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If you are an insured person of ESIC (Employees’ State Insurance Corporation) , then you may also have a question in your mind regarding Aadhaar seeding, whether it is mandatory to link ESIC card with Aadhaar and if this is not done then treatment or other benefits may be stopped.

First, let’s understand the important thing: According to ESIC’s official guidelines, Aadhaar authentication is currently voluntary. This means that simply not having an Aadhaar link doesn’t automatically stop your ESIC benefits. However, Aadhaar authentication can help link your identity to ESIC records and facilitate digital access to services.

What is the benefit of linking ESIC Card with Aadhaar?

ESIC has provided the facility to seed the Aadhaar details of insured persons and their family members into the database.

This allows Aadhaar-based authentication to be used and helps verify the beneficiary’s identity against ESIC records. According to ESIC, Aadhaar seeding also aims to reduce problems such as duplicate records and fraudulent activities.

Is it mandatory to link Aadhaar?

No, the current official ESIC guidelines state Aadhaar authentication as voluntary. An insured person can seed their Aadhaar details themselves, through their employer, or through the nearest ESIC Branch/Camp Office.

Therefore, statements like “If Aadhaar is not linked, all ESIC benefits will be stopped” should not be believed without an official order.

How to do Aadhaar Seeding at home?

ESIC has provided digital options for Aadhaar seeding. According to official information, Aadhaar authentication can be done through OTP, biometric authentication, and facial recognition .

Step 1: Visit the ESIC IP Portal

Login to ESIC’s Insured Person (IP) Portal with your insured person details.

Step 2: Check the Aadhaar Seeding option

After logging in, go to the profile/Aadhaar- option available and start the process of seeding your Aadhaar details with ESIC records.

Step 3: Enter Aadhaar Details

Enter your Aadhaar number and start the authentication process.

Step 4: Authenticate with OTP

If the option of OTP authentication is available, complete the verification by entering the OTP received on the mobile number linked to Aadhaar.

Step 5: Check the Status

After the authentication is complete, check the Aadhaar status in your ESIC profile to see if the details are successfully seeded/authenticated.

What if you don’t have Aadhaar?

If an insured person does not have Aadhaar or does not want to get Aadhaar authentication done, then according to the official information of ESIC, an alternative identification process is available.

The current ESIC guidelines state that Aadhaar authentication is voluntary and the insured person can use any identification method provided by ESIC other than Aadhaar.

ESIC e-Pehchan Card can also be obtained online.

ESIC provides insured individuals with the facility of an e-Pehchan Card . According to official information, it can be downloaded through the IP Portal and the UMANG App . The e-Pehchan feature is also available on DigiLocker.

The ESIC insurance number is also important. It is unique to the employee and remains the same even if they change jobs.

What to do if Aadhaar is not getting linked?

If you’re having trouble authenticating your Aadhaar from home, there’s no need to panic.

• You can contact your employer/HR.
• You can visit the nearest ESIC Branch Office.
• You can inquire about the facility of Aadhaar seeding/authentication at the ESIC Camp Office.
• You can also check whether the mobile number and demographic details in your Aadhaar are correct or not.

conclusion

Linking your ESIC card to Aadhaar is a useful feature for digital authentication and identity verification , but according to the current official ESIC guidelines, Aadhaar authentication is voluntary . Therefore, the claim that all ESIC benefits will be discontinued if Aadhaar is not linked is incorrect.

If you’re an ESIC beneficiary, it can be convenient to properly seed/authenticate your Aadhaar details. However, if you have any questions about a specific benefit or eligibility, it’s best to verify your status with the official ESIC portal or the relevant branch office.

Note: ESIC procedures may be updated over time. Please check the latest ESIC circular/official instructions before claiming Aadhaar is mandatory for any specific benefit.