How To Fill ESIC Self Declaration Of Insured Woman Related To Maternity Benefit Act

Recently the central government of India has made amendments to maternity benefits 1961 that maternity leaves increased to 26 weeks from 12 weeks. But as per the latest amendment which was made in July 2017 these 26 weeks of maternity leaves will be applicable to the first two children only. After that only 12 weeks will be given to pregnant women.  But in order to get maternity benefits, every insured woman should submit an ESIC self declaration form related to maternity benefit act.

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Sample Filled ESIC Self  Declaration Of Insured Woman Related To Maternity Benefit Act

Also Read: Maternity Leaves Increased To 26 Weeks From 12 Weeks

ESIC Self Declaration Of Insured Woman Related To Maternity Benefit Act

What Is the Use Of ESIC Self Declaration Of Insured Woman Related To Maternity Benefit Act

The main reason behind ESIC self declaration related to maternity benefit act is there were some differences in family particulars present in ESIC IP portal and real time. So Employee State Insurance Corporation has made it mandatory to submit ESIC self declaration of insured woman to ESIC office. The insured woman needs to submit ESIC self declaration form related to maternity benefits act along with ESIC claim form 19.

Is is there in deviation in ESIC maternity declaration form then ESIC branch manager will ensure only 12 weeks payment to the insured woman and remaining payment will be made with in 14 days after verifying the details. These details will be verified based on employer records.

ESIC Self Declaration Of Insured Woman Related To Maternity Benefit Act

Note: For the first Two maternity benefits insured woman will get 26 weeks maternity leave and insured woman will be eligible to take 8 weeks maternity leave before the day of delivery.

For the insured woman who has two or more surviving children will get 12 weeks maternity leaves and she is eligible to take 6 weeks maternity leave before the day of delivery.

Any false representation of ESIC self declaration of insured woman related to maternity benefit act will lead to 6 months imprisonment or 2000 Rs fine.

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  1. I cover under esic benifits.i am pregnant with 5 month. But due to some medical issues I am suggested to be on bed rest till my delivery.so I have taken break from my work from now only. I am presently consultanting in a private hospital . But want to know whether I can claim my maternity pay of 6 month or no.

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