How to Download ESIC Card Online?

The ESIC e-Pehchan card is a digital identity card issued by the Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) to employees covered under the ESI scheme. This card is essential to access cash and medical benefits at ESIC dispensaries and hospitals. Employees earning up to ₹21,000 per month (₹25,000 for persons with disabilities) in establishments with 10 or more workers are eligible under the scheme. 

This blog covers the eligibility criteria, required documents, ways to download an ESIC card, and more.

What is an ESIC e-Pehchan Card?

The Employee State Insurance (ESI) scheme issues its beneficiaries an ESI card, commonly referred to as a Pehchan card. This card grants access to healthcare services across the ESI network of dispensaries and hospitals and includes detailed employee information.  

The e-Pehchan card contains the insured person’s details, ESIC number, and dependent information. It can be easily downloaded online via the ESIC portal or the UMANG app using your Insurance Number and OTP. Once printed and attested by the employer, the card must be presented to avail of ESIC benefits.

The Employees' State Insurance Corporation manages the scheme, which is mandatory for establishments with more than 10 employees. The scheme provides financial protection to workers during medical emergencies under the ESI Act, 1948, overseen by the Ministry of Labour and Employment.  

Eligibility Criteria for Downloading the ESIC Card

To download the ESIC e-Pehchan card, the employee must be registered under the Employees’ State Insurance (ESI) scheme. Below are the eligibility criteria:

• The employee's gross monthly wage must be ₹21,000 or less. For employees with certified disabilities, the wage limit is ₹25,000 per month.
• The employer must be part of a non-seasonal factory or establishment with 10 or more employees (20 employees in a few states like Maharashtra or Chandigarh).
• The employer must have registered the establishment with ESIC, and the employee should have a valid ESIC Insurance Number (IP number) issued through the employer.
• ESIC contributions must be made regularly by both the employer (3.25%) and employee (0.75%) of the gross monthly wages. Employees earning ₹176 or less per day are exempt from paying their share but the employer must continue contributing on their behalf.

Once registered and compliant, the employee becomes eligible to log in and download the ESIC e-Pehchan card from the official ESIC portal or UMANG app.

Documents Required for ESIC Card Download

It is advised to gather the following information before proceeding with downloading the ESIC card PDF:

• ESIC Insurance Number (IP Number): A unique 10-digit identification number assigned to every insured employee.
• Username and Password: Credentials provided by your employer for accessing the ESIC portal.
• OTP Verification (if required): A registered mobile number may be needed for authentication.

Methods to Download ESIC Card

There are multiple ways to download the ESIC card:

Through the ESIC Portal

Employees can log in to the ESIC Insured Person Portal, enter their Insurance Number, and download the e-Pehchan card directly after OTP verification.

Through the UMANG App

Download the UMANG app from Google Play Store or Apple App Store, navigate to the ESIC section, log in using your mobile number and OTP, and download the card.

Through the Employer

The employer can download the e-Pehchan card from the ESIC employer portal and hand over the printed, signed, and stamped copy to the employee.

How to Download ESIC Card Online

To download your ESIC card online on your own, these are the steps to follow:

• Visit www.esic.gov.in
• Click on ‘Insured Person/Beneficiary Login’
• If logging in for the first time, click on ‘Sign Up’
• Enter your Insurance Number, Date of Birth, and registered mobile number
• Submit OTP received on your mobile and set a new password
• Return to the login page and sign in using your Insurance Number and new password
• After logging in, go to the ‘e-Pehchan Card’ section
• Click on ‘View’ or ‘Download’ to generate your e-Pehchan card as a PDF
• Print the card, paste your and your dependents’ photographs
• Get it attested by your employer with stamp and signature for official use

The ESIC e-Pehchan card is a vital document that allows insured employees and their dependents to access healthcare and cash benefits under the ESI scheme. With easy online access via the ESIC portal or UMANG app, employees no longer need to rely solely on their employer to obtain the card. You can quickly complete the ESIC card download online, ensuring seamless access to medical and financial benefits under the ESIC scheme.