The Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC), vide Notification No. N-17011/1/Lakshadweep/2026-P&D, has announced the extension of ESI Medical Benefits to the families of insured persons residing in the Lakshadweep Islands with effect from 1 May 2026. This initiative aims to enhance access to healthcare services and strengthen social security coverage for beneficiaries and their dependents in the Union Territory. The extension of medical benefits reflects ESIC’s commitment to improving healthcare accessibility and ensuring comprehensive welfare support under the Employees’ State Insurance Scheme. Employers, insured persons, beneficiaries, and other stakeholders should review the notification to understand the scope, eligibility criteria, and implementation framework of the extended medical benefits.