ESIC Issues Clarification Regarding The Correction Of The Date Of Birth Of The Insured Persons

The Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) has implemented Aadhaar on a voluntary basis for registration and providing benefits to insured persons and beneficiaries under the Employees’ State Insurance Act, 1948. In this regard, the ESIC has clarified that the online requests which are being received from insured persons relating to correction/updation in their particulars specifically their date of birth (varying three years or more) may be accepted as per details in their Aadhaar Card which carries specific date of birth.