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2021

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

Families who have lost the earning member due to Covid will be entitled to a family pension under ESIC equivalent to how much percent of the average daily wage drawn by the worker?

A	90%
B	100%
C	80%
D	70%

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -The, ex-gratia Death Relief Fund of Rs. 8.00 Lakh (Rs. Eight Lakh only) shall be paid to the family members (nominee or legal heirs) of the deceased employee of the Central Board from the Welfare Fund where cause of death is other than Covid-19 Disease.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Provident Fund Scheme was amended to allow for Covid-19 non-refundable advance of upto 75% of members’ total PF contributions or a sum of their three months wages, whichever was less.

Detailed explanation-3: -The claim for relief with COVID-19 positive report and death certificate of the worker can be applied to the Branch Manager of any nearest ESIC Branch Office. The claim will be settled in 15 days’ form the date of submission of completed claim.

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