NEW DELHI: The Employees State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) Tuesday announced the commencement of the annual health check-up for workers above 40 years of age, which is mandated under the new labour codes. The move is expected to benefit over one crore workers who are covered under ESIC. “ESIC need to ensure availability of medicines, equipment and doctors across all hospitals. Also, it needs to minimize referrals by strengthening in-house facilities and ensuring that staff members are delivering their duties with due diligence,” said labour minister. Mansukh Mnadaviya.Eligible workers will be able to avail of this facility in all the ESIC hospitals, dispensaries and the Ayushman Bharat empanelled private hospitals as well. The healthcare provider covers nearly 3.5 crore workers in over 20 lakh establishments. The Code on Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions has provided for all employers to undertake free annual health checkups for all workers above the age of 40 years to promote timely preventive healthcare.