The Uttar Pradesh Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board funds the Gambhir Bimari Sahayata Yojana to help construction workers and their families address critical diseases. The scheme fully reimburses treatment costs at government, autonomous, or empaneled hospitals under Ayushman Bharat or SACHIS for those not covered by AB-PMJAY or PMJAY.
Benefits
- Full reimbursement of an amount equivalent to the Ayushman Bharat Scheme for treatment in government/autonomous hospitals or empaneled hospitals under SACHIS.
- Advance payment can be made directly to hospitals for medical/surgical treatments after an estimate is provided.
- No fixed maximum amount for treatment expenses.
- Covers a variety of serious illnesses, including:
- Heart surgery
- Kidney transplant
- Liver transplant
- Brain surgery
- Knee replacement
- Cancer treatment
- HIV/AIDS treatment
- Eye surgery
- Stone surgery
- Appendix surgery
- Hydrocele surgery
- Breast cancer surgery (women)
- Cervical cancer surgery
- Other diseases covered under Ayushman Bharat PMJAY and Mukhyamantri Jan Arogya Yojana.
Eligibility
- Applicant must be a registered construction worker under the Labor Department of Uttar Pradesh.
- Beneficiaries must not be receiving benefits from similar government schemes, such as PMJAY or Mukhyamantri Jan Arogya Yojana.
- Eligible family members include:
- Self (applicant)
- Dependent parents
- Spouse (husband/wife)
- Daughter
- Son (only if below 21 years of age)
Application Process
Offline Application
- Visit the nearest office:
- Labor office
- Tehsildar office of the concerned tehsil
- Block Development Officer office of the concerned block
- Collect the application form.
- Fill out the form completely with the required details.
- Attach the necessary documents.
- Submit the completed application form at the same office.
Online Application
- Check the official website of the Labor Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh for online application links.
- Register yourself as a construction worker before applying for the scheme benefits.
- Upload scanned copies of the required documents.
- Submit the application form and track its status through the official portal.
Documents Required
- Copy of Construction Worker Registration Card.
- Copy of Aadhaar Card.
- Copy of bank passbook (account number, branch name, and IFSC code).
- Medical documents and diagnosis details.
- Doctor’s certificate in the prescribed format.
- Original medicine bills.
- Certificate proving the daughter is unmarried or below 21 years of age (if applicable).
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is this scheme about?
A financial assistance scheme for registered construction workers in Uttar Pradesh who are not covered under Ayushman Bharat or PMJAY. - What benefits are provided under the scheme?
Full reimbursement of treatment expenses for serious illnesses at government and empaneled hospitals. - Which illnesses are covered under the scheme?
The scheme covers heart surgery, kidney transplant, liver transplant, cancer, knee replacement, HIV/AIDS treatment, and other major surgeries. - How many family members are covered under the scheme?
Self, dependent parents, spouse, daughter, and son (below 21 years) are eligible. - Is there any age restriction for family members?
Yes, sons above 21 years are not eligible for coverage. - What is the procedure to get the scheme benefits?
Visit the nearest labor office, tehsil, or BDO office, collect the form, fill it out, attach documents, and submit it for approval. - Where can I register online?
Check the official Uttar Pradesh Labor Department website for registration and application links. - What essential documents are required?
Aadhaar card, construction worker registration card, bank details, medical diagnosis proof, and doctor’s certificate.