Under the ESI Act 1948, an insured person suffering from tuberculosis is entitled to extended sickness benefit at what rate and for what maximum duration?

• A 70% of wages for 91 days
• B 80% of wages for 1 year
• C 60% of wages for 1 year
• D 80% of wages for 2 years ✓

Explanation

Extended sickness benefit is payable to insured persons suffering from specified long-term diseases including tuberculosis. The rate is 80% of average daily wages and the maximum duration is 2 years, subject to conditions. Ordinary sickness benefit is 70% for 91 days.

Reference: Park's Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine, 26th ed.

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