Is government increasing Rs 21,000 wage ceiling for Employees' State Insurance Scheme (ESIC) coverage?
· economictimes.indiatimes.com
The ESIC wage ceiling is periodically increased by the government. The last revision raised the limit to twenty-one thousand rupees monthly. The Code on Social Security, 2020, now encompasses more establishments. Gig and unorganised workers are now covered under the ESIC scheme. Attendance restrictions for seasonal workers' treatment remain unchanged.
The Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) scheme provides medical and cash benefits to insured employees and their dependents in events of sickness, dis...