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Medical Assistance for the Construction Worker

The Medical Assistance for the Construction Workers by the Sikkim BOCW Welfare Board, Labour Department, is a welfare scheme of the board that provides medical expenses for the treatment of the registered beneficiary and /or his dependents.

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About This Scheme

The "Medical Assistance for the Construction Workers" by the Sikkim Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, Labour Department, is a welfare scheme for the registered workers of the board. Under this scheme, medical expenses shall be provided for the treatment of the beneficiary and /or his dependents suffering from T.B. Cancer, Heart Disease, Kidney Disease, Eye Disease, Leprosy and Nerve Disease. However where an operation is involved for the treatment of the diseases like heart Disease, Kidney Disease etc.

Benefits

₹10.0K

  • ₹10,000/- is provided for Medical assistance.

Eligibility

Note: You may be eligible based on the information shown. Please verify the official eligibility requirements before applying.
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    > For Registration as a Building/ Construction Worker:

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    The applicant should be a resident of Sikkim.

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    The applicant should be a Building/ Construction Worker.

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    The applicant should be between 18 and 60 years.

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    The applicant should have served the Board for at least 90 days in a given year.

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    > For the Application of the Welfare Scheme:

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    Should be a registered member Under the Sikkim Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.

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    The applicant should suffer from T.B., Cancer, Heart Disease, Kidney Disease, Eye Disease, Leprosy and Nerve Disease, heart Disease, Kidney Disease etc.

Required Documents

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    > For Registration as a Building/ Construction Worker:
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    Photographs of the concerned worker.
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    Attested copy of Proof of Age.
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    Attested copy of Address Proof.
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    Details of the establishment where the applicant is working.
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    Proof regarding Submission of Registration fees.
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    > For the Application of the Welfare Scheme:
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    Letter from concerned organization/establishment.
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    Identity Card.
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    Medical Certificate.

✦ Required ◦ Optional

How to Apply

IIn-person
Registration Process as a Building/ Construction Worker:

Step 1: The complete application form along with the required documents is required to be submitted to the Registering Officer of the area.

Step 2: The Registering Officer, after satisfying himself/herself with all the details, may register the worker as a beneficiary under the act and issue an Identity Card in Form XXVIII.

Application Process of the Welfare Scheme:

Step 1: Upon receiving the Identity Card as a Building/ Construction Worker, the applicant needs to download the application form for the concerned welfare scheme and submit the form along with the mandatory documents to the Secretary or any other Officer authorized by him in the District Labour Office (self attested, if required).

Step 2: Later on, verifying the eligibility of the concerned welfare scheme, the applicant may get the benefits.

  • Application form for the Registration as a Beneficiary: Form XXVII (Refer Page No: 153).
  • Application form for the Medical Assistance: Form XL (Refer Page No: 167).
Helpdesk:

For further enquiry, workers can contact the following numbers:-

70769-26998 (BOCW Nodal Officer)

90643-89842 (East)

90028-33969 (Pakyong)

96098-63959 (South)

95477-16798 (West)

96359-98441 (North)

Toll Free Helpline for labourers: 18003451474

Quick Info

Level
Central Government
Max benefit
₹10.0K

Available In

Sikkim

Categories

Social welfare & EmpowermentHealth & Wellness

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