{"id":289,"date":"2020-05-26T07:49:53","date_gmt":"2020-05-26T02:19:53","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2026-09-03T16:46:43","modified_gmt":"2026-09-03T16:46:43","slug":"maternity-benefits-under-esic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/maternity-benefits-under-esic\/","title":{"rendered":"Maternity Benefits under ESIC"},"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 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/maternity-benefits-under-esic\/#What_is_ESIC_maternity_benefit\" >What is ESIC maternity benefit?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/maternity-benefits-under-esic\/#Under_Employees_State_Insurance_Corporation_ESIC_Maternity_benefit_is_a_periodic_payment_to_a_pregnant_woman_due_to_miscarriage_or_conception_premature_birth_or_miscarriage_or_imprisonment_The_maternity_benefit_rate_will_be_equal_to_the_standard_benefit_rate\" >Under Employees State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) Maternity benefit is a periodic payment to a pregnant woman due to miscarriage or conception, premature birth or miscarriage, or imprisonment. The maternity benefit rate will be equal to the standard benefit rate.<\/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\/maternity-benefits-under-esic\/#The_payment_of_commission_maternity_benefit_includes_a_%E2%80%9Ccommission_mother%E2%80%9D_a_woman_who_wants_a_child_like_a_biological_mother_and_wants_to_implant_a_fetus_in_another_woman_and_an_insured_woman_who_legally_children_up_to_the_age_of_three_months_Adopt\" >The payment of commission maternity benefit includes a &#8220;commission mother&#8221; (a woman who wants a child like a biological mother and wants to implant a fetus in another woman) and an insured woman who legally children up to the age of three months Adopt.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/maternity-benefits-under-esic\/#Maternity_Benefit_100_cash_compensation_of_salary_is_paid_by_ESIC_to_the_female_employee_insured_during_pregnancy_So_that_women_employees_do_not_suffer_financial_loss_due_to_pregnancy\" >Maternity Benefit, 100% cash compensation of salary is paid by ESIC to the female employee insured during pregnancy. So that women employees do not suffer financial loss due to pregnancy.<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/maternity-benefits-under-esic\/#Who_gets_ESIC_maternity_benefit\" >Who gets ESIC maternity benefit?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/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\/maternity-benefits-under-esic\/#The_ESIC_maturity_benefit_benefits_all_insured_women_here_insured_women_mean_that_women_who_have_ESI_registration_who_are_discharged_from_their_work_at_the_time_of_pregnancy_maternity_benefits_are_paid_for_some_time_100_of_the_salary_is_paid_in_cash_by_ESIC_compensation\" >The ESIC maturity benefit benefits all insured women (here, insured women mean, that women who have ESI registration) who are discharged from their work at the time of pregnancy, maternity benefits are paid for some time, 100% of the salary is paid in cash by ESIC compensation.<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/maternity-benefits-under-esic\/#Which_women_are_eligible_for_taking_maternity_benefits\" >Which women are eligible for taking maternity benefits?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/maternity-benefits-under-esic\/#Women_should_have_a_minimum_service_of_9_months_during_which_ESIC_contribution_has_taken_place_There_should_be_70_days_ESIC_contribution_in_the_last_2_Consecutive_periods_April_to_September_October_to_March\" >Women should have a minimum service of 9 months during which ESIC contribution has taken place. There should be 70 days ESIC contribution in the last 2 Consecutive periods (April to September \/ October to March).<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/maternity-benefits-under-esic\/#How_much_do_women_get_maternity_benefits\" >How much do women get maternity benefits?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/maternity-benefits-under-esic\/#1_There_will_be_a_total_benefit_of_26_weeks_in_the_case_of_normal_delivery_or_miscarriage_2_In_this_case_leave_can_be_taken_8_weeks_before_delivery_But_in_total_there_will_be_a_benefit_of_only_26_weeks_3_If_you_have_adopted_a_child_legally_and_the_child_is_less_than_3_months_of_age_you_will_get_12_weeks_of_maternity_benefit_4_If_there_is_a_miscarriage_before_26_weeks_then_6_weeks_of_maternity_benefit_will_be_given_5_After_pregnancy_or_during_pregnancy_you_will_get_4_weeks_of_maternity_benefit_in_case_of_sickness_6_When_the_insured_woman_dies_during_pregnancy_her_nominee_will_get_the_benefit_7_Apart_from_this_if_sufficient_facility_is_not_available_for_delivery_to_the_nearest_ESIC_hospital_then_a_lump-sum_benefit_of_5000_is_also_given_by_ESIC\" >1. There will be a total benefit of 26 weeks in the case of normal delivery or miscarriage. 2. In this case, leave can be taken 8 weeks before delivery. But in total there will be a benefit of only 26 weeks. 3. If you have adopted a child legally and the child is less than 3 months of age, you will get 12 weeks of maternity benefit. 4. If there is a miscarriage before 26 weeks, then 6 weeks of maternity benefit will be given. 5. After pregnancy or during pregnancy, you will get 4 weeks of maternity benefit in case of sickness. 6. When the insured woman dies during pregnancy, her nominee will get the benefit. 7. Apart from this, if sufficient facility is not available for delivery to the nearest ESIC hospital, then a lump-sum benefit of? 5000 is also given by ESIC.<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/maternity-benefits-under-esic\/#Also_read_about_the_ESI_relief_for_employees_during_unemployment\" >Also, read about the ESI relief for employees during unemployment<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/maternity-benefits-under-esic\/#What_is_%E2%80%98abortion_and_for_how_long_is_the_benefit_acceptable\" >What is &#8216;abortion&#8217; and for how long is the benefit acceptable?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/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\/maternity-benefits-under-esic\/#%E2%80%98Abortion_means_the_removal_of_the_contents_of_a_pregnant_uterus_at_any_time_during_or_before_the_26th_week_of_pregnancy_but_does_not_include_abortion_which_is_punishable_under_the_Indian_Penal_Code\" >&#8216;Abortion&#8217; means the removal of the contents of a pregnant uterus at any time during or before the 26th week of pregnancy, but does not include abortion, which is punishable under the Indian Penal Code.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/maternity-benefits-under-esic\/#Maternity_benefit_for_abortion_is_for_a_period_of_6_weeks_42_days_from_the_due_date_to_fulfill_the_contributory_status_determined_after_the_date_of_the_abortion\" >Maternity benefit for abortion is for a period of 6 weeks (42 days) from the due date to fulfill the contributory status determined after the date of the abortion.<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/maternity-benefits-under-esic\/#How_many_children_does_a_woman_get_ESIC_maternity_benefit\" >How many children does a woman get ESIC maternity benefit?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/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\/maternity-benefits-under-esic\/#All_of_the_above_benefits_are_available_only_for_the_delivery_of_two_live_infants_of_a_female_employee_the_third_delivery_gives_a_12-week_benefit_and_if_one_of_the_three_deliveries_is_a_miscarriage_a_full_26-week_benefit_is_given\" >All of the above benefits are available only for the delivery of two live infants of a female employee, the third delivery gives a 12-week benefit and if one of the three deliveries is a miscarriage, a full 26-week benefit is given.<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/maternity-benefits-under-esic\/#What_is_the_disease_arising_out_of_pregnancy_etc_How_long_is_maternity_benefit_acceptable\" >What is the disease arising out of pregnancy etc.? How long is maternity benefit acceptable?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/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\/maternity-benefits-under-esic\/#Maternity_benefit_is_for_a_period_of_one_month_duly_certified_by_an_authorized_medical_officer_if_a_pregnant_woman_is_required_to_undergo_medical_treatment_and_attendance_and_work_due_to_illness_resulting_from_pregnancy_abortion_premature_delivery_or_imprisonment\" >Maternity benefit is for a period of one month, duly certified by an authorized medical officer, if a pregnant woman is required to undergo medical treatment and attendance and work due to illness resulting from pregnancy, abortion, premature delivery, or imprisonment.<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/maternity-benefits-under-esic\/#How_to_claim_for_a_maternity_benefit\" >How to claim for a maternity benefit?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/maternity-benefits-under-esic\/#You_can_claim_for_Maternity_Benefit_by_submitting_ESIC_FORM_19_of_ESIC_to_ESIC_office_In_a_womans_death_case_by_submitting_ESIC_FORM-20_to_ESIC_office_the_nominee_can_claim_to_get_her_benefit\" >You can claim for Maternity Benefit by submitting ESIC FORM 19 of ESIC to ESIC office. In a woman&#8217;s death case, by submitting ESIC FORM-20 to ESIC office, the nominee can claim to get her benefit.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_ESIC_maternity_benefit\"><\/span><b>What is ESIC maternity benefit?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<h6><b><br \/><\/b><\/h6>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Under_Employees_State_Insurance_Corporation_ESIC_Maternity_benefit_is_a_periodic_payment_to_a_pregnant_woman_due_to_miscarriage_or_conception_premature_birth_or_miscarriage_or_imprisonment_The_maternity_benefit_rate_will_be_equal_to_the_standard_benefit_rate\"><\/span>Under Employees State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) Maternity benefit is a periodic payment to a pregnant woman due to miscarriage or conception, premature birth or miscarriage, or imprisonment. The maternity benefit rate will be equal to the standard benefit rate.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h6><\/h6>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_payment_of_commission_maternity_benefit_includes_a_%E2%80%9Ccommission_mother%E2%80%9D_a_woman_who_wants_a_child_like_a_biological_mother_and_wants_to_implant_a_fetus_in_another_woman_and_an_insured_woman_who_legally_children_up_to_the_age_of_three_months_Adopt\"><\/span>The payment of commission maternity benefit includes a &#8220;commission mother&#8221; (a woman who wants a child like a biological mother and wants to implant a fetus in another woman) and an insured woman who legally children up to the age of three months Adopt.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h6><\/h6>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Maternity_Benefit_100_cash_compensation_of_salary_is_paid_by_ESIC_to_the_female_employee_insured_during_pregnancy_So_that_women_employees_do_not_suffer_financial_loss_due_to_pregnancy\"><\/span>Maternity Benefit, 100% cash compensation of salary is paid by ESIC to the female employee insured during pregnancy. So that women employees do not suffer financial loss due to pregnancy.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h6><\/h6>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_gets_ESIC_maternity_benefit\"><\/span><b>Who gets ESIC maternity benefit?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<h6><b><br \/><\/b><\/h6>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_ESIC_maturity_benefit_benefits_all_insured_women_here_insured_women_mean_that_women_who_have_ESI_registration_who_are_discharged_from_their_work_at_the_time_of_pregnancy_maternity_benefits_are_paid_for_some_time_100_of_the_salary_is_paid_in_cash_by_ESIC_compensation\"><\/span>The ESIC maturity benefit benefits all insured women (here, insured women mean, that women who have <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/esi-registration.html\" target=\"_blank\"><font color=\"#085294\">ESI registration<\/font><\/a>) who are discharged from their work at the time of pregnancy, maternity benefits are paid for some time, 100% of the salary is paid in cash by ESIC compensation.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h6><\/h6>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_women_are_eligible_for_taking_maternity_benefits\"><\/span><b>Which women are eligible for taking maternity benefits?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<h6><b><br \/><\/b><\/h6>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Women_should_have_a_minimum_service_of_9_months_during_which_ESIC_contribution_has_taken_place_There_should_be_70_days_ESIC_contribution_in_the_last_2_Consecutive_periods_April_to_September_October_to_March\"><\/span>Women should have a minimum service of 9 months during which ESIC contribution has taken place. There should be 70 days ESIC contribution in the last 2 Consecutive periods (April to September \/ October to March).<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h6><\/h6>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_do_women_get_maternity_benefits\"><\/span><b>How much do women get maternity benefits?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<h6><b><br \/><\/b><\/h6>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_There_will_be_a_total_benefit_of_26_weeks_in_the_case_of_normal_delivery_or_miscarriage_2_In_this_case_leave_can_be_taken_8_weeks_before_delivery_But_in_total_there_will_be_a_benefit_of_only_26_weeks_3_If_you_have_adopted_a_child_legally_and_the_child_is_less_than_3_months_of_age_you_will_get_12_weeks_of_maternity_benefit_4_If_there_is_a_miscarriage_before_26_weeks_then_6_weeks_of_maternity_benefit_will_be_given_5_After_pregnancy_or_during_pregnancy_you_will_get_4_weeks_of_maternity_benefit_in_case_of_sickness_6_When_the_insured_woman_dies_during_pregnancy_her_nominee_will_get_the_benefit_7_Apart_from_this_if_sufficient_facility_is_not_available_for_delivery_to_the_nearest_ESIC_hospital_then_a_lump-sum_benefit_of_5000_is_also_given_by_ESIC\"><\/span>1. There will be a total benefit of 26 weeks in the case of normal delivery or miscarriage.<br \/>2. In this case, leave can be taken 8 weeks before delivery. But in total there will be a benefit of only 26 weeks.<br \/>3. If you have adopted a child legally and the child is less than 3 months of age, you will get 12 weeks of maternity benefit.<br \/>4. If there is a miscarriage before 26 weeks, then 6 weeks of maternity benefit will be given.<br \/>5. After pregnancy or during pregnancy, you will get 4 weeks of maternity benefit in case of sickness.<br \/>6. When the insured woman dies during pregnancy, her nominee will get the benefit.<br \/>7. Apart from this, if sufficient facility is not available for delivery to the nearest ESIC hospital, then a lump-sum benefit of? 5000 is also given by ESIC.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h6><\/h6>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Also_read_about_the_ESI_relief_for_employees_during_unemployment\"><\/span><b>Also, read about the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/esi-relief-for-employees-during-unemployment\" target=\"_blank\"><font color=\"#085294\">ESI relief for employees during unemployment<\/font><\/a><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<h6><\/h6>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_%E2%80%98abortion_and_for_how_long_is_the_benefit_acceptable\"><\/span><b>What is &#8216;abortion&#8217; and for how long is the benefit acceptable?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<h6><b><br \/><\/b><\/h6>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%98Abortion_means_the_removal_of_the_contents_of_a_pregnant_uterus_at_any_time_during_or_before_the_26th_week_of_pregnancy_but_does_not_include_abortion_which_is_punishable_under_the_Indian_Penal_Code\"><\/span>&#8216;Abortion&#8217; means the removal of the contents of a pregnant uterus at any time during or before the 26th week of pregnancy, but does not include abortion, which is punishable under the Indian Penal Code.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h6><\/h6>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Maternity_benefit_for_abortion_is_for_a_period_of_6_weeks_42_days_from_the_due_date_to_fulfill_the_contributory_status_determined_after_the_date_of_the_abortion\"><\/span>Maternity benefit for abortion is for a period of 6 weeks (42 days) from the due date to fulfill the contributory status determined after the date of the abortion.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h6><\/h6>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_children_does_a_woman_get_ESIC_maternity_benefit\"><\/span><b>How many children does a woman get ESIC maternity benefit?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<h6><b><br \/><\/b><\/h6>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"All_of_the_above_benefits_are_available_only_for_the_delivery_of_two_live_infants_of_a_female_employee_the_third_delivery_gives_a_12-week_benefit_and_if_one_of_the_three_deliveries_is_a_miscarriage_a_full_26-week_benefit_is_given\"><\/span>All of the above benefits are available only for the delivery of two live infants of a female employee, the third delivery gives a 12-week benefit and if one of the three deliveries is a miscarriage, a full 26-week benefit is given.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h6><\/h6>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_disease_arising_out_of_pregnancy_etc_How_long_is_maternity_benefit_acceptable\"><\/span><b>What is the disease arising out of pregnancy etc.? How long is maternity benefit acceptable?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<h6><b><br \/><\/b><\/h6>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Maternity_benefit_is_for_a_period_of_one_month_duly_certified_by_an_authorized_medical_officer_if_a_pregnant_woman_is_required_to_undergo_medical_treatment_and_attendance_and_work_due_to_illness_resulting_from_pregnancy_abortion_premature_delivery_or_imprisonment\"><\/span>Maternity benefit is for a period of one month, duly certified by an authorized medical officer, if a pregnant woman is required to undergo medical treatment and attendance and work due to illness resulting from pregnancy, abortion, premature delivery, or imprisonment.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h6><\/h6>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_claim_for_a_maternity_benefit\"><\/span><b>How to claim for a maternity benefit?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<h6><b><br \/><\/b><\/h6>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"You_can_claim_for_Maternity_Benefit_by_submitting_ESIC_FORM_19_of_ESIC_to_ESIC_office_In_a_womans_death_case_by_submitting_ESIC_FORM-20_to_ESIC_office_the_nominee_can_claim_to_get_her_benefit\"><\/span>You can claim for Maternity Benefit by submitting ESIC FORM 19 of ESIC to ESIC office. 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