Many people get ESI cards during the job. This scheme is run by the Employees' State Insurance Corporation. Usually, people take advantage of this scheme for health facilities. But, in this article, learn how you can avail some other benefits from an ESI card.
Free treatment in the hospital
With the help of an ESI card, you can also get free treatment in the hospital. If this happens, you will not need to spend for any kind of illness.
Will get salary even on leave
ESI not only takes care of your health but also your monthly salary. If you take leave due to illness, then with the help of ESI, you will get a salary even during the leave.
Unemployment allowance
ESI can help you a lot in case of job loss. If you have an ESI card and you have lost your job, you can survive by getting an unemployment allowance.
Pension
If something happens to the earning member of the family, then ESI also gives a pension to other members of the family for their whole life.
Salary is available on maternity leave
With the help of ESI, you get a leave salary of up to 26 months free of cost while sitting at home during maternity leave.
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