Ministry : Employees State Insurance Corporation (Not Applicable)
Part III-Section 4
Subject : Extra Ordinary
Overview [Gazette of India: Extraordinary, Part III, Section 4]
This gazette contains two key notifications: (1) a statutory rule regarding post-retirement medical benefits for Employees' State Insurance (ESI) scheme beneficiaries, and (2) a draft regulation open for public comment.
Key Points
- Regulation 103 AA insertion: A new rule in the ESI (General) Regulations, 1950, granting medical benefits to retired employees who contributed for at least five years after April 1, 2012, and whose wages exceeded the ceiling before April 1, 2017.
- Eligibility conditions: Medical benefits for self and spouse are available upon fulfilling scheme conditions, submitting employer certificates, and continuing contribution payments.
- Public comment period: The draft regulation is published for 30 days (until April 30, 2025) for objections and suggestions.
- Submission details: Comments must be sent to the Insurance Commissioner (Benefit) at ESI Corporation, New Delhi.
Summary
This gazette notifies a new ESI regulation extending medical coverage to retired employees who ceased coverage due to wage limits or superannuation after 2017, provided they meet contribution and wage criteria. Simultaneously, it publishes a draft amendment inviting public feedback, reflecting the government's effort to broaden social security benefits for former ESI beneficiaries and their families.
