{"id":12831,"date":"2026-04-10T16:49:13","date_gmt":"2026-04-10T11:19:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tankhapay.com\/blog\/?p=12831"},"modified":"2026-04-10T16:49:13","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T11:19:13","slug":"esic-complete-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tankhapay.com\/blog\/esic-complete-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"ESIC &#8211; Employees&#8217; State Insurance Corporation in India (2026)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_78 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tankhapay.com\/blog\/esic-complete-guide\/#What_is_ESIC\" >What is ESIC?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tankhapay.com\/blog\/esic-complete-guide\/#What_is_ESI_Number_Full_Form_and_Meaning\" >What is ESI Number Full Form and Meaning?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tankhapay.com\/blog\/esic-complete-guide\/#Is_ESIC_Government_or_Private\" >Is ESIC Government or Private?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tankhapay.com\/blog\/esic-complete-guide\/#What_is_an_IP_Number_in_ESIC\" >What is an IP Number in ESIC?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tankhapay.com\/blog\/esic-complete-guide\/#How_to_Find_IP_Number_in_ESIC\" >How to Find IP Number in ESIC?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tankhapay.com\/blog\/esic-complete-guide\/#Check_Your_Salary_Slip\" >Check Your Salary Slip<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tankhapay.com\/blog\/esic-complete-guide\/#Ask_HR_or_the_employer\" >Ask HR or the employer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tankhapay.com\/blog\/esic-complete-guide\/#ESIC_IP_Number_Check_Online\" >ESIC IP Number Check Online<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tankhapay.com\/blog\/esic-complete-guide\/#How_Does_the_ESIC_Insured_Person_Login_Work\" >How Does the ESIC Insured Person Login Work?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tankhapay.com\/blog\/esic-complete-guide\/#What_is_an_E-Pehchan_Card\" >What is an E-Pehchan Card?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tankhapay.com\/blog\/esic-complete-guide\/#How_Can_You_Access_Your_E-Pehchan_Card_Online\" >How Can You Access Your E-Pehchan Card Online?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tankhapay.com\/blog\/esic-complete-guide\/#How_Can_Employees_Use_the_ESIC_App\" >How Can Employees Use the ESIC App?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tankhapay.com\/blog\/esic-complete-guide\/#How_to_Check_ESIC_Balance\" >How to Check ESIC Balance?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tankhapay.com\/blog\/esic-complete-guide\/#What_is_an_ESIC_Registration_Number\" >What is an ESIC Registration Number?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tankhapay.com\/blog\/esic-complete-guide\/#What_Is_the_ESIC_BPA_Portal_and_How_Does_It_Work\" >What Is the ESIC BPA Portal and How Does It Work?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tankhapay.com\/blog\/esic-complete-guide\/#What_Is_the_ESIC_UTI_Login_and_When_Is_It_Used\" >What Is the ESIC UTI Login and When Is It Used?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tankhapay.com\/blog\/esic-complete-guide\/#What_Benefits_Does_the_ESIC_Scheme_Provide\" >What Benefits Does the ESIC Scheme Provide?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tankhapay.com\/blog\/esic-complete-guide\/#Medical_Benefits\" >Medical Benefits<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tankhapay.com\/blog\/esic-complete-guide\/#Maternity_Benefits\" >Maternity Benefits<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tankhapay.com\/blog\/esic-complete-guide\/#Disability_Benefits\" >Disability Benefits<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tankhapay.com\/blog\/esic-complete-guide\/#Why_Is_ESIC_Important_for_Employees\" >Why Is ESIC Important for Employees?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-6 ai-optimize-introduction\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may have heard the terms &#8220;ESIC&#8221; or &#8220;ESI contribution&#8221; if you work in HR and are responsible for making sure that payroll is done correctly, or if you\u2019re an employee checking the monthly deductions on your salary slip. But both employers and employees need to know what the plan covers, how it works, and who can use it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-7\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The ESI programme offers many benefits, including health insurance, pay for time off work due to illness, maternity leave, and assistance with medical bills for work-related injuries. It also lets employees and their dependents use an extensive network of hospitals and dispensaries across the country to get medical care.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-8\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We will cover everything you need to know about ESI in this complete guide, including its full name, who can use it, how to make contributions, the benefits, how to log in to <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Employees%27_State_Insurance\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">(ESIC)<\/a>, how to get an E-Pehchan card, and how to find out your IP number details, and more.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-9\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s dive into the details\u2026<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"ai-optimize-10\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_ESIC\"><\/span><b>What is ESIC?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-11\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Employees\u2019 State Insurance Corporation is a statutory body established under the Employees\u2019 State Insurance Act, 1948. It operates under the Ministry of Labour and Employment, Government of India, and administers the Employees\u2019 State Insurance Scheme.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-12\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The primary goal of ESIC is to ensure that employees and their families receive support when they face health issues or work-related risks. Instead of employees bearing medical expenses or income loss during illness alone, the Employees&#8217; State Insurance Corporation system provides structured financial and healthcare benefits.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-13\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The scheme operates on a contribution model, in which both the employer and the employee contribute a small percentage of the employee\u2019s salary towards the insurance programme. These are coordinated by Employees&#8217; State Insurance Corporation and used for funding medical services, hospital services, and cash benefits for the insured employees.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-14\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once an employee has enrolled in the programme, they are issued an Employees&#8217; State Insurance Corporation registration number and an insured person identification number, also known as the ESIC IP number. The employee\u2019s permanent identity is represented by the ESIC IP number.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-15\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Employees\u2019 State Insurance Corporation framework includes several digital platforms and systems. The employee can access the ESIC through the insured person\u2019s login or the ESIC IP login. The employer also has access through the employer portal. The ESIC has also introduced various platforms for administrative purposes, such as the ESIC UTI and the ESIC BPA portal for insurance record management and ESIC bill processing for the hospitals.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"ai-optimize-17\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_ESI_Number_Full_Form_and_Meaning\"><\/span><b>What is ESI Number Full Form and Meaning?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-18\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many employees search online for &#8216;ESI number full form&#8217; or &#8216;ESI no full form&#8217;, often assuming it refers to a specific code or document. In reality, the term simply refers to the identification number issued under the Employees\u2019 State Insurance scheme.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-19\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The ESI number is essentially the unique number assigned to an employee once they are registered with ESIC. This number is sometimes referred to by different terms, including:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-20\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is ESIC number?<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-21\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ESIC membership number<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-22\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Insurance number in ESIC<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-23\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ESIC registration number<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-24\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The names may vary, but they all mean the same thing: that the employee is part of the ESIC scheme. The ESI number is good for the employee&#8217;s whole working life once they get it.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"ai-optimize-25\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_ESIC_Government_or_Private\"><\/span><b>Is ESIC Government or Private?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-26\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Employees\u2019 State Insurance Corporation is a government organisation operating under the Ministry of Labour and Employment, Government of India. Through this system, the corporation oversees the delivery of medical care, cash benefits during sickness or maternity, disability compensation, and other social security benefits for insured workers and their dependents. The Employees\u2019 State Insurance Corporation administers the scheme and manages the following:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-27\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ESIC hospitals<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-28\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">medical facilities<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-29\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">employee insurance contributions<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-30\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">benefit payments<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-31\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because Employees&#8217; State Insurance Corporation is government-backed, employees can trust that the benefits provided under the scheme are legally protected.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"ai-optimize-32\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_an_IP_Number_in_ESIC\"><\/span><b>What is an IP Number in ESIC?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-33\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the most important concepts in the Employees&#8217; State Insurance Corporation ecosystem is the IP number, which stands for &#8216;Insured Person&#8217; number. The ESIC IP number means a 10-digit unique identification number assigned to every employee registered under the ESIC scheme. It also serves as the employee\u2019s official identity in the ESIC insurance scheme and helps them access different services and facilities. This is how the IP number works in the ESIC scheme:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-34\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The IP number acts as the primary reference for accessing all ESIC services.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-35\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When an employee visits an Employees&#8217; State Insurance Corporation hospital or dispensary, hospital staff use the IP number to verify the employee\u2019s insurance eligibility.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-36\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When employees access online services through the insured person login or ESIC IP login, the IP number helps retrieve their records from the ESIC database.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-37\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The IP number is directly linked to the employee\u2019s E-Pehchan card, which serves as the official Employees&#8217; State Insurance Corporation identity card for insured workers.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-38\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The E-Pehchan card displays important information, including the employee\u2019s name, family member details, employer information, and the ESIC registration number.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"ai-optimize-39\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Find_IP_Number_in_ESIC\"><\/span><b>How to Find IP Number in ESIC?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-40\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are unsure about your Employees\u2019 State Insurance Corporation number, then you might also wonder how to find the IP number in ESIC. There are several ways to locate it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-41\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are unsure of your Employees&#8217; State Insurance Corporation number, you might be wondering how to find your IP number in ESIC. Firstly, it is important to understand that an IP number, or insured person number, is a unique identification number given to all employees who are registered under the Employees&#8217; State Insurance Corporation. This is a very important number for accessing medical benefits, checking employee contributions, and even for logging in. There are a number of ways of locating this number:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-42\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3 class=\"ai-optimize-43\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Check_Your_Salary_Slip\"><\/span><b>Check Your Salary Slip<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-44\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many employers include the ESIC insurance number on salary slips.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-45\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3 class=\"ai-optimize-46\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ask_HR_or_the_employer\"><\/span><b>Ask HR or the employer<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-47\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your employer can easily provide your ESIC membership number because they register employees under the ESIC portal.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-48\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3 class=\"ai-optimize-49\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ESIC_IP_Number_Check_Online\"><\/span><b>ESIC IP Number Check Online<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-50\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Employees can also perform an ESIC IP number check using the ESIC portal through the insured person&#8217;s login.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"ai-optimize-51\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Does_the_ESIC_Insured_Person_Login_Work\"><\/span><b>How Does the ESIC Insured Person Login Work?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-52\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Employees who are registered under the Employees\u2019 State Insurance Corporation scheme can easily log in to their account by visiting the insured person&#8217;s login portal. This process of logging in is usually referred to as the ESIC IP login. By simply logging in to the ESIC insured person&#8217;s portal, employees can easily keep a track of their contributions by entering their IP number.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-53\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using this portal, employees can:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-54\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check ESIC contribution history<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-55\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Download their E-Pehchan card<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-56\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Update personal details<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-57\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">View benefit eligibility<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"ai-optimize-58\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_an_E-Pehchan_Card\"><\/span><b>What is an E-Pehchan Card?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-59\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Employees&#8217; State Insurance Corporation&#8217;s official identity card for insured workers is called an E-Pehchan card. It acts as documentation of an employee&#8217;s enrolment in the Employees&#8217; State Insurance Scheme and their eligibility for the programme&#8217;s cash and medical benefits. Usually, the card is created following an employee&#8217;s employer&#8217;s successful ESIC portal registration.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-60\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This card plays an important role in accessing Employees&#8217; State Insurance Corporation healthcare services, as it verifies the employee\u2019s insurance coverage and personal details. It also helps ESIC hospitals and dispensaries quickly identify the insured person and their dependent family members who are eligible for treatment under the scheme.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-61\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This card contains:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-62\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">employee name<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-63\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ESIC IP number<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-64\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">employer details<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-65\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">family member details<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-66\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">insurance information<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-67\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Employees must present the E-Pehchan card when visiting ESIC hospitals.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"ai-optimize-68\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Can_You_Access_Your_E-Pehchan_Card_Online\"><\/span><b>How Can You Access Your E-Pehchan Card Online?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-69\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The registered employees of Employees\u2019 State Insurance Corporation can access and download their E-Pehchan card online. Employees who are insured through ESIC can access their E-Pehchan card online by using the ESIC insured employee online portal. By using this facility, insured employees can access their E-Pehchan card at any time without visiting the ESIC office.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-70\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once logged into the portal, employees can easily access their personal Employees&#8217; State Insurance Corporation dashboard, where important records such as contribution history, benefit eligibility, and the E-Pehchan card PDF are available for download.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-71\"><b>Steps to access the E-Pehchan card online:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12913\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tankhapay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Access-E-Panchayat-Card.webp\" alt=\"Step-by-step process to download ESIC E-Pehchan Card online including ESIC login, IP number entry, employee dashboard access and PDF download in 5 easy steps.\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tankhapay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Access-E-Panchayat-Card.webp 1280w, https:\/\/www.tankhapay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Access-E-Panchayat-Card-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.tankhapay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Access-E-Panchayat-Card-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.tankhapay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Access-E-Panchayat-Card-150x84.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.tankhapay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Access-E-Panchayat-Card-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.tankhapay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Access-E-Panchayat-Card-878x494.webp 878w, https:\/\/www.tankhapay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Access-E-Panchayat-Card-870x489.webp 870w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-72\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visit the ESIC website<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-73\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open the insured person&#8217;s login<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-74\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enter your ESIC IP number<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-75\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Access the employee dashboard<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-76\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click &#8216;E Pehchan card download PDF&#8217;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-77\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once downloaded, the card can be printed or stored digitally.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"ai-optimize-78\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Can_Employees_Use_the_ESIC_App\"><\/span><b>How Can Employees Use the ESIC App?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-79\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To make services easier to access, Employees&#8217; State Insurance Corporation introduced mobile applications, including the ESIC app and the ESI app.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-80\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Through these apps, employees can:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-81\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> check contribution history<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 locate ESIC hospitals<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 update insurance information<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 access medical records<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-82\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using the ESIC app, employees no longer need to visit ESIC offices for basic services.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"ai-optimize-83\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Check_ESIC_Balance\"><\/span><b>How to Check ESIC Balance?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-84\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Employees often want to know how to check their <strong>Employees&#8217; State Insurance Corporation<\/strong><\/span><strong>\u00a0balance<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to confirm whether their employer is regularly depositing contributions under the scheme. They can examine their employment details and contribution records via the ESIC portal, even though the ESI Scheme does not operate like a savings account like PF. Employees can verify that their insurance coverage is still active and that their employer is making the necessary contributions by checking this information.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-85\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Steps to check contributions:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-86\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open the insured person&#8217;s login<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-87\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enter ESIC IP login credentials<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-88\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Navigate to &#8216;contribution history&#8217;.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-89\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This allows employees to verify that employers are depositing contributions correctly.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"ai-optimize-90\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_an_ESIC_Registration_Number\"><\/span><b>What is an ESIC Registration Number?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-91\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Employees&#8217; State Insurance Corporation assigns a distinct ESIC registration number to a business that registers its establishment under the Employees&#8217; State Insurance Scheme. This number serves as the employer&#8217;s official Employees&#8217; State Insurance Corporation system identification and is used to monitor the business&#8217;s adherence to ESIC rules.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-92\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Managing employee insurance records, submitting contribution information, and corresponding with ESIC authorities all require the registration number. It guarantees that employee registrations and payroll contributions made by the employer are accurately entered into the ESIC database.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-93\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Employers must use the ESIC registration number when:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-94\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Filing ESIC contributions<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-95\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Registering employees<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-96\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Submitting compliance reports<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"ai-optimize-97\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_the_ESIC_BPA_Portal_and_How_Does_It_Work\"><\/span><b>What Is the ESIC BPA Portal and How Does It Work?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-98\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Employees\u2019 State Insurance Corporation system includes administrative platforms used by hospitals and service providers. One such platform is ESIC BPA, which stands for Bill Processing Application.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-99\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The ESIC BPA portal is used to manage Employees&#8217; State Insurance Corporation bill processing for medical treatments provided to insured employees. Hospitals log into the system through the ESIC BPA login to do the following:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-147\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">upload treatment bills<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-147\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">verify patient insurance details<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-147\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">submit reimbursement claims<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-101\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This ensures transparency in healthcare payments under ESIC.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"ai-optimize-102\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_the_ESIC_UTI_Login_and_When_Is_It_Used\"><\/span><b>What Is the ESIC UTI Login and When Is It Used?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-103\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Employees&#8217; State Insurance Corporation uses a number of internal platforms to handle administrative tasks and data processing within its digital infrastructure. One such platform is ESIC UTI, which is mostly for authorised people who deal with internal Employees&#8217; State Insurance Corporation processes, record management, and day-to-day tasks. This system is not meant for all employees to use, unlike the insured person or employer portals.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-104\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Employees&#8217; State Insurance Corporation UTI login allows designated users to securely access internal systems used for managing scheme-related data, processing information, and supporting administrative functions across the ESIC network.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-105\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The ESIC UTI system helps manage administrative tasks such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-106\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">insurance record management<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-107\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">document verification<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-108\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">data synchronization across ESIC services<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-109\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although regular employees rarely interact with ESIC UTI, it supports the digital infrastructure that powers ESIC services.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"ai-optimize-110\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Benefits_Does_the_ESIC_Scheme_Provide\"><\/span><b>What Benefits Does the ESIC Scheme Provide?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tankhapay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ESIC-Scheme-Benefits.webp\" alt=\"ESIC scheme benefits including medical, sickness, maternity, disability and dependant benefits explained in a step-by-step visual chart\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12915\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tankhapay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ESIC-Scheme-Benefits.webp 1280w, https:\/\/www.tankhapay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ESIC-Scheme-Benefits-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.tankhapay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ESIC-Scheme-Benefits-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.tankhapay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ESIC-Scheme-Benefits-150x84.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.tankhapay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ESIC-Scheme-Benefits-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.tankhapay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ESIC-Scheme-Benefits-878x494.webp 878w, https:\/\/www.tankhapay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ESIC-Scheme-Benefits-870x489.webp 870w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-111\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Employees\u2019 State Insurance (ESI) scheme offers comprehensive social security benefits to insured employees and their dependents. Designed to protect workers against health risks, income loss, and workplace accidents, the scheme ensures financial and medical support during times of need. Below are the key benefits provided under the ESIC scheme.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"ai-optimize-112\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Medical_Benefits\"><\/span><b>Medical Benefits<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-113\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Under this benefit, employees can receive treatment through Employees&#8217; State Insurance Corporation hospitals, dispensaries, and empanelled medical facilities across India. Medical services typically include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-114\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Outpatient consultations<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-115\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hospitalization and specialist care<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-116\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diagnostic services such as laboratory tests and imaging<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-117\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medicines and follow-up treatment<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-118\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Preventive healthcare services<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-119\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Importantly, these medical benefits extend not only to the employee but also to their dependents, including spouses, children, and in some cases, parents.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-120\"><b>Sickness Benefits<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-121\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The ESIC scheme gives sick workers money through sickness benefits when they can&#8217;t work. While they are sick, they may get part of their pay for a set amount of time. This help keeps workers&#8217; finances stable even when they can&#8217;t work for a short time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-122\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Along with regular sickness benefits, the plan also includes:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-123\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Extended sick leave for long-term illnesses that need a lot of treatment<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-124\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More sickness benefits for workers who are having procedures like sterilisation<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-125\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These rules make sure that workers can focus on getting better without having to worry about money problems right away.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"ai-optimize-126\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Maternity_Benefits\"><\/span><b>Maternity Benefits<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-127\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For female employees, the ESIC programme offers significant maternity protection. They receive paid <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tankhapay.com\/blog\/maternity-leave-application-sample\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">maternity leave<\/a> in addition to pregnancy and delivery-related medical care. In order to ensure that women can take the time off they need for childbirth and recuperation without losing their income, the benefits typically include wage compensation during the maternity leave period.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-128\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Benefits for maternity may include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-129\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medical care during pregnancy and after delivery<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-130\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Financial assistance while on maternity leave<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-131\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Delivery and recuperation-related medical services<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-132\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This support promotes maternal health and enables women employees to balance work and family responsibilities more effectively.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"ai-optimize-133\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Disability_Benefits\"><\/span><b>Disability Benefits<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-134\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Under the Employees&#8217; State Insurance Corporation programme, workers who sustain occupational illnesses or injuries at work are eligible for disability benefits. These benefits are intended to make up for workers who lose their ability to make a living as a result of illnesses or accidents at work.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-135\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Disability benefits may be categorised as<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-136\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Temporary disability benefits, provided when the employee is temporarily unable to work due to injury<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-137\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Permanent disability benefits, offered when the employee suffers long-term or permanent loss of earning capacity<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-138\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Generally the compensation amount depends on the severity of the disability and the employee\u2019s wage level.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-139\"><b>Dependent Benefits<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-140\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When an insured worker passes away as a result of an occupational illness or injury at work, the ESIC plan pays dependent benefits to their surviving family members.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-141\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These benefits are provided to the dependants of the deceased employee, such as the spouse, children, and, in some cases, the parents. The objective is to support the dependents financially in the wake of the death of the main breadwinner.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-142\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In order to provide the impacted family with continuous financial support, dependent benefits are typically given in the form of recurring payments.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"ai-optimize-143\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Is_ESIC_Important_for_Employees\"><\/span><b>Why Is ESIC Important for Employees?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-144\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Employees&#8217; State Insurance Corporation scheme offers a very essential safety net for millions of employees across the country. With access to healthcare, income protection, and digital services like ESIC IP login, E-Pehchan card login, and the ESIC app, employees can access insurance services.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-145\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Comprehending the basic terminologies, like &#8216;ESIC number&#8217;, which stands for &#8216;ESIC membership number&#8217;, and &#8216;insurance number&#8217; in ESIC helps employees access the services of ESIC in a better manner.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"tmnf_excerpt\">You may have heard the terms &#8220;ESIC&#8221; or &#8220;ESI contribution&#8221; if you work in HR\u2026<\/div>","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":12874,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[159,268],"tags":[158,188],"class_list":["post-12831","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-payroll","category-statutory-compliance","tag-esic","tag-social-security"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v25.2 (Yoast SEO v26.5) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>ESIC - Employees&#039; 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