Understanding Medical Bonuses During Maternity Leave: When Are They Given and How Much?

Hi, kindly let me know what a medical bonus is in maternity leave, when it is given, and how much the amount is.

Regards,
Anshu

Dear Sir, thanks for your reply. What is the meaning of "if no pre-natal confinement & post-natal care is provided by the employer free of charge." In my previous company, employees who went on maternity leave used to get Rs. 1000/- as a medical bonus, which is not happening in my current company. Is there any legal issue involved in not giving a medical bonus?

Regards,
Anshu

In the beginning, the amount of the medical bonus was Rs. 250/-, and thereafter it was enhanced from time to time by the Government. Before August 2011, it was Rs. 1000/-. As far as the involvement of legal issues is concerned, it is clarified that it is a violation of one of the provisions of this Act (Section 8).

Regards,
R N Khola

Could you please differentiate the way a woman employee who is covered under ESI is given maternity benefits from one who has a corporate mediclaim policy and is not covered by ESI.

Regards,
SN