How Can I Access ESI Maternity Benefits Without an ESI Pehchan Card?

Achhal1989
Hello sir,

My wife is currently 8 weeks pregnant. I have been contributing to ESI for 4 years, and we have not taken any other insurance policy. Additionally, I have not obtained an ESI Pehchan card yet. Could you please guide me on how to avail the maternity benefits?

Thank you.
Harsh Kumar Mehta
Obtaining Medical Benefits for Maternity

Sir, there is not a lengthy procedure to get medical benefits in the case of your wife's maternity. However, you must possess an ESIC Pehchan Card with your wife's name on it. I think you will need to make efforts to obtain the card through your employer or HR.

Eligibility for Maternity Benefits

Maternity benefits are payable only to covered women (i.e., covered female employees only). In the case of a family member, such as the wife, only medical facilities are available if the employee (her husband) is covered under the above Act. You are also required to have your wife undergo periodic medical check-ups from an authorized ESI Dispensary Doctor or ESI Hospital to which you are attached, to get necessary guidance, medicines, etc.

Next Steps

In view of the above, I hope you will contact the ESIC Branch Office Manager immediately to obtain the Pehchan Card. Please ensure that the names of your wife and other family members are correctly entered on the said card by the office. After that, you can also contact the ESIS dispensary or hospital as per your requirement. With best wishes.
Srinath Sai Ram
Dear Anamika,

You have to link Aadhaar Numbers of yourself and your wife to your ESI Insurance Number immediately for availing benefits under ESI Coverage. You can also log in to ESI IP Portal with your insurance number to know about eligibility for various benefits.
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