Sickness Benefit is paid in cash to the
insured persons to compensate their loss
of wages in the event of sickness
certified by an authorised medical
officer. It is admissible for 91 days in
an year and the cash benefit is equal to
50% of the wages.
ELIGIBILITY CONDITIONS FOR SICKNESS BENEFIT
& EXTENDED
SICKNESS BENEFIT
Not less than 78 days contribution in the
relevant contribution period for sickness
benefit and not less than 156 days
contribution in 4 relevant contribution
periods and eligibility for sickness benefit
at least in one of these contribution
periods and two years of service are
essential eligibility conditions for
Extended Sickness Benefit.
ENHANCED-SICKNESS-BENEFIT
It is admissible for sterilization
operation. Duration is 14 days in case of
Tubectomy Operation (extendable by another 7
days on medical advice) and 7 days in case
of Vasectomy. Eligibility conditions are
same as for sickness benefit mentioned
above. The rate approximately equals full
wages.
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