Medical Assistance (A.B.O.C.W.W.B)
in Assam
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Medical Assistance (A.B.O.C.W.W.B) in Assam
Medical Assistance (A.B.O.C.W.W.B) is a government scheme available to eligible residents of Assam.
Apply for Medical Assistance (A.B.O.C.W.W.B) in Assam
Scheme Overview
Medical assistance shall be provided to Building & Other Construction Workers who are registered under A.B.O.C.W.W.B. during hospitalization, partial disability & for critical diseases such as Cancer, Heart attack, Failure of kidney, Liver cirrhosis etc. as per the decision of the Board.
Eligibility Criteria
The applicant should be a permanent resident of Assam.
The applicant should be engaged in any building & other construction work.
The construction worker should be registered with the Assam Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
The applicant should have an active membership with the Board.
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.
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.
Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | Passport size photograph (Applicant and Nominee) |
| 2 | Proof of Age/DOB |
| 3 | Copy of Aadhaar Card |
| 4 | Copy of Voter ID Card |
| 5 | Bank passbook first page |
| 6 | Experience Certificate/Employers Certificate (90 days working record to check eligibility) |
| 7 | Completely filled Nomination Form |
| 8 | Completely filled Registration Form |
| 9 | Any other relevant documents |
| 10 | ABOCWWB ID Card |
| 11 | Attested Copy of ID Card |
| 12 | Copy of Payslip of Account Pay book Showing Monthly Contribution Deposited |
| 13 | Accident report from the Employer/Principal Employer/Local Police Authority |
| 14 | Bank passbook first page |
| 15 | All documents of treatment in the Government Hospital |
| 16 | Photo of the part of the person affected due to the accident |
| 17 | Percentage of Disability Certificate from the Appropriate Authority |
| 18 | Any other relevant documents |
Common questions in Assam
Who can apply for Medical Assistance (A.B.O.C.W.W.B) in Assam?
Eligible residents of Assam who meet the scheme’s overall criteria can apply for Medical Assistance (A.B.O.C.W.W.B). Refer to the eligibility section above for the complete checklist.
What documents are required for Medical Assistance (A.B.O.C.W.W.B) in Assam?
Applicants in Assam typically need identity proof (Aadhaar), state residency proof, bank account details, and any scheme-specific documents listed in the documents section.
Frequently Asked Questions
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.