Medical Assistance (A.B.O.C.W.W.B)

Description
The scheme “Medical Assistance” was started by the Assam Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board A.B.O.C.W.W.B , Labour Welfare Department, Government of Assam. Under this scheme, medical assistance shall be provided to the Building & Other Construction Workers who are registered under A.B.O.C.W.W.B during hospitalization, partial disability, and for critical diseases such as Cancer, Heart attack bypass surgery , Failure of kidney kidney transplantation , Liver cirrhosis, etc. as per decision of the Board. Medical assistance shall be provided to the beneficiaries immediately after registration.

Benefits
• Medical Assistance: ₹1,000/- per day for the first 5 days hospitalized + ₹200/- each for the remaining days of hospitalized subject to maximum ₹20,000/-.
• Registered beneficiaries also avail of partial disability benefits of ₹25,000/-, ₹50,000/-, ₹75,000/- and ₹1.50 Lakhs on the percentage of disability upto 25%, upto 50%, upto 80% and more than 80% respectively.
• Financial assistance of ₹1.50 Lakh for critical diseases such as Cancer, Heart attack (bypass surgery), Failure of the kidney (kidney transplantation), Liver cirrhosis, etc. shall be given to registered beneficiaries as per the decision of the Board.

Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant should be a permanent resident of Assam.
2. The applicant should be engaged in any building & other construction work.
3. The construction worker should be registered with the Assam Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
4. The applicant should have an active membership with the Board.
5. The worker who is hospitalized or has partial disability due to an accident or is suffering from critical diseases such as cancer, heart attack, failure of kidney, etc., can avail of the benefits under the scheme.

Required Documents
• Passport size photograph (Applicant and Nominee)
• Proof of Age/DOB
• Copy of Aadhaar Card
• Copy of Voter ID Card
• Bank passbook first page
• Experience Certificate/Employers Certificate (90 days working record to check eligibility)
• Completely filled Nomination Form
• Completely filled Registration Form
• Any other relevant documents
• ABOCWWB ID Card
• Attested Copy of ID Card
• Copy of Payslip of Account Pay book Showing Monthly Contribution Deposited
• Accident report from the Employer/Principal Employer/Local Police Authority
• Bank passbook first page
• All documents of treatment in the Government Hospital
• Photo of the part of the person affected due to the accident
• Percentage of Disability Certificate from the Appropriate Authority
• Any other relevant documents

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the Medical Assistance Scheme offered by the Assam Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (A.B.O.C.W.W.B)?
A: The Medical Assistance Scheme is an initiative launched by A.B.O.C.W.W.B, Labour Welfare Department, Government of Assam. It aims to provide medical assistance to registered Building & Other Construction Workers during hospitalization, partial disability, and for critical diseases such as Cancer, Heart attack (bypass surgery), Failure of kidney (kidney transplantation), Liver cirrhosis, etc.

Q: Who is eligible for medical assistance under this scheme?
A: Building & Other Construction Workers who are registered under A.B.O.C.W.W.B are eligible for medical assistance under this scheme.

Q: When will the medical assistance be provided to the beneficiaries?
A: Medical assistance shall be provided to the beneficiaries immediately after registration with the Board.

Q: What are the benefits offered under the Medical Assistance Scheme?
A: A. Medical Assistance: [?]1,000/- per day for the first 5 days hospitalized + [?]200/- each for the remaining days of hospitalized subject to a maximum of [?]20,000/-.

b. Partial Disability Benefit: Registered beneficiaries can avail benefits of [?]25,000/-, [?]50,000/-, [?]75,000/-, and [?]1.50 Lakhs based on the percentage of disability - up to 25%, up to 50%, up to 80%, and more than 80% respectively.

c. Critical Diseases Coverage: [?]1.50 Lakhs for critical diseases such as Cancer, Heart attack (bypass surgery), Failure of kidney (kidney transplantation), Liver cirrhosis, etc., as per the decision of the Board.

Q: What is the maximum limit for hospitalization benefits under the scheme?
A: The maximum limit for hospitalization benefits is [?]20,000/-, including [?]1,000/- per day for the first 5 days hospitalized and [?]200/- each for the remaining days.

Q: How are critical diseases determined for coverage under the scheme?
A: Critical diseases such as Cancer, Heart attack (bypass surgery), Failure of kidney (kidney transplantation), Liver cirrhosis, etc., are covered based on the decision of the Board.

Q: What are the residency requirements for workers?
A: Workers must be permanent residents of Assam to be eligible for the Medical Assistance Scheme.

Q: Is there an age limit for applicants?
A: Yes, the age of the worker applying for the scheme should be between 18 to 55 years.

Q: Can a worker apply for the scheme if they are registered with another welfare board in a different state?
A: No, applicants must be registered specifically with the Assam Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board to be eligible for the scheme.

Q: How to apply under the scheme?
A: The eligible beneficiaries may apply through the portal. https://abocwwb.assam.gov.in/