West Bengal Transport Workers’ Social Security Scheme: Medical Benefit for Major Ailments

The “West Bengal Transport Workers’ Social Security Scheme: Medical Benefit for Major Ailments” by the Labour Department, West Bengal, is designed to alleviate the financial burden of medical expenses for individuals and families dealing with severe health conditions. Under this scheme, financial assistance up-to ₹20,000/- is provided for the treatment of beneficiaries or their family members suffering from major ailments Cancer, Leprosy, T.B, brain stroke, cardiac problems, malfunctioning of kidney(s), AIDS, Eye Ailments, Vericosis of Vein, or Thalassemia requiring hospitalisation and treatment. In cases of major surgery, additional relief up to ₹60,000/-may be allowed.