Sickness Benefit
Eligibility

To qualify for sickness benefit, the contribution should have been paid or payable for 78 days in the corresponding contribution period. 

In case  of new entrant, for whom a shorter contribution period  is available, he will be qualified for sickness benefit if the contribution in respect of him is payable for not  less than half the no. of days in that contribution period. 

  Eligibility conditions
  How to claim 
  Certification
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  Extended Sickness Benefit
  Enhanced Sickness Benefit

For a new entrant, the benefit period shall commence on the expiry of the period of 9 months from the date of joining insurable employment.  

  Sickness Benefit Rate is equivalent to 70% of the Standard Benefit Rate/Average Daily Wages.