The “Medical Assistance/Wage Compensation during Illness” scheme is implemented by the Haryana Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (HBOCWWB) under the Labour Department, Government of Haryana. This scheme provides wage compensation or financial assistance to registered construction workers, based on the prevailing minimum wages in the state, if they are admitted to a government or government-approved private hospital for treatment due to an accident or illness. The assistance is applicable when the worker is hospitalized for a period ranging from 4 to 30 days.
Benefits
- Wage Compensation/Financial Assistance:
- Provided to workers admitted for treatment in a government or empanelled private hospital for a minimum of 4 days and a maximum of 30 days.
- Frequency:
- Assistance is available for a period not exceeding one month in a year.
Eligibility
- Employment:
- The applicant must be engaged in building or construction work.
- Registration:
- The applicant must be registered with the Haryana Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
- Membership Duration:
- The worker must have a minimum of one year of regular membership.
- Active Membership:
- The applicant must have an active membership with the Board.
- Hospitalization Requirement:
- The worker must be admitted to a government or government-approved private hospital for treatment due to an accident or illness for a period of 4 to 30 days.
- Annual Limit:
- The assistance is provided for a maximum period of one month per year.
Application Process
Online Registration Under HBOCWWB
- Visit the Official Website:
- Go to the Labour Department Haryana website and click on the “Building & Ors Const. Workers Welfare Board” link.
- If you don’t have login details, click on “Click Here” to register.
- Acknowledge Instructions:
- Read all instructions, tick the acknowledgment box, and click “Submit.”
- Parivar Pehchan Patra (PPP) Verification:
- If you have a Family ID:
- Select “I have family ID,” enter your PPP number, click “Fetch Family Details,” select your family member, enter the OTP, and click “Click to Verify.”
- If you do not have a Family ID:
- Select the option for those without a PPP ID, and you will be redirected to the PPP Portal to obtain one.
- If you have a Family ID:
- Aadhaar Verification:
- Provide your Aadhaar number, tick the declaration checkbox, and click “Continue.”
- Complete Registration:
- Fill out the registration form and upload your photo, then submit the form.
- Login:
- Once registered, log in using your username and password.
- Work Experience:
- To avail of benefits, pay the registration fee and add at least 90 days of work experience from the preceding year, as verified by an Officer.
Applying for Scheme Benefits via the Antyodaya-SARAL Portal
- Registration on Antyodaya-SARAL:
- Visit the Antyodaya-SARAL Portal.
- If not registered, click “New User/Register Here,” fill in mandatory details (Full Name, Email ID, Mobile Number, Password, State), and click “Submit.”
- Verify your mobile number and email through the OTP.
- Login:
- Log in with your registered credentials (email ID, password, and captcha).
- Apply for Services:
- Click “Apply for Services” and then “View all Available Services.”
- Select the Scheme:
- Search for the “Medical Assistance/Wage Compensation during Illness” scheme and click to open the application form.
- Fetch Family Data:
- Enter your Parivar Pehchan Patra number (Family ID) and click “Click here to Fetch Family Data” to display registered family members.
- Select the beneficiary/applicant name and verify using the OTP.
- Complete and Submit Application:
- Fill in all mandatory details, upload required documents, preview the application, and click “Submit.”
- Application Tracking:
- You can track your application status online; updates will be sent to your registered mobile number.
Documents Required
For Registration Under HBOCWWB
- Identity Proof (e.g., Aadhaar Card, Voter Card)
- Passport-size Photograph
- Attested Work Experience Document
- Proof of Residence (Electricity Bill, Lease Agreement, etc.)
- Ration Card
- Bank Account Details
- Caste Certificate (if applicable)
- Proof of Age
- Parivar Pehchan Patra (Family ID)
- Disability Certificate (if applicable)
- Any other documents as required
For Scheme Benefits
- Identity Proof/ID Card of Worker
- Certificate by Medical Officer
- Discharge Slip from the Hospital
- Parivar Pehchan Patra (Family ID)
- Undertaking by the Applicant
- Any additional documents as required
Frequently Asked Questions
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What benefits does the scheme provide?
Wage compensation or financial assistance is provided if a registered worker is admitted to a government or empanelled private hospital for treatment for 4 to 30 days due to an accident or illness. -
How is the wage compensation amount determined?
It is provided as per the prevailing minimum wages in the state. -
Can a worker receive assistance for hospitalization lasting more than 30 days?
No, assistance is limited to a maximum period of 30 days (one month) per year. -
What type of hospitals are eligible for treatment under the scheme?
Only government hospitals or government-approved private hospitals are eligible. -
Can the scheme be availed for both illnesses and accidents?
Yes, the scheme covers both illnesses and accidents. -
Who is eligible for the scheme?
Workers engaged in building or construction work registered with the HBOCWWB who have a minimum of one year’s membership and have been admitted for treatment. -
How can a construction worker register with the HBOCWWB?
Registration is completed online via the official website of the Labour Department Haryana, following the detailed steps provided. -
How can a worker apply for the scheme benefits?
Once registered, the worker can apply online via the Antyodaya-SARAL Portal by selecting the scheme, filling out the application, and uploading required documents. -
What documents are required to apply for the scheme?
Documents include identity proofs, a certificate from a medical officer, discharge slip, Parivar Pehchan Patra, and any other documents as specified. -
Does the scheme cover both accidents and other reasons for disability?
Yes, it covers cases of illness as well as accidents.