The Asangathit Karmakar Gambhir Bimari Chikitsa Sahayata Yojana was launched by the Labour Department of Chhattisgarh on April 28, 2012, to provide financial assistance to unorganized workers for the treatment of serious illnesses. The scheme covers major diseases such as kidney disease, cancer, sickle cell anemia, heart disease, AIDS, and paralysis.
Benefits of the Scheme
- Eligible unorganized workers can receive up to ₹50,000 in medical assistance.
- If the actual cost of treatment is less than ₹50,000, the beneficiary will receive only the actual amount spent on treatment.
Eligibility Criteria
To apply for this scheme, the applicant must meet the following conditions:
- The candidate needs 90 days of State Board registration.
- The candidate must be 18–60.
- Applicants must register as unorganized worker beneficiaries under Section 10 of the Act.
Exclusions
- Applicants who have already received similar benefits from other government schemes in Chhattisgarh will not be eligible.
Application Process
For Unregistered Applicants
- Visit the official website of the Chhattisgarh Labour Department.
- Click on “Apply” under the “Chhattisgarh Unorganized Workers State Social Security Board” section.
- Enter the following details:
- Select Group Name: “Asangathit Marmakaar Mandal”
- Select Service: “Asangathit Shramik Panjikaran”
- What do you want to do: “Aavedan”
- Click Next.
- Check the eligibility criteria and proceed.
- Fill out the online registration form with required details.
- Submit the form.
For Already Registered Applicants
- Visit the official website of the Chhattisgarh Labour Department.
- Click on “Apply” under the “Chhattisgarh Unorganized Workers State Social Security Board” section.
- Enter the following details:
- Select Group Name: “Asangathit Marmakaar Mandal”
- Select Service: “Yojana”
- What do you want to do: “Aavedan”
- Click Next.
- Select your district name and enter your old/new registration number.
- Click Next.
- Select the scheme name and fill out the online application with required details.
- Submit the form.
Documents Required
Applicants must provide the following documents:
- Aadhaar Card (Identity Proof).
- Registration Card (Proof of Enrollment in the State Board).
- Disease Certificate issued by Vikas Khand Adhikari / Surgeon / Chief Medical Officer / Health Officer.
- Estimated Medical Expenses issued by the relevant Medical Officer.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What’s this plan?
Unorganized workers may get financial support for renal disease, cancer, sickle cell anemia, heart disease, AIDS, and paralysis.
2. What is the scheme’s goal?
Unorganized workers who require life-threatening medical treatment should not have to pay for it.
3. What are benefits?
Beneficiaries may get ₹50,000 for medical expenditures. If therapy costs less, aid will equal it.
4. Who benefits?
The benefits are only available to eligible unorganized workers who have been with the State Board for at least 90 days.
5. What age is necessary for benefits?
Applicants must be 18–60.
6. How long must a State Board applicant be registered before applying for the scheme?
State Board registration is required for 90 days before filing for benefits.
7. How can I apply for the scheme?
Apply online on the Chhattisgarh Labour Department website by following the registration and application processes above.
8. How can Chhattisgarh Unorganized Workers State Social Security Board applicants register?
Visit the official site, pick “Asangathit Shramik Panjikaran,” fill out the registration form, and submit the required papers.
9. How to apply for the scheme?
New and registered candidates must apply on the Chhattisgarh Labour Department website. Registered and unregistered applicants have different processes.
10. What is the official scheme application website?
The Chhattisgarh Labour Department has the application webpage for this initiative.