ESIC has granted one-time relaxation in contributory condition for entitlement to receive medical benefit.

The Employees State Insurance Corporation vide its notification dated 11^th March 2021 has decided to grant one-time relaxation in entitlement criteria for ESI scheme contribution while assessing eligibility for medical benefits.

Further, for all practical purpose while processing entitlement for medical benefit including super speciality treatment services of a pre-existing ESI beneficiary, it shall be assumed that contribution has been received during contribution period w.e.f. 1^st April 2020 to 30^th September 2020 and there is no break in contribution of fund towards ESI scheme during this period.