Is It Mandatory to Opt for ESI with PF When Mediclaim Is Already in Place? Seeking Guidance on Government Norms

Dear All,

In our company, we are introducing PF and ESI. We already have Mediclaim. Is it compulsory to go for ESI along with PF as per the government norms? Please guide me.

Hi Jayaseelan,

Form 37 of ESIC is nothing but a form filled out by the employer in respect of an individual employee to declare that the same employee is still employed during the current contribution period. In other words, it's just a form required by the ESIC from the worker to receive confirmation from the boss that the worker is still working in the organization.

This form is requested by the ESIC every nine months from the worker who is seeking treatment. It renews the treatment period for nine months from the effective date of this form.

Thank you and thanks Swetha