Notification under the Code on Social Security, 2020
S.O. 2355(E). Notification under Section 44 of CoSS, 2020
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MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 8th May, 2026
S.O. 2355(E).— In exercise of the powers conferred by section 44 of the Code on Social Security, 2020 (36 of 2020), the Central Government hereby makes the following Scheme, namely:-
1. Short title and commencement.- (1) This Scheme may be called the other beneficiaries and members of their families medical facilities Scheme, 2026.
(2) It shall come into force from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.
2. Application.- This Scheme shall apply to other beneficiaries and members of their families registered under any scheme, other than the Employees’ State Insurance Scheme, framed by the Central Government.
3. Definitions.- In this scheme, unless the context otherwise requires-
(a) “Code” means the Code on Social Security, 2020 (36 of 2020);
(b) “Corporation” means the Employees’ State Insurance Corporation;
(c) “person” means a beneficiary, including members of his or her family, registered under any scheme, other than the Employees’ State Insurance Scheme framed by the Central Government;
(d) All other words and expressions used and not defined in this scheme shall have the meaning respectively assigned to them in the Code.
4. Registration.- A person desirous of availing medical treatment and attendance under the Scheme shall be required to-
(a) fill a registration form containing such particulars electronically or otherwise in respect of himself and members of his family as may be specified by the Corporation;
(b) produce the identity card issued to such person by the Corporation or under any other scheme, as the case may be, framed by the Central Government.
5. Benefits.- Persons registered under this scheme shall be provided medical treatment and attendance from under-utilised Employees’ State Insurance Hospitals.
6. User Charges.- (1) Persons availing medical treatment and attendance under this Scheme shall be required to pay user charges at such rates as may be notified by the Corporation in consultation with the Central Government.
(2) The user charges collected under sub-paragraph (1) shall be deemed to be contribution and shall form part of the Employees’ State Insurance Fund.
7. Time and manner of availing Medical Facility.- The time and manner in which the facilities may be availed by the beneficiaries shall be such as may be specified by the Corporation from time to time.
8. Maintenance of register and records.- The concerned hospitals shall maintain separate electronic registers and records of the beneficiaries availing medical treatment and attendance under this scheme and user charges collected from them in such form and manner as may be specified by the Corporation.
[F. No. R-19025/19/2026-SS-I]
ASHUTOSH A.T. PEDNEKAR, Jt. Secy.