Under the ESI Act 1948, an insured woman undergoes tubectomy at an ESIC empanelled hospital. Which benefit is she entitled to, and for how many days?

• A Sickness Benefit at 70 percent of wages for 21 days
• B Enhanced Sickness Benefit at full wage rate for 7 days
• C Maternity Benefit at full wage rate for 26 weeks
• D Enhanced Sickness Benefit at full wage rate for 14 days ✓

Explanation

Enhanced Sickness Benefit is granted at the full wage rate following sterilisation: 7 days for vasectomy and 14 days for tubectomy. It is distinct from ordinary Sickness Benefit (70 percent of wages, 91 days) and from Maternity Benefit, which is payable for confinement and related conditions, not for sterilisation procedures. The vasectomy duration of 7 days is the classic trap paired against the tubectomy figure.

Reference: Park's Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine, 27th ed.

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