In order to qualify for sickness benefit the insured worker is required to contribute for days...........

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In order to qualify for sickness benefit, the insured worker is required to contribute for ______days in a contribution period of 6 months.

78 days

60 days

75 days

91 days

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Explanation:

‘Sickness Benefit' - If an insured person requires medical treatment and attendance and needs abstention from work on medical grounds, Sickness benefit is paid for the period of abstention duly certified by the Authorized Medical Officer, for a period not exceeding 91 days in two consecutive benefit periods (say one year) @ 70% of standard benefit rate, subject to payment of contribution for not less than 78 days in the corresponding contribution periods.