About
Legal Framework
The Islamabad Employees Social Security Institution (IESSI) was established with effect from January 1, 2013, by the then Chief Commissioner ICT, exercising the powers of the Provincial Government under P.O. No. 18 of 1980.
This institution is governed under “The Provincial Employees Social Security Ordinance, 1965.”
Aim & Objective
The soul purpose of Islamabad Employees Social Security Institution (IESSI) is to provide comprehensive social security and healthcare services to registered workers and their dependants with in Islamabad Capital Territory.
These services are delivered through an extensive network of Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary Healthcare Facilities, including Social Security Panel Hospitals, Dispensaries and Laboratories.
At the Primary level, IESSI operates dispensaries and medical centers offering basic outpatient consultations, maternal and child healthcare and immunisation.
Secondary care patients are referred to Social Security Hospitals where specialist consultations in gynaecology, paediatrics, surgery, orthopaedics, NET, dermatology and other disciplines are available along with diagnostic services such as X-rays, ultrasounds, ECGs, and laboratory testing.
Tertiary care includes critical procedures like dialysis, cardiology interventions, and advanced surgeries, is provided through major Hospitals affiliated with IESSI.
In addition to medical treatment, IESSI offers a wide range of social security benefits including sickness, maternity benefits, compensation for injuries and disabilities, death grants and survivors’ pensions.
Emergency care is available 24/7 at designated hospitals. IESSI plays a vital role in safeguarding the health and welfare of workers and their families through its integrated and tiered system of care.
Function of IESSI
IESSI is responsible for providing healthcare facilities and other benefits i.e. pension, sickness , maternity, injury and death grant to the secured registered workers.
Registered Establishments are legally bound to pay 6%of the wages being drawn by their employees between, minimum wage, whichis 37,500 and minimum wage plus 50% of minimum wage, which Is 48,000.
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Recovery / Contribution Section
To register industrial, commercial, agricultural and other establishments within ICT limits for extending the benefits under the Social Security Scheme to their eligible employees.
Medical Section
To identify the healthcare requirements of registered workers within ICT and provide the suitable healthcare facilities through dispensaries and hospitals.
Benefit Section
From medical care to disability support, IESSI offers sickness, injury, maternity, and pension benefits—so you’re covered at every stage
Data Centre
To maintain and verify data of employees / dependent and employer / establishment. Swift Printing of Secure Medical Cards. In House Developed Card Verification software to avoid misuse of services and benefits being provided to registered worker by the Social Security Institution.
Governing Body
Under “The Provincial Employees Social Security Ordinance1965”,“Governing Body” of ICT Employees Social Security Institution(IESSI)comprises of the following members.
Chief Commissioner, ICT (Chairman)
Deputy Commissioner (Member)
Director (Development & Finance), ICT (Member)
Director (Industries & Labour Welfare), ICT (Member)
District Health Officer, ICT Medical Advisor/Ex-Officio (Member)
Representative of Employers (3 Members)
Representative of Employees (3 Members)
