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Definition of ESI Pehchan Card

• The ESI Pehchan card is an identification card issued to insured employees under ESIC.
  
• It contains key details of the employee and their dependents.
  
• The card allows access to medical and other ESIC benefits.
  
• It serves as a proof of registration with the ESIC scheme.
  
• The card is recognized at ESIC dispensaries and hospitals across India.
  

Information Displayed on the Card

• Name of the insured person and ESIC insurance number.
  
• Photograph and signature of the insured employee.
  
• Details of eligible family members including spouse and children.
  
• Address and ESIC registration location.
  
• QR code or barcode (in some versions) for scanning and verification.
  

How the Pehchan Card Is Issued

• The employer submits Form 1 with the insured person’s details.
  
• The ESIC branch office processes the form and assigns an insurance number.
  
• The insured person visits the branch for biometric photo and signature capture.
  
• After verification, the Pehchan card is generated and issued.
  
• It is typically printed and handed over at the ESIC branch office.
  

Use and Importance of the Card

• It is used to avail medical treatment at ESIC dispensaries and hospitals.
  
• Dependents listed on the card are eligible for medical care.
  
• It is required while claiming benefits like maternity, sickness, or injury compensation.
  
• The card helps in maintaining ESIC service records and history.
  
• It is a mandatory document during benefit verification and claim processing.
  

Card Maintenance and Replacement

• The card must be preserved and carried when visiting ESIC facilities.
  
• If lost, a duplicate Pehchan card can be applied for through the employer.
  
• Changes in dependent details require re-submission of updated forms.
  
• Employees must report incorrect or outdated data for correction.
  
• Reissued cards may require a fresh photograph and signature at the branch.