NEET PG Medical – 2020 – Question – 98
Extended sickness benefit for tuberculosis under the ESI Act is:
a) 91 days
b) 1-year
c) 2 years
d) 4 years
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Correct Answer – C
Ans. C. 2 years
EXTENDED SICKNESS BENEFIT: In addition to 91 days of sickness benefit insured persons suffering from certain long-term diseases are entitled to Extended Sickness Benefit as shown below, for a maximum period of two years.
Extended Sickness Benefit with effect from 1.1.2000 is payable, in the case where the insured person has been in continuous
employment for 2 years Tuberculosis
Park’s PSM 24th ed. Page no. 854
