Hi Seniors, this is Rama. Here, I am posting an issue for which I have not received an answer from the concerned individuals. Can anyone help me with this?
Issue with ESI Coverage for SEZ Manufacturers
We are manufacturers under SEZ and started the company in 2011. However, our area is still not covered under ESI. I have heard that if ESI coverage is not available, we can utilize the nearest location to us to obtain coverage. Although we are providing GPA to our employees, medical coverage is not applicable.
Could someone please provide a solution and outline the correct process to follow?
Regards, Ramadevi.
From India, Hyderabad
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Issue with ESI Coverage for SEZ Manufacturers
We are manufacturers under SEZ and started the company in 2011. However, our area is still not covered under ESI. I have heard that if ESI coverage is not available, we can utilize the nearest location to us to obtain coverage. Although we are providing GPA to our employees, medical coverage is not applicable.
Could someone please provide a solution and outline the correct process to follow?
Regards, Ramadevi.
From India, Hyderabad
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Dear Rama, there are many parts of the country not covered by ESI. In such places, the option is to go for mediclaim, group personal accident, or WC. You may approach any of the Government Insurance companies for the schemes. However, as and when ESI coverage is introduced, it is mandatory to switch to ESI.
From India, Madras
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Seeking Clarification from the Regional Director
Please write a letter to the Regional Director seeking clarification. In case, on a later date, when an inspector or SSO of ESIC comes, you can be comfortable. Taking a policy to protect the employer from the WC Act for the present is sufficient.
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From India, Chennai
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Please write a letter to the Regional Director seeking clarification. In case, on a later date, when an inspector or SSO of ESIC comes, you can be comfortable. Taking a policy to protect the employer from the WC Act for the present is sufficient.
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From India, Chennai
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Please read the last word as SUFFICIENT. Further please add in the letter a request to inform your company whenever ESIC notifies the area as covered.
From India, Chennai
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Seeking Advice on Group Medical Insurance Alternatives
Thank you all for your prompt responses. Yes, we have implemented a GPA for all our employees. However, it is important to note that this policy does not include coverage for medical claims; it only provides personal accident benefits.
I am seeking your advice on alternative options as the company is reluctant to offer Group medical insurance due to its perceived high cost. Kindly suggest the best course of action in this regard.
Regards,
Ramadevi.
From India, Hyderabad
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Thank you all for your prompt responses. Yes, we have implemented a GPA for all our employees. However, it is important to note that this policy does not include coverage for medical claims; it only provides personal accident benefits.
I am seeking your advice on alternative options as the company is reluctant to offer Group medical insurance due to its perceived high cost. Kindly suggest the best course of action in this regard.
Regards,
Ramadevi.
From India, Hyderabad
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Understanding the Applicability of ESI and WC Acts
If the ESI Act is not applicable, the WC Act becomes applicable. Hence, you need to obtain ONLY a WC policy. No other policy can cover liabilities, if any, arising out of employment injury. The WC policy can be discussed with any general insurance agent. I am advising you on this because you are sure that your establishment is in an 'uncovered' area of ESI. If you want to cover employees under mediclaim, that is a separate benefit that you may extend.
From India, Mumbai
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If the ESI Act is not applicable, the WC Act becomes applicable. Hence, you need to obtain ONLY a WC policy. No other policy can cover liabilities, if any, arising out of employment injury. The WC policy can be discussed with any general insurance agent. I am advising you on this because you are sure that your establishment is in an 'uncovered' area of ESI. If you want to cover employees under mediclaim, that is a separate benefit that you may extend.
From India, Mumbai
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