Sir(s),
In the case cited above, the Insured Person(employee) will be entitled for treatment and medical facilities only till the spell of sickness (for which he is being treated) ends. However, there are also some cases of such medical benefit entitlement as laid down under section 56(3) ( cases of maternity benefit and disablement) of ESI Act. In addition to above under Regulation 103A(2) of the ESI (General) Regulations, 1950 in respect of certain specified long term diseases, the insured person is also entitled for medical benefit (Extended Sickness Benefit) subject to his eligibility as laid down in said Regulations.
It will be more better if the insured person/employee, may visit appropriate Branch Office of ESIC and get full information about his entitlement of Cash Benefit,Extended Sickness Benefit and as well as entitlement to medical benefit based on the eligibility conditions laid down in said Act/Rules/Regulations.
With reference to remarks of one of member as above, I understand that the Benefit Period corresponding to the Contribution Period ending as on 31/03/2014 will commence w.e.f. 01/07/2014 and will close as on 31/12/2014 (Ref. Regulation 4 of ESI (General ) Regulations,1950).
I hope members will correct me if I have submitted any erroneous position in above remarks.