Without e-Pehchan card, Can employee avail benefits under ESIC Scheme

Dear sir,

Employer responsibility to issue ESIC e-Pehchan card to employees. If an employer fails to issue the e-Pehchan card to employees with the employer's signature on the affixed family photograph of employees, and instead issues only an IP number to all employees. Employees can use this IP number to link their Aadhaar card, nominee, and family Aadhaar card number with ESIC through the employee portal (Page Not Found).

Now, my doubts are as follows:

(i) Can an employee avail benefits under the ESIC Scheme by providing only the IP number to the hospital?
(ii) Without the e-Pehchan card, can an employee avail benefits under the ESIC Scheme?
(iii) What are the mandatory documents required for employees to avail ESIC benefits for themselves and their families?
(iv) If an employee shows a screenshot page of his and his family's membership enrollment under ESIC (Proof of ESI member downloaded from the employee portal), is it sufficient to avail benefits for himself and his family?
(v) Is it mandatory to affix a family photograph of the employee and to get the employer's signature on the e-Pehchan card? Is this under the rules and regulations of ESIC presently?
(vi) When is the IP number required, and when is the e-Pehchan card required?

Please clarify.

Thanks with Regards,
T. Thirumurugan

Now my doubt is as follows:

(i) Can an employee avail benefits under the ESIC Scheme by providing only the IP number to the hospital - No e-Pehchan Card is mandatory.

(ii) Without an e-Pehchan card, can an employee avail benefits under the ESIC Scheme - No.

(iii) What are the mandatory documents required for employees to avail ESIC benefits for themselves and their family - Aadhar card linkage only, in line with IP family details.

(iv) If an employee shows a screenshot page of his and his family's membership enrollment under ESIC (Proof of ESI membership downloaded from the employee portal), is it enough to avail benefits for themselves and their family - it can be tried at the ESIC hospital, but there may be some skepticism about the same.

(v) Is it mandatory to affix a family photograph of the employee and to get the employer's signature on the e-Pehchan card? Is this under the rules and regulations of ESIC at present? If the Aadhar card is linked, then the photo is not compulsory.

(vi) When is the IP number required and when is the e-Pehchan card required - until the IP number is confirmed, the document by e-Pehchan is required.

Dear Thirumurugan,

Please note that ESI has stopped the practice of issuing "Pehchan Card" to insured members. Now, the employer has to cover the employee under the ESI Act and issue "ESI E Pehchan" print duly signed by the insured person and the employer together with the company seal. Insured person and family members' Aadhaar numbers need to be seeded in the portal. While taking treatment, Aadhaar card copy and ESI E Pehchan print should be carried.

Family photograph is not mandatory consequent to linking the Aadhaar number. If the Aadhaar number is not seeded, a family photograph duly signed by the employer with the company seal is required.

If the employer has issued the IP number, then what is the trouble to get the e-pahchan? It can be printed from the member portal also. Signature is mandatory of the employer to ascertain that the IP is still working and contributing in the establishment.

In case of any emergency, the IP would not get barred if the IP has seeded Aadhar. They will issue Form 28 and Form 37 to get it signed from the employer.

What is an E-Pehchan Card, and why is it necessary?

An E-Pehchan Card is a digital identification card that serves as a unique identifier for individuals. It contains essential information about the cardholder, such as their name, date of birth, address, and other relevant details. The E-Pehchan Card plays a crucial role in facilitating various processes, including access to services, verification of identity, and eligibility for benefits.

Having an E-Pehchan Card is necessary for streamlining administrative procedures, enhancing security measures, and ensuring efficient service delivery. It helps in reducing paperwork, minimizing errors, and simplifying the verification process for both the cardholder and service providers.

In conclusion, the E-Pehchan Card is essential for establishing identity, accessing services, and improving overall operational efficiency in various contexts.

In emergency cases, they do accept ESI running letters which can be obtained online. However, it is every employer's responsibility to provide an e-pehachan card with a valid signature on it. If this is not provided, you can seek assistance from workers or union representatives to obtain the card.