Financial Assistance of Hearing Machine/Hearing Aid to Workers and their Dependents- Haryana Labour Welfare Board

Description
The scheme “Financial Assistance of Hearing Machine/Hearing Aid to Workers and their Dependents” is implemented by the Haryana Labour Welfare Board HLWB , Labour Department, Government of Haryana. Under this scheme, financial assistance of ₹5,000/- or the actual cost of the hearing aid, whichever is less, is provided to workers employed in industrial and commercial establishments in the state of Haryana and their dependents for the purchase of hearing aid machine in case they lose their hearing power in an accident or for any other reason. The benefit of this scheme is provided to the worker or his/her dependents after every five years.

Benefits
• Under this scheme, financial assistance of ₹5,000/- or the actual cost of the hearing aid, whichever is less, is provided to workers and their dependents for the purchase of hearing aids machine.
• **Note:** The worker will be provided with a one-time financial assistance in a block of 5 years to purchase hearing aids.

Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant should be employed in an industrial or commercial establishment in Haryana.
2. The worker should be registered with the Haryana Labour Welfare Board.
3. The monthly salary of the worker should not exceed ₹25,000/-.
4. The service period of the worker is fixed for one year.
5. The worker will get the benefit after every five years in the whole service period.
6. Workers and their dependents are eligible to receive assistance if they lose their hearing due to an accident or any other reason.

Required Documents
• Aadhaar Card
• Passport-size photograph
• Parivar Pehchan Patra (Family ID)
• Bank account details
• Proof of residence
• Ration Card
• Caste Certificate (If applicable)
• Proof of age
• Disability certificate (If applicable)
• Any other documents as required
• ID proof of the worker issued by the organization
• Employer Certificate
• Employee Salary Slip (Previous Month)
• Medical Certificate/Disability Certificate
• Prescription slip of Doctor and Purchase Bill of Hearing Machine
• Affidavit/Undertaking (Self)
• Attested copy of the Ration Card/ ESI Card /Parivar Pehchan Patra (Proof of being dependent on the worker)
• Bank account details
• Any other documents as required

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who is eligible for this scheme?
A: Workers employed in industrial and commercial establishments in Haryana and their dependents are eligible to avail the benefits under this scheme.

Q: What is the financial assistance provided under this scheme?
A: Financial assistance of up to [?]5,000/- or the actual cost of the hearing aid, whichever is less, is provided.

Q: How often can a worker receive this benefit?
A: A worker can receive this benefit once every five years.

Q: What is the salary limit for eligibility?
A: The monthly salary of the worker should not exceed [?]25,000/-.

Q: Is there a minimum service period required to qualify for the scheme?
A: Yes, the worker must have a minimum service period of one year.

Q: Can dependents of the worker also avail of this benefit?
A: Yes, dependents of the worker are also eligible.

Q: Under what circumstances can one apply for this scheme?
A: If a worker or their dependent loses their hearing due to an accident or any other reason.

Q: How does one register for this scheme?
A: The worker should visit the official website of the Labour Department Haryana at https://hrylabour.gov.in/.

Q: Where can applications for scheme benefits be submitted?
A: Applications can be submitted through the Antyodaya-SARAL Portal at https://saralharyana.gov.in/.