One of our employees died in ESIC hospital in Nashik while receiving treatment, and he was covered under the ESIC scheme for the last 15 years. What is the procedure for obtaining funeral expense benefits, and within what time period do we need to make a claim for this? Is his wife entitled to receive any other pension benefits?
From India, Pune
1From India, Pune
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Dear member,
Funeral expenses can be claimed by the eldest surviving member of the family of the deceased Insured Person, or as mentioned in the said Act (Section 46(f) of the ESI Act, 1948), and the present maximum rate of such reimbursement is Rs. 10,000/- (Rule 59 of the ESI Central Rules, 1950).
The person who wants to claim expenses must have the documents viz. Identity Card of the deceased insured person, original death certificate, etc. The appropriate office to make the payment of such expenses/amounts is the relevant Branch Office to which the said deceased insured person was attached. Therefore, the family member (or claimant) of the deceased insured person can contact the said office if desired.
Further, Pension (which is called Dependant Benefit in the said Act) is payable only in accident cases that occurred in the course and out of employment.
Additionally, you can download relevant information/guidance material from the website of ESIC; the online link of the same is mentioned as follows:
Information - Benefits | Employee's State Insurance Corporation, Ministry of Labour & Employment, Government of India
Thank you.
From India, Noida
Funeral expenses can be claimed by the eldest surviving member of the family of the deceased Insured Person, or as mentioned in the said Act (Section 46(f) of the ESI Act, 1948), and the present maximum rate of such reimbursement is Rs. 10,000/- (Rule 59 of the ESI Central Rules, 1950).
The person who wants to claim expenses must have the documents viz. Identity Card of the deceased insured person, original death certificate, etc. The appropriate office to make the payment of such expenses/amounts is the relevant Branch Office to which the said deceased insured person was attached. Therefore, the family member (or claimant) of the deceased insured person can contact the said office if desired.
Further, Pension (which is called Dependant Benefit in the said Act) is payable only in accident cases that occurred in the course and out of employment.
Additionally, you can download relevant information/guidance material from the website of ESIC; the online link of the same is mentioned as follows:
Information - Benefits | Employee's State Insurance Corporation, Ministry of Labour & Employment, Government of India
Thank you.
From India, Noida
One of our employee died under esi act i want to know what benefits he was getting after his death to his family
From India, Delhi
From India, Delhi
My friend died on natural death at home and also he has esic coverage. So his wife eligible for dependant benefits or not?
Dear member,
Under the provisions of the ESI Act, 1948, and the rules/regulations framed therein, only deaths due to accidents or injuries that occurred in the course of employment and out of work are covered. I believe deaths due to natural causes are not considered accidents, and no dependent benefit is payable.
From India, Noida
Under the provisions of the ESI Act, 1948, and the rules/regulations framed therein, only deaths due to accidents or injuries that occurred in the course of employment and out of work are covered. I believe deaths due to natural causes are not considered accidents, and no dependent benefit is payable.
From India, Noida
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