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ESI Department

ESI Department: Ensuring Employee Health & Social Security

The Employee State Insurance (ESI) Department provides essential healthcare and financial benefits to employees under the ESI Act, 1948. It offers medical care, disability benefits, maternity benefits, and compensation for workplace injuries. ESI applies to organizations with 10 or more employees earning up to ₹21,000 per month. Employers and employees contribute a small percentage of wages to the ESI fund, ensuring comprehensive social security. ESI safeguards employees and their families with accessible healthcare and financial stability.

 
 

Our Key Services:

  1. ESI Registration & Setup
  2. Filing Monthly ESI Returns
  3. Employee Record Maintenance
  4. Assistance with ESI Inspections & Audits
  5. Calculation & Deposit of ESI Contributions
  6. ESI Compliance Advisory
  7. Claims Processing for Medical & Cash Benefits
  8. Updating Employee Details in ESI Portal
  9. Support for ESI Online Challan Payment
  10. ESI Benefits Consultation & Claims Assistance
  11. Liaison with ESI Authorities
  12. Grievance Redressal for ESI-Related Issues
  13. Legal Support for ESI Disputes
  14. Guidance on Exemptions & Exclusions
  15. Training on ESI Compliance & Regulations
 

Frequency Asked Question

  • ESI is a social security scheme that provides medical, maternity, disability, and dependent benefits to employees earning ₹21,000 or less per month.
  • Any establishment with 10 or more employees (in some states, 20 or more) must register under the ESI Act.
  • Employers contribute 3.25% of the employee’s wages, while employees contribute 0.75%.

    • Employees can avail benefits by visiting an ESI dispensary or hospital with their ESI card and insurance number.

  • Employers may face fines, legal action, and interest on unpaid contributions if they fail to comply with ESI regulations.
  • ESI contributions must be filed monthly, and ESI returns should be submitted bi-annually.
  • No, ESI is mandatory for eligible employees and cannot be opted out of.
    • ESI covers medical treatment, hospitalization, maternity benefits, disability benefits, and funeral expenses.

  • Employers can update employee details through the ESIC online portal using their login credentials.
  1. If an employee crosses the ₹21,000 threshold, they will continue under ESI until the end of the contribution period.

 
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