{"id":209,"date":"2020-04-29T02:18:04","date_gmt":"2020-04-28T20:48:04","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2026-09-03T16:46:54","modified_gmt":"2026-09-03T16:46:54","slug":"relief-to-esi-holder-amid-covid-19","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/relief-to-esi-holder-amid-covid-19\/","title":{"rendered":"Relief to ESI holder amid Covid-19"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_86 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #1e73be;color:#1e73be\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #1e73be;color:#1e73be\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/relief-to-esi-holder-amid-covid-19\/#Contract_hospitals_will_get_benefits\" >Contract hospitals will get benefits<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/relief-to-esi-holder-amid-covid-19\/#1_Keeping_in_mind_the_potential_difficulty_for_ESI_beneficiaries_the_person_who_has_ESI_registration_some_ESIC_hospitals_have_been_converted_to_function_as_COVID_hospitals_Now_ESI_beneficiaries_of_fixed_hospitals_can_avail_medical_services_through_non-Covid_19_tie-up_hospitals\" >1. Keeping in mind the potential difficulty for ESI beneficiaries, (the person who has ESI registration) some ESIC hospitals have been converted to function as COVID hospitals. Now, ESI beneficiaries of fixed hospitals can avail medical services through non-Covid 19 tie-up hospitals.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/relief-to-esi-holder-amid-covid-19\/#2_EPFO_ESIC_and_Ministry_of_Labor_have_released_this_important_information_in_the_public_interest_take_advantage_of_the_time\" >2. EPFO, ESIC, and Ministry of Labor have released this important information in the public interest, take advantage of the time<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/relief-to-esi-holder-amid-covid-19\/#What_are_the_medical_benefits\" >What are the medical benefits?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/relief-to-esi-holder-amid-covid-19\/#1_Medical_benefits_are_provided_to_insured_persons_who_do_not_fall_into_insurable_employment_with_permanent_disabilities\" >1. Medical benefits are provided to insured persons who do not fall into insurable employment with permanent disabilities.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/relief-to-esi-holder-amid-covid-19\/#2_Retired_insured_persons_can_avail_of_medical_benefits_at_the_rate_of_Rs10_per_month_on_payment_of_advance_lump-sum_contribution_for_one_year\" >2. Retired insured persons can avail of medical benefits at the rate of Rs.10 \/ per month on payment of advance lump-sum contribution for one year.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/relief-to-esi-holder-amid-covid-19\/#What_are_the_new_dates_for_filing_ESI_contributions\" >What are the new dates for filing ESI contributions?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/relief-to-esi-holder-amid-covid-19\/#As_a_relief_measure_for_its_stakeholders_because_of_the_difficulties_faced_by_the_people_during_the_Covid-19_lock-down_the_ESI_contribution_filing_period_for_February_has_been_extended_to_May_15_2020\" >As a relief measure for its stakeholders, because of the difficulties faced by the people during the Covid-19 lock-down, the ESI contribution filing period for February has been extended to May 15, 2020.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/relief-to-esi-holder-amid-covid-19\/#What_are_the_punishments\" >What are the punishments?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/relief-to-esi-holder-amid-covid-19\/#No_penalty_will_be_levied_on_the_installations_during_the_extended_period_Also_there_will_be_no_interest_or_loss_in_the_Covid-19_lock-down_period\" >No penalty will be levied on the installations during the extended period. Also, there will be no interest or loss in the Covid-19 lock-down period.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/relief-to-esi-holder-amid-covid-19\/#Also_read_about_update_the_details_of_the_employees_under_ESI\" >Also read about update the details of the employees under ESI<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/relief-to-esi-holder-amid-covid-19\/#Permission_to_purchase_medicines_from_private_chemists\" >Permission to purchase medicines from private chemists<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/relief-to-esi-holder-amid-covid-19\/#In_this_difficult_time_of_the_Corona_crisis_ESI_has_taken_steps_to_reduce_the_hardship_of_its_beneficiaries_Due_to_this_ESIC_has_now_allowed_the_purchase_of_medicines_by_beneficiaries_from_private_chemists_during_the_lockdown_period_Later_it_will_be_reimbursed_by_ESIC\" >In this difficult time of the Corona crisis, ESI has taken steps to reduce the hardship of its beneficiaries. Due to this, ESIC has now allowed the purchase of medicines by beneficiaries from private chemists during the lockdown period. Later it will be reimbursed by ESIC.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/relief-to-esi-holder-amid-covid-19\/#What_to_do_if_the_validity_of_the_medical_card_runs_out\" >What to do if the validity of the medical card runs out?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/relief-to-esi-holder-amid-covid-19\/#In_case_of_expiry_of_the_validity_of_the_ESI_card_during_the_Covid-19_epidemic_the_beneficiaries_are_available_to_get_the_benefits_of_medical_under_rules_60_and_61_of_ESI_Central_Rules_till_30062020\" >In case of expiry of the validity of the ESI card during the Covid-19 epidemic, the beneficiaries are available to get the benefits of medical under rules 60 and 61 of ESI (Central Rules) till 30.06.2020.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/relief-to-esi-holder-amid-covid-19\/#Payment_of_approx_Rs_41_crore_has_been_sent_to_the_bank_accounts_of_the_beneficiaries_in_March_2020_in_respect_of_payment_of_permanent_disability_benefits_and_dependents_benefits\" >Payment of approx. Rs. 41 crore has been sent to the bank accounts of the beneficiaries in March 2020 in respect of payment of permanent disability benefits and dependents&#8217; benefits.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/relief-to-esi-holder-amid-covid-19\/#Covid-19_and_in-covid_hospitals_will_be_able_to_get_treatment\" >Covid-19 and in-covid hospitals will be able to get treatment<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/relief-to-esi-holder-amid-covid-19\/#In_this_sequence_another_important_decision_was_taken_on_8_April_Accordingly_ESIC_Hospitals_ESIC_Hospitals_have_been_converted_into_Corona_COVID19_Hospitals_for_the_benefit_of_the_beneficiaries_Now_the_beneficiaries_of_these_fixed_and_fixed_hospitals_can_undergo_non-Covid_Medical_Services_other_than_corona_from_other_hospitals_contracted_with_ESI\" >In this sequence, another important decision was taken on 8 April. Accordingly, ESIC Hospitals ESIC Hospitals have been converted into Corona COVID19 Hospitals for the benefit of the beneficiaries. Now the beneficiaries of these fixed and fixed hospitals can undergo non-Covid Medical Services other than corona from other hospitals contracted with ESI.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/relief-to-esi-holder-amid-covid-19\/#What_are_the_other_benefits\" >What are the other benefits?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/relief-to-esi-holder-amid-covid-19\/#Apart_from_these_the_following_relief_measures_have_been_taken_for_the_insured_and_beneficiaries_%E2%80%93\" >Apart from these, the following relief measures have been taken for the insured and beneficiaries: &#8211;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/relief-to-esi-holder-amid-covid-19\/#1_Reimbursement_will_be_made_for_the_purchase_of_medicines_by_ESI_beneficiaries_from_private_chemists\" >1. Reimbursement will be made for the purchase of medicines by ESI beneficiaries from private chemists.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/relief-to-esi-holder-amid-covid-19\/#2ESI_beneficiaries_may_refer_tie-up_hospitals_to_provide_secondary_SST_counselingadmissionscheckups_within_the_stipulated_period_when_the_concerned_Employees_State_Insurance_Corporation_Hospital_functions_as_a_dedicated_Covid-19_hospital\" >2.ESI beneficiaries may refer tie-up hospitals to provide secondary \/ SST counseling\/admissions\/checkups within the stipulated period when the concerned Employees State Insurance Corporation Hospital functions as a dedicated Covid-19 hospital.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/relief-to-esi-holder-amid-covid-19\/#3_ESI_beneficiaries_can_also_receive_emergency_non-emergency_medical_treatment_directly_from_tie-up_hospitals\" >3. ESI beneficiaries can also receive emergency \/ non-emergency medical treatment directly from tie-up hospitals.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Contract_hospitals_will_get_benefits\"><\/span><b>Contract hospitals will get benefits<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h6><b><br \/><\/b><\/h6>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Keeping_in_mind_the_potential_difficulty_for_ESI_beneficiaries_the_person_who_has_ESI_registration_some_ESIC_hospitals_have_been_converted_to_function_as_COVID_hospitals_Now_ESI_beneficiaries_of_fixed_hospitals_can_avail_medical_services_through_non-Covid_19_tie-up_hospitals\"><\/span>1. Keeping in mind the potential difficulty for ESI beneficiaries, (the person who has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/esi-registration.html\" target=\"_blank\"><font color=\"#3984c6\">ESI registration<\/font><\/a>) some ESIC hospitals have been converted to function as COVID hospitals. Now, ESI beneficiaries of fixed hospitals can avail medical services through non-Covid 19 tie-up hospitals.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h6><\/h6>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_EPFO_ESIC_and_Ministry_of_Labor_have_released_this_important_information_in_the_public_interest_take_advantage_of_the_time\"><\/span>2. EPFO, ESIC, and Ministry of Labor have released this important information in the public interest, take advantage of the time<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h6><\/h6>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_medical_benefits\"><\/span><b>What are the medical benefits?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h6><b><br \/><\/b><\/h6>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Medical_benefits_are_provided_to_insured_persons_who_do_not_fall_into_insurable_employment_with_permanent_disabilities\"><\/span>1. Medical benefits are provided to insured persons who do not fall into insurable employment with permanent disabilities.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h6><\/h6>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Retired_insured_persons_can_avail_of_medical_benefits_at_the_rate_of_Rs10_per_month_on_payment_of_advance_lump-sum_contribution_for_one_year\"><\/span>2. Retired insured persons can avail of medical benefits at the rate of Rs.10 \/ per month on payment of advance lump-sum contribution for one year.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h6><\/h6>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_new_dates_for_filing_ESI_contributions\"><\/span><b>What are the new dates for filing ESI contributions?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h6><b><br \/><\/b><\/h6>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"As_a_relief_measure_for_its_stakeholders_because_of_the_difficulties_faced_by_the_people_during_the_Covid-19_lock-down_the_ESI_contribution_filing_period_for_February_has_been_extended_to_May_15_2020\"><\/span>As a relief measure for its stakeholders, because of the difficulties faced by the people during the Covid-19 lock-down, the ESI contribution filing period for February has been extended to May 15, 2020.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h6><\/h6>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_punishments\"><\/span><b>What are the punishments?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h6><b><br \/><\/b><\/h6>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"No_penalty_will_be_levied_on_the_installations_during_the_extended_period_Also_there_will_be_no_interest_or_loss_in_the_Covid-19_lock-down_period\"><\/span>No penalty will be levied on the installations during the extended period. Also, there will be no interest or loss in the Covid-19 lock-down period.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h6><\/h6>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Also_read_about_update_the_details_of_the_employees_under_ESI\"><\/span>Also read about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/update-the-details-of-employees-under-esi\" target=\"_blank\"><font color=\"#085294\">update the details of the employees under ESI<\/font><\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h6><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/update-the-details-of-employees-under-esi\" target=\"_blank\"><font color=\"#085294\"><br \/><\/font><\/a><\/h6>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Permission_to_purchase_medicines_from_private_chemists\"><\/span>Permission to purchase medicines from private chemists<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h6><\/h6>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_this_difficult_time_of_the_Corona_crisis_ESI_has_taken_steps_to_reduce_the_hardship_of_its_beneficiaries_Due_to_this_ESIC_has_now_allowed_the_purchase_of_medicines_by_beneficiaries_from_private_chemists_during_the_lockdown_period_Later_it_will_be_reimbursed_by_ESIC\"><\/span>In this difficult time of the Corona crisis, ESI has taken steps to reduce the hardship of its beneficiaries. Due to this, ESIC has now allowed the purchase of medicines by beneficiaries from private chemists during the lockdown period. Later it will be reimbursed by ESIC.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h6><\/h6>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_do_if_the_validity_of_the_medical_card_runs_out\"><\/span><b>What to do if the validity of the medical card runs out?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h6><b><br \/><\/b><\/h6>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_case_of_expiry_of_the_validity_of_the_ESI_card_during_the_Covid-19_epidemic_the_beneficiaries_are_available_to_get_the_benefits_of_medical_under_rules_60_and_61_of_ESI_Central_Rules_till_30062020\"><\/span>In case of expiry of the validity of the ESI card during the Covid-19 epidemic, the beneficiaries are available to get the benefits of medical under rules 60 and 61 of ESI (Central Rules) till 30.06.2020.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h6><\/h6>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Payment_of_approx_Rs_41_crore_has_been_sent_to_the_bank_accounts_of_the_beneficiaries_in_March_2020_in_respect_of_payment_of_permanent_disability_benefits_and_dependents_benefits\"><\/span>Payment of approx. Rs. 41 crore has been sent to the bank accounts of the beneficiaries in March 2020 in respect of payment of permanent disability benefits and dependents&#8217; benefits.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h6><\/h6>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Covid-19_and_in-covid_hospitals_will_be_able_to_get_treatment\"><\/span>Covid-19 and in-covid hospitals will be able to get treatment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h6><\/h6>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_this_sequence_another_important_decision_was_taken_on_8_April_Accordingly_ESIC_Hospitals_ESIC_Hospitals_have_been_converted_into_Corona_COVID19_Hospitals_for_the_benefit_of_the_beneficiaries_Now_the_beneficiaries_of_these_fixed_and_fixed_hospitals_can_undergo_non-Covid_Medical_Services_other_than_corona_from_other_hospitals_contracted_with_ESI\"><\/span>In this sequence, another important decision was taken on 8 April. Accordingly, ESIC Hospitals ESIC Hospitals have been converted into Corona COVID19 Hospitals for the benefit of the beneficiaries. Now the beneficiaries of these fixed and fixed hospitals can undergo non-Covid Medical Services other than corona from other hospitals contracted with ESI.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h6><\/h6>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_other_benefits\"><\/span><b>What are the other benefits?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h6><b><br \/><\/b><\/h6>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Apart_from_these_the_following_relief_measures_have_been_taken_for_the_insured_and_beneficiaries_%E2%80%93\"><\/span>Apart from these, the following relief measures have been taken for the insured and beneficiaries: &#8211;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h6><\/h6>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Reimbursement_will_be_made_for_the_purchase_of_medicines_by_ESI_beneficiaries_from_private_chemists\"><\/span>1. Reimbursement will be made for the purchase of medicines by ESI beneficiaries from private chemists.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h6><\/h6>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2ESI_beneficiaries_may_refer_tie-up_hospitals_to_provide_secondary_SST_counselingadmissionscheckups_within_the_stipulated_period_when_the_concerned_Employees_State_Insurance_Corporation_Hospital_functions_as_a_dedicated_Covid-19_hospital\"><\/span>2.ESI beneficiaries may refer tie-up hospitals to provide secondary \/ SST counseling\/admissions\/checkups within the stipulated period when the concerned Employees State Insurance Corporation Hospital functions as a dedicated Covid-19 hospital.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h6><\/h6>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_ESI_beneficiaries_can_also_receive_emergency_non-emergency_medical_treatment_directly_from_tie-up_hospitals\"><\/span>3. ESI beneficiaries can also receive emergency \/ non-emergency medical treatment directly from tie-up hospitals.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h3 times=\"\" new=\"\" roman\",=\"\" serif;=\"\" color:=\"\" black;=\"\" margin:=\"\" 0px;=\"\" font-size:=\"\" 20px;=\"\" text-align:=\"\" justify;\"=\"\" 20px;\"=\"\" style=\"font-family: Georgia, Times, \"><\/h3>\n<h3 times=\"\" new=\"\" roman\",=\"\" serif;=\"\" color:=\"\" black;=\"\" margin:=\"\" 0px;=\"\" font-size:=\"\" 20px;=\"\" text-align:=\"\" justify;\"=\"\" 20px;\"=\"\" style=\"font-family: Georgia, Times, \">If you need any help on any business registrations feel free to contact us&nbsp;<font color=\"#ff0000\">+91 8766393412<\/font>, Our Business adviser will clear your doubt.<\/h3>\n<div><br style=\"color: rgb(119, 119, 119); font-family: Georgia, Times, \" times=\"\" new=\"\" roman\",=\"\" serif;=\"\" font-size:=\"\" 16px;=\"\" text-align:=\"\" justify;\"=\"\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>: ESIC (Employees&#8217; State Insurance Corporation) has set up hospitals region-wise for Corona, giving a huge gift to millions of employees across the country. 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