Employee State Insurance Corporation Scheme (ESIC) Card

Follow the steps mentioned below to register for ESIC scheme:

1. The employer can click on the 'Employer Login' option present on the home screen to register on the ESIC portal
2. Click on the 'Sign up' button

1. Enter the required details and submit the form
2. The employer will receive the username and password in an email on the registered email ID
3. Click on the 'Employer Login' option present on the home screen and enter the username and password received in the mail
4. Select the 'New Employer Registration' option
5. Choose the 'Type of unit' from the drop-down menu and click on 'Submit'
6. Fill the required details in 'Employer Registration Form 1'
7. After registration, the employer will have to complete the payment.

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How to Login to ESIC Portal?

Follow the steps mentioned below to login on ESIC portal:

1. Visit ESIC Login Portal
2. Enter the username and password
3. Enter the 'Captcha'

1. Click on 'Login'

How to Obtain an ESIC Card or Pehchan Card?

Follow the steps mentioned below to obtain an ESI Card:

1. Visit the ESIC e-pehchan Portal
2. Click on the 'e-Pehchan Card' under the 'Employee' tab
3. Fill the 'Employee Insurance number' and click on 'View' button
4. Click on 'View counter foil' option present under 'Registration Employee Details'
5. The e-Pehchan  Card counterfoil of the insured person will open. The employer needs to take printout of the same.
6. The employer needs to give the counterfoil to his employee.
7. The employee needs to submit their photograph and the photos of their dependents to the employer for attestation
8. After attestation, the employer needs to submit the e-Pehchan counterfoil to the nearest ESIC office and obtain ESIC Card

The employer needs to download a Pehchan application form from the ESIC portal and fill in the details of the employee. The employee has to submit a family photograph containing the photos of the dependents and the employer has to attest the photograph. After signing the Pehchan application form, the employee has to take the form, and his dependents to the nearest ESIC office where the photos and fingerprints of the employee and his/her dependents will be captured. Within 30 days, a set of 2 cards will be sent to the insured person either through a courier or sometimes he/she might need to visit the nearest ESIC branch to collect the cards.

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ESIC Card Benefits & Uses Explained

1. Even if the insured person changes employment/job, he/she can continue using the same ESIC Card to avail the facilities under the ESIC scheme.
2. If the insured person has changed jobs, he/she needs to inform the new employer and provide them with his/her insurance number.
3. To change the contribution/benefits, the employee can register in the ESIC portal using his/her insurance number.
4. If any information like mobile number, email, address, etc. of the insured person needs updating, he/she can intimate the employer to update it.
5. If the insured person has enrolled for an ESIC Card in his/her previous employment but has not received one, he/she can contact the previous employer or obtain one from the nearest ESIC office.
6. To ensure that medical facilities at the ESIC network hospitals are availed easily and quickly, carrying the ESIC Card or Smart Card is always advised. The card can also be used to track your medical treatment history.

The ESIC Card or Pehchan Card is an ideal health insurance companion that will let the insured person enjoy the benefits of the ESIC scheme at network hospitals in a quick and easy manner.

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ESIC Related Other Pages

1. CGHS Form
2. CGHS Login
3. ESIC Portal
4. ESIC online Payment
5. ESIC Forms
6. CGHS Card

FAQs on ESIC Card

• Who is eligible for ESI card?

  Employees with salary below Rs.21,000 or Rs.25,000 for people with disability.

• Who is eligible to receive an ESIC Card?

  Employees earning monthly wages of Rs.21,000 or less, and who are employed in organizations registered with the ESIC Act, are eligible for an ESIC Card. The card also provides coverage for the employee's family. The employer needs to register the employees with the ESIC scheme to provide the card to the employees so that benefits can be realized. 

• How to Claim ESIC Card?

  You can claim it online by visiting www.esic.in.

• Is ESIC compulsory for all employees?

  Yes, ESIC is compulsory for eligible employees.

• What is the purpose of the ESIC Card?

  It provides benefits such as Unemployment allowance, Dependents Benefits, Disablement Benefits, Maternity, Sickness & Medical Benefits.

• How much is the salary limit for ESI?

  It is Rs.21,000 per month.

• How can an employee apply for an ESIC Card?

  In order to apply for the ESIC Card, an employee needs to be registered on the ESIC portal. Once the registration is completed by the employer, the employer will fill out the Pehchan Card application, provide a photograph of the employee, and submit it to the nearest ESIC office. After the photograph and fingerprint have been taken of the employee and other dependents, the card will be received in the mail or at the local ESIC office or subscribers' office within thirty days.  

• What are the benefits of the ESIC Card?

  The ESIC Card provides full health coverage to the insured employee and dependents. It provides access to medical treatment at ESIC network hospitals, tracks the employee's medical history, and provides cash benefits in case of wages lost due to sickness, maternity, employment injury, or disablement. The card also acts as proof of entitlement to unemployment allowances and dependent benefits. 

• How does the employee utilize the ESIC Card for medical services?

  An employee can present the ESIC Card in any ESIC dispensary or hospital to access medical care. The ESIC Card also delivers cashless treatment at medical facilities under the ESIC scheme. Doctors and hospitals are able to view the insured person’s medical background, making treatment quicker and keeping documentation to a minimum whenever someone is taken to a hospital, or if emergency medical aid is needed.  

• What happens to the ESIC Card when an insured employee changes jobs?

  Even in the event employment changes, the ESIC Card remains valid. The employee must let their new employer know their insurance number and the contributions should continue without disruption. The ESIC Card essentially allows the employee to continue to have access to their medical and cash benefits set in place by the ESIC scheme without regard to their employer. 

• How does an employee update their ESIC Card with a new mobile number or address?

  Employees must let their employer know of any changes to their personal information. The employer is required to update the information on the ESIC portal. Keeping information current is essential to prevent any interruptions in their medical benefits, as well as allowing for the proper billing of cash allowances, or correspondence regarding insurance contributions.

• What should an employee do if he or she misplaces their ESIC card?

  In case the ESIC card is misplaced, the employee must notify the employer right away. The duplicate card can be printed via the ESIC portal. Meanwhile, the employer can provide a temporary identity certificate to allow for continued medical treatment at ESIC network facilities without interruption. 

• In what way does the ESIC Card help to track medical benefits?

  The ESIC card summarizes all treatments received and hospitalization instances undertaken in relation to the scheme. This allows employees and family members to access and track medical history and reimbursements as well as keep continuity of care. Hospitals and dispensaries alike can access the previous record, which would help with informed care. 

• Are family members covered within the ESIC scheme?

  Yes, the ESIC card allows for coverage of an employee's spouse, children, and others, eligible dependents. Eligible family members can receive medical treatment at ESIC network hospitals, and family member information is included in the card, and enjoys the same cash and medical benefits as their employee. 

• How can a worker claim cash benefits (i.e. sickness or maternity allowance)?

  Sickness allowance, maternity benefit, disablement benefit, etc. are claimed by submitting the ESIC Card to the ESIC office or the employer. The ESIC card serves to identify the worker's eligibility to apply for cash benefits and verify the contributions made by the employee are secure within ESIC, allowing for the development of accurate and timely preapproved and planned cash allowances received by the employee, adhering to the allowances developed by ESIC.