Central
ESICircular on Intimation of Claim Status to Insured Persons through SMS in ESI
Central published this gazette notification (Gazette ID: central-circular-on-intimation-of-claim-status-to-insured-persons-through-sms-in-esi) on 2026-09-08, filed under ESI. The purpose of this circular is to ensure that insured persons under the ESI scheme are promptly informed about the status of their claims through SMS, thereby improving the overall claim settlement experience.
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| Gazette ID | central-circular-on-intimation-of-claim-status-to-insured-persons-through-sms-in-esi |
| Category | ESI |
Action Required
Employers and ESI administrators must ensure that their systems are updated to send SMS notifications to insured persons regarding the status of their claims. This may involve coordinating with ESI authorities and service providers to implement the necessary infrastructure.
Statutes & Rules Amended
- ESI Act
- ESI Rules
Compliance Impact
| Action Required | Employers and ESI administrators must ensure that their systems are updated to send SMS notifications to insured persons regarding the status of their claims. This may involve coordinating with ESI authorities and service providers to implement the necessary infrastructure. |
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Purpose
The purpose of this circular is to ensure that insured persons under the ESI scheme are promptly informed about the status of their claims through SMS, thereby improving the overall claim settlement experience.
Summary
The Central Government has issued a circular regarding the intimation of claim status to insured persons through SMS in the Employees' State Insurance (ESI) scheme, aiming to enhance transparency and efficiency in claim processing. This move is expected to benefit insured persons by keeping them informed about the status of their claims in a timely manner.