Understanding ESIC Eligibility: Do Higher Wages Mean Losing Benefits for Skilled Workers?

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As per Maharashtra, the Minimum Wage as of 01-07-2024 for the Skilled Category in the Engineering Industry is Rs 18,186. However, the upper wage limit for ESIC is Rs 21,000. This leaves a very narrow window for workers to be eligible for ESIC.

Will wages exceeding Rs 21,000 per month disqualify workers from ESIC benefits? Kindly clarify.
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