Scheme: Medical Assistance to Beneficiaries, Himachal Pradesh Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (HPBOCWWB), Govt. of Himachal Pradesh The HPBOCWWB in collaboration with the Government of Himachal Pradesh has a medical assistance scheme to help financially its registered construction workers and their families.
This scheme provides facilitates consular assistance for treatment outside and inside India on medical grounds and critical illness that ensures workers can avail requisite healthcare.
Benefits of the Scheme:
- ₹50,000 annually for outdoor medical treatment.
- ₹1,00,000 annually for indoor medical expenses.
- ₹5,00,000 yearly for critical illness treatment for the registered beneficiary and their dependents, provided they submit valid medical bills from government hospitals or approved medical facilities.
Eligibility:
For Registration:
- The applicant must be a resident of Himachal Pradesh.
- The applicant should be a Building/Construction Worker.
- The applicant must be aged between 18 and 60 years.
- The worker must have completed at least 90 days of building and other construction work in the last 12 months.
- The registration must be renewed annually.
For Application:
- The applicant must be engaged in building or construction work.
- The applicant must be registered under the HPBOCWWB.
- The worker’s membership with the Welfare Board must be active at the time of application.
Application Process:
Offline Process:
- The interested applicant should visit the Labor Welfare Office (during office hours) and request a hard copy of the prescribed application form from the concerned authority.
- Fill in all the mandatory fields in the application form, paste a passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach the necessary documents (self-attested, if required).
- Submit the completed form with a wage slip or appointment letter verifying 90 days of construction work. If unavailable, a certificate from a local authority (e.g., councillor, executive officer, or Panchayat Secretary) can be submitted.
- After submission, the worker will receive an acknowledgement receipt confirming registration.
Online Process:
- Visit the official website of HPBOCWWB.
- Register by filling out the required information and uploading necessary documents.
- Submit the form and track your application status via the website.
Note:
- Renewal: Every worker must renew their registration after three years. A renewal fee is required, and proof of 90 days of work must be submitted each year to maintain eligibility for benefits.
- A one-time registration fee must be paid at the office, and it will be valid for three years.
Documents Required:
- Identity Proof (e.g., Aadhaar Card, Voter Card).
- Passport-size Photograph.
- Undertaking.
- Work Slip or Appointment Letter.
- Proof of Residence (e.g., Ration Card).
- Bank Account Details or a copy of the bank passbook.
- Caste Certificate (if applicable).
- Age Proof.
- Labour Card.
- Medical Document (if claiming medical benefits).
- Medical Bills.
- Identity Proof of the nominee/legal heir.
- Other documents as required.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):
- The “Medical Assistance to Beneficiaries” program?
The system helps registered construction workers and their dependents pay for outdoor, indoor, and critical illness medical services. - Who can join the scheme?
Registered construction workers in Himachal Pradesh who meet age and job requirements can participate. - The scheme offers what benefits?
The scheme provides ₹50,000 for outdoor therapy, ₹1,000,000 for indoor medical bills, and ₹5,000,000 for severe disease treatment. - How do I join the scheme?
The HPBOCWWB website allows online registration, whereas the Labor Welfare Office accepts offline registration. - Are there age restrictions for registration?
Yes, applicants must be 18–60. - Can I claim dependent medical benefits?
Yes, the scheme covers registered worker dependents. - What medical care is covered?
The plan covers outdoor and indoor medical care, as well as cancer, kidney, and organ transplants. - Do hospitals have treatment restrictions?
Government hospitals and facilities provide medical care. Critical patients may be referred to out-of-state facilities.