Under the ESI Act 1948, an insured person undergoes vasectomy. What special benefit is he entitled to over and above ordinary sickness benefits?

• A Full wages for 7 days plus travelling allowance ✓
• B Half wages for 21 days
• C Full wages for 14 days plus free medicines for three months
• D No special benefit; ordinary sickness benefit at 70 percent applies

Explanation

The ESI scheme provides an enhanced sickness benefit equal to the full standard benefit rate for 7 days following vasectomy and 14 days following tubectomy, along with a travelling allowance. This is deliberately set at 100 percent of wages rather than the usual 70 percent to promote acceptance of family planning procedures. Tubectomy therefore carries double the convalescence period of vasectomy.

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

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