In the Maternity Benefit Act, there is a provision for the payment of a medical bonus of Rs. 3500/- if no prenatal and postnatal free care is provided. Please suggest whether medical consultation provided to the female employee will come under the purview of pre and postnatal care.
Understanding Section 8 of the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961
To have a better understanding of Section 8 of the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961, kindly suggest and elaborate on what can come under the purview of pre and postnatal free care.
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19Understanding Section 8 of the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961
To have a better understanding of Section 8 of the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961, kindly suggest and elaborate on what can come under the purview of pre and postnatal free care.
Thanks and regards.
From India, Delhi
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Medical Consultation During Pregnancy
Medical consultation during pregnancy is one of the essential prenatal care services. It should be a periodic check-up and include a midwife's assistance.
Postnatal Care
Postnatal care is also required for both the woman and the baby. If you can provide these services, you are not required to pay a medical bonus of Rs 3500. This is a one-time payment, not a monthly payment. Consider the cost of sending a team of a doctor, nurse, and midwife to the employee's location at regular intervals compared to paying just Rs 3500 altogether.
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Medical consultation during pregnancy is one of the essential prenatal care services. It should be a periodic check-up and include a midwife's assistance.
Postnatal Care
Postnatal care is also required for both the woman and the baby. If you can provide these services, you are not required to pay a medical bonus of Rs 3500. This is a one-time payment, not a monthly payment. Consider the cost of sending a team of a doctor, nurse, and midwife to the employee's location at regular intervals compared to paying just Rs 3500 altogether.
From India, Kannur
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