Section 10 of ESI Act : Section 10: Medical Benefit Council

Explanation using Example

Imagine a factory worker named Ravi who has been injured on the job and needs medical treatment. The Employees' State Insurance (ESI) Act, 1948, provides for a Medical Benefit Council to oversee the medical services provided to insured workers like Ravi. The Council, as constituted under Section 10 of the ESI Act, includes representatives from the government, employers, employees, and the medical profession.

In Ravi's case, if there are issues with the quality of medical care or availability of services under the ESI scheme, the Medical Benefit Council would be the body to address such concerns. This Council, with members appointed for a term of four years, would work to ensure that Ravi and other workers receive the appropriate medical benefits as entitled under the ESI Act.

For example, if the state where Ravi works has specific health challenges, the member representing that state in the Medical Benefit Council can bring these issues to the forefront to tailor the medical benefits accordingly. This way, the Council acts as a bridge between the healthcare needs of insured workers and the policies of the ESI scheme.