For employees/workmen working in an ESI-implemented area and drawing more than Rs. 21,000 (not the case of drawing less than Rs. 21,000 and now crossed the wage ceiling), is it compulsory for the employer to ensure the employees/workmen by taking a medical/health insurance policy/scheme, etc.? They can also fall sick, right. How to take care of their health/medical benefits? Is there any statute that puts statutory liability on employers in such cases, i.e., employees/workmen drawing more than Rs. 21,000?
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Companies can take insurance cover for such employees drawing >Rs21000 per month. ESIC cover exists only till the employees draws
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So, are you saying that there is no statute which put liability on Employer to take insurance cover for employees drawing more than Rs.21,000/-? I am looking answer from the statutory angle.
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Employees compensation act will be applicable.
3. Employer’s liability for compensation.—
(1) If personal injury is caused to a workman by accident arising out of and in the
course of his employment, his employer shall be liable to pay compensation ---Chapter 2 Workmen compensation.
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3. Employer’s liability for compensation.—
(1) If personal injury is caused to a workman by accident arising out of and in the
course of his employment, his employer shall be liable to pay compensation ---Chapter 2 Workmen compensation.
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Thank you, Nathrao. However, EC will not provide medical benefits like ESIC does. Taking a cue from your input, I am thinking that the best way would be to take an EC Insurance Policy with an add-on insurance feature that will cover medical benefits.
Others are requested to pour in your suggestions, please.
Regards, I.S.
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Others are requested to pour in your suggestions, please.
Regards, I.S.
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Hi Ningthoujam,
Employee State Insurance (ESI) is applicable only for employees whose monthly compensation is less than 21,000 rupees. Employees whose monthly compensation is more than 21,000 rupees will be covered under the organization's health insurance policy.
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Sairam Bandi
Email - sai@kredily.com
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Employee State Insurance (ESI) is applicable only for employees whose monthly compensation is less than 21,000 rupees. Employees whose monthly compensation is more than 21,000 rupees will be covered under the organization's health insurance policy.
Regards,
Sairam Bandi
Email - sai@kredily.com
From India, Bengaluru
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