hard reality is that those who pay for ESI are not receiving proper treatment at the ESI hospitals. Despite contributing 6.75% of their salary, the services provided by the administration, dispensaries, or hospitals are subpar by any standard. Employees often endure long queues to access services. Obtaining an ESI card entails navigating through administrative hurdles, with application forms frequently getting lost and requiring refiling. Employers who fail to pay their dues face penalties and threats of arrest warrants. However, even after payment, workers still experience delays in receiving services.
When ESI institutions struggle to cater to existing beneficiaries (those who contribute to ESIC), expanding the salary limit may exacerbate service deficiencies. ESI should first establish a commendable service record before employees universally request or demand this benefit. Only then should the Act be considered for amendment. The current notification seems premature.
If the Ministry of Labour aims to enhance medical, leave, and insurance benefits, they could collaborate with private hospitals, insurance companies, and third-party assessors to facilitate these benefits.
Kripakaran, P.
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When ESI institutions struggle to cater to existing beneficiaries (those who contribute to ESIC), expanding the salary limit may exacerbate service deficiencies. ESI should first establish a commendable service record before employees universally request or demand this benefit. Only then should the Act be considered for amendment. The current notification seems premature.
If the Ministry of Labour aims to enhance medical, leave, and insurance benefits, they could collaborate with private hospitals, insurance companies, and third-party assessors to facilitate these benefits.
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Dear Kripakaran,
I completely agree with you that this decision may not be well-received by employees or corporations.
Firstly, most companies today offer Mediclaim policies, providing protection in case of unforeseen events. Therefore, why should additional payments be made to ESI Corp.? It appears that the government is simply seeking to increase funds.
Secondly, the salary threshold was previously at Rs. 7,500, then increased to Rs. 10,000 and remained stable for a considerable period. Suddenly raising it by Rs. 5,000 with limited returns poses challenges. Even if an employee is hospitalized in a recognized facility, prescribed medicines often exceed coverage limits, necessitating out-of-pocket expenses. How are we truly insured? It would be beneficial only if employees receive the full benefits their contributions entitle them to.
The government should prioritize enhancing services instead of continually raising thresholds.
Regards,
Shikha Jain
From India, Bangalore
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I completely agree with you that this decision may not be well-received by employees or corporations.
Firstly, most companies today offer Mediclaim policies, providing protection in case of unforeseen events. Therefore, why should additional payments be made to ESI Corp.? It appears that the government is simply seeking to increase funds.
Secondly, the salary threshold was previously at Rs. 7,500, then increased to Rs. 10,000 and remained stable for a considerable period. Suddenly raising it by Rs. 5,000 with limited returns poses challenges. Even if an employee is hospitalized in a recognized facility, prescribed medicines often exceed coverage limits, necessitating out-of-pocket expenses. How are we truly insured? It would be beneficial only if employees receive the full benefits their contributions entitle them to.
The government should prioritize enhancing services instead of continually raising thresholds.
Regards,
Shikha Jain
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hai frnds checked with ESI , the notification and the part of implimentation probably will start from april 2010 , next contribution period. still notification not yet rlesed
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The calculations that you have put up, are really informative and an eye opener for all those coming within the range of ESIC.
I really agree with the same.
But ………….
There is vast difference between the speculative Calculations and those that come in practical use in the daily life of an Employed Personnel.
I, myself, am taking care of the matters regarding the ESIC and what my experience is you will be surprised to note.
1. The ESIC Staff and the Dispensary Staff in our range of Hardwar are very accommodating and helpful in every matter, no matter how tedious it is. They even go out of their way to help out the IP to get the utmost benefits they can avail of.
2. It is not the responsibility of the ESIC to go to the house of the IP to get their treatment done from ESIC. We at the posts of HR should train and update the IP’s about the benefits of going to the ESIC for their treatment. If we ourselves don’t educate the IP’s about this then they are stuck with a tarnished picture about the treatment the unsympathetic performance meted out by the Government Dispensaries.
3. If we note any short coming from the part of the ESIC, we at the HR Department, should leave no stone unturned to get the things done right, even if we have to approach the higher level Officers. Our experience is that if the HR educates the IP’s about the benefits of the ESIC, then, I sure hope that most of the IP’s will get their treatment from the ESIC Dispensaries. In our Company at the slightest feeling of sickness or not feeling well they go to the Dispensary and get Medicine for themselves. Many a times I have checked and found that the medicine they are given free of cost amounts to not less than 50 to 70 Rupees.
4. The Doctors are very courteous and respond to the patient’s sickness with concentration and precedence. If any syndrome or analysis is out of their reach they then in turn refer the patient to higher authorities for the best in investigation and treatment.
5. In one unpleasant incident of our IP the Medical Commissioner of our range took the trouble to get involved personally (even though he was at the airport getting ready to embark a flight) and got the matters sorted out and the problem was solved at top priority, the IP getting the benefit.
6. As for the long Q’s in the ESIC Dispensaries, it is not as it is in the Clinics and Nursing Homes of Private Doctors in the lower category or in the higher category. These types of Q’s are a part of our daily lives and we are used to all these types of waiting in lines, where we loose many man-hours. Right from the Fair Priced Shops where a low remunerated person stands in the Q, to the airports where the Hi-Fi gentry has to stand in Q’s to get their turn.
7. Therefore, we at the HR are to blame for the ignorance of the IP’s or the proper response that we seem to be deprived of by the Doctor’s or the Staff of the ESIC Department. We should take time out to visit the ESIC and throw our weight around and let the Department know that it is we, because of whom the department is in business.
8. I have been meeting the Branch Managers, Area Inspectors and other higher Officials and we all discuss the matters which are interrelated to the better understanding and working for the benefit of the IP’s. The Government also has taken many steps to ease the problems regarding the reimbursements etc and still some suggestions and amendments are always on the table which the Government implements for the betterment and providing the best medical facilities to the IP’s. For Hi-Fi diseases one needs Hi-Fi facilities. All this has come within the grasp of a low paid IP just because of ESIC.
9. My very humble proposition to all in the HR Department is to take interest in the ESIC matters and fight for a noble cause to help the IP’s get the benefits meted out by the Government to the deserving ones. Side by side we should also refrain from supporting unjustified case as this in turn cannot help us to stand boldly in front of the Defaulting Personnel’s of ESIC.
My intention is not to hurt the feelings or to pass judgment on the working capabilities of HR Personnel’s and if by the way someone feels so I would express regret in advance for the same. This has been done only in the interest of the Working Class person’s who have to fight against the High Cost of Treatment by Specialist Doctor’s, which is only possible through the ESIC during this high inflation period.
Mails are welcome whether from Critics or from those appreciating the Cause.
My personal ID is:
Rahman Dy. Mgr. HR/Co-Ordination
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I really agree with the same.
But ………….
There is vast difference between the speculative Calculations and those that come in practical use in the daily life of an Employed Personnel.
I, myself, am taking care of the matters regarding the ESIC and what my experience is you will be surprised to note.
1. The ESIC Staff and the Dispensary Staff in our range of Hardwar are very accommodating and helpful in every matter, no matter how tedious it is. They even go out of their way to help out the IP to get the utmost benefits they can avail of.
2. It is not the responsibility of the ESIC to go to the house of the IP to get their treatment done from ESIC. We at the posts of HR should train and update the IP’s about the benefits of going to the ESIC for their treatment. If we ourselves don’t educate the IP’s about this then they are stuck with a tarnished picture about the treatment the unsympathetic performance meted out by the Government Dispensaries.
3. If we note any short coming from the part of the ESIC, we at the HR Department, should leave no stone unturned to get the things done right, even if we have to approach the higher level Officers. Our experience is that if the HR educates the IP’s about the benefits of the ESIC, then, I sure hope that most of the IP’s will get their treatment from the ESIC Dispensaries. In our Company at the slightest feeling of sickness or not feeling well they go to the Dispensary and get Medicine for themselves. Many a times I have checked and found that the medicine they are given free of cost amounts to not less than 50 to 70 Rupees.
4. The Doctors are very courteous and respond to the patient’s sickness with concentration and precedence. If any syndrome or analysis is out of their reach they then in turn refer the patient to higher authorities for the best in investigation and treatment.
5. In one unpleasant incident of our IP the Medical Commissioner of our range took the trouble to get involved personally (even though he was at the airport getting ready to embark a flight) and got the matters sorted out and the problem was solved at top priority, the IP getting the benefit.
6. As for the long Q’s in the ESIC Dispensaries, it is not as it is in the Clinics and Nursing Homes of Private Doctors in the lower category or in the higher category. These types of Q’s are a part of our daily lives and we are used to all these types of waiting in lines, where we loose many man-hours. Right from the Fair Priced Shops where a low remunerated person stands in the Q, to the airports where the Hi-Fi gentry has to stand in Q’s to get their turn.
7. Therefore, we at the HR are to blame for the ignorance of the IP’s or the proper response that we seem to be deprived of by the Doctor’s or the Staff of the ESIC Department. We should take time out to visit the ESIC and throw our weight around and let the Department know that it is we, because of whom the department is in business.
8. I have been meeting the Branch Managers, Area Inspectors and other higher Officials and we all discuss the matters which are interrelated to the better understanding and working for the benefit of the IP’s. The Government also has taken many steps to ease the problems regarding the reimbursements etc and still some suggestions and amendments are always on the table which the Government implements for the betterment and providing the best medical facilities to the IP’s. For Hi-Fi diseases one needs Hi-Fi facilities. All this has come within the grasp of a low paid IP just because of ESIC.
9. My very humble proposition to all in the HR Department is to take interest in the ESIC matters and fight for a noble cause to help the IP’s get the benefits meted out by the Government to the deserving ones. Side by side we should also refrain from supporting unjustified case as this in turn cannot help us to stand boldly in front of the Defaulting Personnel’s of ESIC.
My intention is not to hurt the feelings or to pass judgment on the working capabilities of HR Personnel’s and if by the way someone feels so I would express regret in advance for the same. This has been done only in the interest of the Working Class person’s who have to fight against the High Cost of Treatment by Specialist Doctor’s, which is only possible through the ESIC during this high inflation period.
Mails are welcome whether from Critics or from those appreciating the Cause.
My personal ID is:
Rahman Dy. Mgr. HR/Co-Ordination
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Dear Ceiling of ESI has not been raised yet. It is being proposed by ESIC Chairman and ESIC body has passed the resolution. An amendment in any act is made when a resolution is passed by both houses of parliament and finally signed by the President of India. Only then a notification is issued. There are some resolutions passed by different bodies but not implemented yet. Taking the example of PF applicability - the Board of Trustees passed a resolution long back to make a change in the applicability clause of PF to reduce the number of employees to 10 from 20 for PF applicability. However, no amendment has been made till now. Dear, wait for the Government of India to pass the amendment bill in parliament, then only the notification will come.
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Hi,
It's an extra burden on the employer and, on the other hand, a dead investment for the employee. Our ESIC is not able to issue the ESIC card to the existing members themselves. How can we think about the benefits of this scheme?
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It's an extra burden on the employer and, on the other hand, a dead investment for the employee. Our ESIC is not able to issue the ESIC card to the existing members themselves. How can we think about the benefits of this scheme?
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Dear,
The date of applicability has not yet been notified. Maybe the applicability will be effective from 1st Oct (which is not confirmed yet). So as of now, we can work according to a 10k limit.
Warm Regards,
Sumiksha
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The date of applicability has not yet been notified. Maybe the applicability will be effective from 1st Oct (which is not confirmed yet). So as of now, we can work according to a 10k limit.
Warm Regards,
Sumiksha
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The Employees' State Insurance (Central) Amendment Rules,2010. Notification by Ministry of Labour
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Thanks for the notification dear... But would thr b any other notice after dis for Amendment rules 2010 as written in the attachment. Plz clarify Warm Regards Sumiksha
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Dear all members,
The ESI amendment regarding the increase in the wage ceiling has been finalized and will be effective from 1st May 2010. Now, all employees with a gross salary of less than 15k would be eligible for ESIC benefits.
Warm regards,
Sumiksha Suri
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The ESI amendment regarding the increase in the wage ceiling has been finalized and will be effective from 1st May 2010. Now, all employees with a gross salary of less than 15k would be eligible for ESIC benefits.
Warm regards,
Sumiksha Suri
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PARLIAMENT PASSES EMPLOYEES’ STATE INSURANCE (AMENDMENT BILL) 2009 7th May’2010
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PARLIAMENT PASSES EMPLOYEES’ STATE INSURANCE (AMENDMENT BILL) 2009
7th May’2010
The Parliament today passed the Employees’ State Insurance (Amendment) Bill, 2009. The Employees’ State Insurance Scheme is a welfare scheme framed for workers covered under the Employees’ State Insurance Act, 1948 providing for medical benefits for the employees and their families and payment of benefits to the employees in cases of sickness, maternity and employment injury. The Scheme is applicable to power-using factories employing 10 or more persons and non-power using factories and certain other establishments employing 20 or more persons.
Keeping in-view the changing economic scenario, the Act needed important amendments. The salient features of the amendments are as follows:—
(i) The age limit of the dependants has been enhanced from 18 to 25 for the purpose of dependants’ benefit. It will benefit large number of workers.
(i) It extended social security benefits to those apprentices who are covered by Standing Orders and also to those trainees whose training is extended to misuse exemption granted to apprentice from provisions of the ESI Act.
(ii) The definition of “Factory” under Section 2(12) has been amended to facilitate coverage of smaller factories and cover all factories which employ 10 or more persons whether these are run by power or without power.
(iii) DG-ESIC is being made Chairman of Medical Benefit Council to improve quality of medical benefits.
(iv) It enabled ESIC to appoint consultants and specialists on contract basis for better delivery of super-speciality services.
(v) The post of Insurance Inspector is re-designated as Social Security Officer to give them the role of facilitator rather than to act as mere inspectors.
(vi) The procedure for determination of contribution has been streamlined to avoid harassment of employers as the Inspectors now no more to inspect the books of accounts of the establishment beyond five years as under present system of unlimited period.
(vii) It has added the benefit for workers for the accidents happening while commuting to the place of work and vice versa;
(viii) State Governments are allowed to set up autonomous organisations to give ESI Scheme benefits.
(ix) It extended medical treatment to those who retire under Voluntary Retirement Scheme or take premature retirement.
(x) It enabled ESIC to enter into agreement with any local autho¬rity, private body or individual for commissioning and running ESI hospitals through third party participation wherever the hospitals are not fully utilised on account of closure of factories or Insured Persons not being available.
(xi) It will improve the quality of its service delivery and raise infrastructural facilities by opening medical colleges and training facilities in order to increase its medical and Para- medical staff.
(xii) It provided for grant of exemption by appropriate Government to factories/establishments only if the employees get substantially similar or superior benefits.
(xiii) The exemptions shall be granted only prospectively as the ESIC already has made provision of infrastructure to provide service to the IPs for the past period.
(xiv) A new Chapter V-A has been added to enable provision for extending medical care to non insured persons against payment of user charges to facilitate providing of medical care to the BPL families and other unorganised sector workers covered under the Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana (RSBY).
These amendments will ensure coverage of more workers under the ESI Scheme in the organised sector and will also enable the ESI Corporation to participate in schemes such as RSBY that may be framed for the workers in the unorganised sector. The amendments are also aimed at improving service delivery to the existing members of ESI Scheme as well as bringing the provisions of the Act in tune with the changing circumstances.
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7th May’2010
The Parliament today passed the Employees’ State Insurance (Amendment) Bill, 2009. The Employees’ State Insurance Scheme is a welfare scheme framed for workers covered under the Employees’ State Insurance Act, 1948 providing for medical benefits for the employees and their families and payment of benefits to the employees in cases of sickness, maternity and employment injury. The Scheme is applicable to power-using factories employing 10 or more persons and non-power using factories and certain other establishments employing 20 or more persons.
Keeping in-view the changing economic scenario, the Act needed important amendments. The salient features of the amendments are as follows:—
(i) The age limit of the dependants has been enhanced from 18 to 25 for the purpose of dependants’ benefit. It will benefit large number of workers.
(i) It extended social security benefits to those apprentices who are covered by Standing Orders and also to those trainees whose training is extended to misuse exemption granted to apprentice from provisions of the ESI Act.
(ii) The definition of “Factory” under Section 2(12) has been amended to facilitate coverage of smaller factories and cover all factories which employ 10 or more persons whether these are run by power or without power.
(iii) DG-ESIC is being made Chairman of Medical Benefit Council to improve quality of medical benefits.
(iv) It enabled ESIC to appoint consultants and specialists on contract basis for better delivery of super-speciality services.
(v) The post of Insurance Inspector is re-designated as Social Security Officer to give them the role of facilitator rather than to act as mere inspectors.
(vi) The procedure for determination of contribution has been streamlined to avoid harassment of employers as the Inspectors now no more to inspect the books of accounts of the establishment beyond five years as under present system of unlimited period.
(vii) It has added the benefit for workers for the accidents happening while commuting to the place of work and vice versa;
(viii) State Governments are allowed to set up autonomous organisations to give ESI Scheme benefits.
(ix) It extended medical treatment to those who retire under Voluntary Retirement Scheme or take premature retirement.
(x) It enabled ESIC to enter into agreement with any local autho¬rity, private body or individual for commissioning and running ESI hospitals through third party participation wherever the hospitals are not fully utilised on account of closure of factories or Insured Persons not being available.
(xi) It will improve the quality of its service delivery and raise infrastructural facilities by opening medical colleges and training facilities in order to increase its medical and Para- medical staff.
(xii) It provided for grant of exemption by appropriate Government to factories/establishments only if the employees get substantially similar or superior benefits.
(xiii) The exemptions shall be granted only prospectively as the ESIC already has made provision of infrastructure to provide service to the IPs for the past period.
(xiv) A new Chapter V-A has been added to enable provision for extending medical care to non insured persons against payment of user charges to facilitate providing of medical care to the BPL families and other unorganised sector workers covered under the Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana (RSBY).
These amendments will ensure coverage of more workers under the ESI Scheme in the organised sector and will also enable the ESI Corporation to participate in schemes such as RSBY that may be framed for the workers in the unorganised sector. The amendments are also aimed at improving service delivery to the existing members of ESI Scheme as well as bringing the provisions of the Act in tune with the changing circumstances.
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Notification Regarding enhancement of Wage ceiling for ESI w.e.f. 01st May 2010.pdf