Navigating ESI Claims: How Can My Friend Get Treatment Without an IP Card?

Dear Seniors,

My friend met with an accident yesterday and was hospitalized in a private hospital. Their company deducts ESI from his salary every month, but he does not have a card. Now, my query is:

- How can they claim his treatment?
- Is the IP smart card applicable for all hospitals, including private ones?
- Are there any limitations?

Please assist me.

Regards,
Asar

Dear Asar,

First, let me tell you one thing - IP cards are available on the ESIC website. You just need to inform the employer as soon as possible to provide the IP card, but remember that without the family photo card, it is not valid.

ESIC facilities are not available in private hospitals. If you need to make a claim, please give me a call, and I will guide you on the process.

Thank you.

First of all, please visit the dispensary office with all medical documents and get suggestions from the concerned employees with the ESIC temporary card and Form-37. Then, submit one set of medical documents to the HR Department and ask them to submit the accident file to the ESIC local office.

There is no information available regarding whether family photos are required or not.

Thank you.

100% he will benefit from ESIC Dispensary. If he had taken treatment in a private hospital, he needed to intimate the ESIC Dispensary for the process.