Labour ministry takes up concerns on mandatory health covers with FinMin

CII seeks clarification on coverage amount, wants medical insurance made compulsory only for those not covered under corporate group policy or ESIC

The Union labour and employment ministry has taken up with the Union finance ministry, concerns raised by the industry about fresh government guidelines requiring companies to provide medical insurance to all workers while restarting operations during the lockdown.

According to sources, the labour ministry has informed the finance ministry that the industry has sought help on two counts – providing medical insurance to workers and wage assistance to the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).

According to the guidelines issued by the Home Ministry on April 15, industries were allowed to begin operations from April 20 in areas with low