The Contribution is deposited by the Employer in cash or by cheque at the designated branches of some nationalized banks. The responsibility for payment of all contributions is that of the employer with a right to deduct the Employees' share of contributions from employees' wages relating to the period in respect of which the Contribution is payable.

The daily rate of Sickness Benefit during any benefit period is the "standard benefit rate" this rate corresponds to the average daily wage of an insured person during the corresponding contribution period and is roughly half of the daily wage rate. Benefit is paid for Sundays also. 28 wage groups have been evolved for working out the daily rate of Standard Sickness Benefit. Standard Benefit rates for 28 wage groups are shown in Annexure 'A'.