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Social & Preventive Medicine NEET Jan 2020 d18c5d7a

Under extended sickness benefit of ESI act, Tuberculosis benefit is given for duration of:

A
6 months
B
1 year
C
2 years
D
4 years
High-Yield Explanation
A person diagnosed with tuberculosis is entitled to extended sickness benefit for 2 years along with 80% wages. This benefit is given to the insured person that has been in continuous employment for 2 years. The Employees State Insurance Act, 1948 Ministry- Union ministry of Labour Chair person- Union minister of Labour Contribution- Employer - 3.25% of wages Employee - 0.75% of wages For people with income < 21,000 per month

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