Question : ESIC Hospitals as COVID-19 Hospitals

(a)whether it is a fact that ESIC Hospitals were used as COVID-19 Hospital in different states;
(b)if so, the details of thereof including the total COVID-19 beds provided by ESIC in different States, State-wise;
(c)whether after decrease in number of COVID-19 cases and empty beds, ESIC has asked for payment from different States for using its facilities as COVID-19 hospitals and if so, the details thereof; and
(d)the number of States who have paid the amount demanded by ESIC and those who are yet to pay?

MINISTER OF STATE (IC) FOR LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
(SHRI SANTOSH KUMAR GANGWAR)

(a): Yes, Sir.

(b): The details of Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) hospitals that were used as COVID-19 hospitals including the number of COVID-19 beds, State-wise, are placed at Annexure.

(c): The ESIC has requested State Governments for reimbursement towards treatment of non-ESI beneficiaries as per reimbursement rates prevailing in the State.

(d): So far, no State has paid the amount requested by the ESIC.

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