What is ESIC Number and How to Find It?

An ESIC number helps identify employers and employees registered under the Employees' State Insurance Scheme (ESIS). While employers receive a 17-digit ESIC number, employees are allotted a permanent 10-digit ESIC IP number to access medical, maternity, disability, and other social security benefits.

Key Highlights

• Employer Code: Registered establishments receive a unique 17-digit ESIC number.
• Employee Identification: Every insured employee gets a permanent 10-digit ESIC IP number.
• Lifetime Validity: The ESIC IP number remains the same even after changing jobs.
• Eligibility: ESIC coverage generally applies to employees earning up to ₹21,000 per month (₹25,000 for persons with disabilities).

What is an ESIC Number?

The ESIC number, or Employee State Insurance Corporation number, is a 17-digit employer code under ESIS. It helps identify establishments covered under the Employees’ State Insurance Scheme. This number is generated once the company registers with ESIC.

Employees, on the other hand, are provided a permanent 10-digit ESIC IP (Insured Person) Number. It remains unchanged throughout their working life, irrespective of job changes. It acts as a permanent identifier for accessing ESIC benefits like medical treatment, maternity leave, and cash reimbursements.

ESIC Wage Eligibility

Employees are covered under the ESI Scheme only if their regular gross monthly wages do not exceed ₹21,000 (₹25,000 for persons with disabilities).

• For determining eligibility, gross wages include basic salary, dearness allowance (DA), house rent allowance (HRA), city compensatory allowance (CCA), attendance bonus, shift allowance, and other regular monthly allowances. 
• Overtime wages are not considered while determining the eligibility threshold but are included when calculating ESI contributions for employees who are already covered. 
• Annual bonuses, gratuity, the employer's EPF contribution, and reimbursement of official expenses are not included in ESI wages.

If an employee's regular wages exceed the prescribed limit during an ongoing contribution period, ESIC contributions do not stop immediately. Contributions continue until the end of the applicable contribution period (April to September or October to March), after which eligibility is reviewed for the next contribution period.

ESIC IP Number Format & Example

Format

• The IP number consists of 10 digits (e.g., 1234567890)
• It is not alphanumeric and contains no spaces or special characters
• The number remains constant throughout the employee's lifetime, even if they change jobs or employers

How to Find Your ESIC Number?

You need your ESIC IP number to claim various benefits the Employees’ State Insurance Scheme provides. Here are the different ways to locate your ESIC number or ESIC IP number:

• Check your Salary Slip: Employers generally include your ESIC number in your salary slip, which you receive every month. You can check it out from there.
• Check Your ESIC Card: Some companies provide you with a physical or digital ESIC membership card. You can check that card to know your ESIC number.
• Search Online on the ESIC IP Portal or UMANG App: You can retrieve your ESIC IP number by logging in to the ESIC Insured Person (IP) Portal or through the UMANG app using your registered mobile number and OTP. To generate an e-Pehchan Card and avail online ESIC services, Aadhaar should be linked for both the insured person and eligible dependants. If you're unable to access your account, you can also contact your employer or HR department.
• Contact HR: Your company’s human resource department can help you find your ESIC number. They have records of all employees.
• Visit Local ESIC Office: If you cannot find your ESIC number or have technical issues finding it, you can visit your local ESIC office to seek assistance.

ESIC Customer Care

Suppose you are having technical issues with your ESIC IP number. In that case, you can visit your nearest local ESIC office or contact them via these toll-free numbers.

• Medical Helpline: 1800-11-3839
• General Helpline (Registration & Technical Support): 1800-11-2526
• Head Office: Employees' State Insurance Corporation, Panchdeep Bhawan, CIG Marg, New Delhi – 110002.

Uses of ESIC Insurance Number

The ESIC IP number provided to you by ESIS offers you a lot of healthcare and other benefits. Here is a list of reasons why you will need your ESIC IP number:

• Claim of Reimbursements: You need your ESIC number to claim medical treatments and medicines. You can submit treatment bills for approved treatments outside ESIC facilities and receive reimbursements using your ESIC number.
• Maternity Benefits: ESIS provides maternity benefits for pregnant women. These benefits include leaves during the crucial time of pregnancy. They also offer financial support to upcoming mothers. You will need your ESIC IP number to claim these benefits.
• Medical Assistance: You can present your ESIC number in specified ESIC hospitals for free medical treatments, doctor consultations and hospitalisation.
• Dependent Coverage: Some ESIC coverages include additional benefits for your spouse, children or other dependent individuals. You will need your ESIC insurance number to claim these benefits.

Final Word

The ESIC number and ESIC IP number are essential for availing benefits under the Employees' State Insurance Scheme. Employees can use their permanent ESIC IP number to access healthcare, claim benefits, and track their insurance records throughout their employment, even after changing jobs.

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