Central Government is launching the “Medical Expenses for the Treatment of Major Sickness of the beneficiary” scheme by Manipur Building and Other Construction Workers’ Welfare Board for the treatment of critical illnesses against building workers as well their family members. This scheme is for a lot of the big diseases and helps the construction workers who suffer from this with their medical costs financially.
Major Ailment Cover:
- Tuberculosis (T.B.)
- Cancer
- Heart Disease
- Kidney Disease
- Eye Disease
- Leprosy
- HIV Disease
- Nerve Disease
Benefits of the Scheme:
Financial Assistance:
- ₹2,000 per year for minor treatments.
- Up to ₹45,000 per operation for major surgeries.
Eligibility:
- Manipur Building and other Construction Workers’ Welfare Board Should Register This Construction Worker
- Under this scheme spouse and children of the family members of the construction worker will be entitled to financial assistance.
- Construction worker or Family Member of construction worker should hav TB/Cancer/Heart disease/Kidney disease/Eye Disease/lepers disease and HIV Desease/Nerve disease.
Application Process:
Offline Process:
- The interested applicant should visit the Manipur Building and Other Construction Workers’ Welfare Board office during working hours and request a hard copy of the prescribed application form.
- Alternatively, the applicant can download the form from the official website of the Board.
- Fill in all the mandatory fields in the application form, and attach the necessary documents (self-attested, if required).
- Submit the completed application form and documents to the Labour Board Inspector.
- Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the Labour Board Inspector confirming submission, with essential details such as the date, time, and unique identification number (if applicable).
Documents Required:
- Certificate of Registration (of the construction worker).
- Payment Receipt of the last contribution.
- Calculation Sheet for the medical expenses related to the ailment.
- Medical Certificate (from a certified doctor).
- Aadhaar Card of the beneficiary.
- First Page of Bank Passbook (for payment details).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):
- Who is eligible for the scheme?
The scheme is available to registered construction workers and their family members (spouse and children). - What diseases are covered under this scheme?
The scheme covers serious ailments like T.B., Cancer, Heart Disease, Kidney Disease, Eye Disease, Leprosy, HIV Disease, and Nerve Disease. - Can family members of the worker avail of this scheme?
Yes, spouse and children of the worker are eligible for assistance under this scheme. - Is there any limitation on the number of times assistance can be availed?
The assistance is available per ailment, with a specified amount provided for major surgeries and minor treatments annually. - Can retired workers avail of the scheme?
No, the scheme applies only to active workers who are registered with the board. - Are private hospital treatments covered?
Yes, treatments in private hospitals are covered, provided they meet the required medical guidelines. - What documents are needed for the application?
Required documents include Certificate of Registration, Payment Receipt, Medical Certificate, Aadhaar Card, and the first page of Bank Passbook. - How can one apply for this scheme?
Workers can apply offline by visiting the Manipur Building and Other Construction Workers’ Welfare Board office or by downloading the application form from the official website. - What is the maximum financial assistance for major surgeries?
The maximum assistance for major surgeries is ₹45,000 per operation. - Is the assistance available annually?
Yes, the assistance is available annually, with a fixed amount for minor treatments and higher amounts for major surgeries.