Employees’ State Insurance Scheme (ESIS) | Health, Maternity & Disability Benefits
Employees’ State Insurance Scheme (ESIS) – Health & Social Security for Workers Employees’ State Insurance Scheme (ESIS) The Employees’ State Insurance Scheme (ESIS) is a major social security and health insurance scheme implemented by the Government of India. It provides comprehensive medical care and cash benefits to workers employed in factories, establishments, and certain formal sector jobs. ESIS plays a crucial role in protecting workers and their families against financial hardship arising from sickness, maternity, disability, or employment injury. What Is the Employees’ State Insurance Scheme (ESIS)? ESIS is a contributory social security scheme managed by the Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC). Under this scheme, both employers and employees contribute a fixed percentage of wages to ensure continuous access to healthcare and income protection. The scheme mainly covers workers earning up to the prescribed wag...