Maternity Benefits Under the ESI Act of 1948
Under the ESI Act of 1948, maternity benefits can be claimed for the maximum period available under the Act. The claimant may, therefore, discuss the issue with the Insurance Medical Officer of the ESI Dispensary, who will issue the appropriate certificate.
On the basis of the certificate issued, the Branch Office of ESIC will make payments for the maximum period that is admissible. Therefore, to find the correct answer to the raised issue, you may discuss the matter with the Branch Office of ESIC to which you are attached.