Employee State Insurance Corporation Scheme (ESIC) Card

Follow the steps mentioned below to register for ESIC scheme:

1. The employer can click on the 'Employer Login' option present on the home screen to register on the ESIC portal
2. Click on the 'Sign up' button

1. Enter the required details and submit the form
2. The employer will receive the username and password in an email on the registered email ID
3. Click on the 'Employer Login' option present on the home screen and enter the username and password received in the mail
4. Select the 'New Employer Registration' option
5. Choose the 'Type of unit' from the drop-down menu and click on 'Submit'
6. Fill the required details in 'Employer Registration Form 1'
7. After registration, the employer will have to complete the payment.

How to Login to ESIC Portal?

Follow the steps mentioned below to login on ESIC portal:

1. Visit ESIC Login Portal
2. Enter the username and password
3. Enter the 'Captcha'

1. Click on 'Login'

How to Obtain an ESIC Card or Pehchan Card?

Follow the steps mentioned below to obtain an ESI Card:

1. Visit the ESIC e-pehchan Portal
2. Click on the 'e-Pehchan Card' under the 'Employee' tab
3. Fill the 'Employee Insurance number' and click on 'View' button
4. Click on 'View counter foil' option present under 'Registration Employee Details'
5. The e-Pehchan  Card counterfoil of the insured person will open. The employer needs to take printout of the same.
6. The employer needs to give the counterfoil to his employee.
7. The employee needs to submit their photograph and the photos of their dependents to the employer for attestation
8. After attestation, the employer needs to submit the e-Pehchan counterfoil to the nearest ESIC office and obtain ESIC Card

The employer needs to download a Pehchan application form from the ESIC portal and fill in the details of the employee. The employee has to submit a family photograph containing the photos of the dependents and the employer has to attest the photograph. After signing the Pehchan application form, the employee has to take the form, and his dependents to the nearest ESIC office where the photos and fingerprints of the employee and his/her dependents will be captured. Within 30 days, a set of 2 cards will be sent to the insured person either through a courier or sometimes he/she might need to visit the nearest ESIC branch to collect the cards.

ESIC Card Benefits & Uses Explained

1. Even if the insured person changes employment/job, he/she can continue using the same ESIC Card to avail the facilities under the ESIC scheme.
2. If the insured person has changed jobs, he/she needs to inform the new employer and provide them with his/her insurance number.
3. To change the contribution/benefits, the employee can register in the ESIC portal using his/her insurance number.
4. If any information like mobile number, email, address, etc. of the insured person needs updating, he/she can intimate the employer to update it.
5. If the insured person has enrolled for an ESIC Card in his/her previous employment but has not received one, he/she can contact the previous employer or obtain one from the nearest ESIC office.
6. To ensure that medical facilities at the ESIC network hospitals are availed easily and quickly, carrying the ESIC Card or Smart Card is always advised. The card can also be used to track your medical treatment history.

The ESIC Card or Pehchan Card is an ideal health insurance companion that will let the insured person enjoy the benefits of the ESIC scheme at network hospitals in a quick and easy manner.