Can I Still Apply for ESI Maternity Benefits 1.6 Years After My Leave?

Hi,

I was eligible for ESI benefits during my maternity leave. Now my baby is 1.6 years old. Is it possible to apply for ESI benefits now, and will I get it now? What should I do for that?

Thanks in advance.

Regards,
Manjusha S

Maternity benefits are available during pregnancy. Please get in touch with your panel doctor or ESIC dispensary for further clarification.

Thank you.

Ms. Manjusha,

Are you working there or at another place? As advised by our learned colleague, Mr. Sharma, please submit a written application and meet the Insurance Inspector, who may be operating from the ESI local office. Narrate the facts, date of delivery, etc., stating that your claim of MB may please be settled. Apologize for any unavoidable delay caused by the ill health of you and the baby.

Regards,
RDS Yadav

Maternity benefits have the twin aspects of a claim by the employee on a particular occasion and the settlement of the claim by the employer based on sufficient evidence. Therefore, the claim is time-bound as stipulated.