Medical Assistance (ANBOCWWB)

Description
The scheme “Medical Assistance” was started by the Andaman & Nicobar Islands Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board ANBOCWWB , Department of Labour, Employment & Training, Andaman & Nicobar Administration. Under this scheme, medical assistance shall be provided to the Building & Other Construction Workers, who are registered under the A&N Islands Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, and his/her dependents& 39; family members during hospitalization because of an accident or illness.

Benefits
• Medical assistance will be provided to the beneficiaries @ ₹200/- per day for the first 5 days of hospitalization and ₹100 per day for the remaining days subject to a maximum of ₹5,000/-.
• The beneficiary shall be entitled to ₹1,00,000/- in the event of medical referred cases to the Mainland of the beneficiary or his/her dependents to the Mainland by the Govt. Medical Authorities for treatment.
• Subject to production of a referral letter from competent authority ₹1,000/- for Beneficiary or their "Family" in case of emergency treatment in a hospital operating in Andaman & Nicobar Islands (once in a year).
• Subject to the production of referral remarks by Govt. Hospital/PHC in outer Islands ₹600/- per day for the period of their stay in Port Blair subject to a maximum of ₹15,000/- (Medical referral cases from outer Islands of Andaman & Nicobar Islands to Port Blair).

Eligibility Criteria
1. The beneficiary should be a resident of the Union territory of Andaman & Nicobar Islands.
2. The beneficiary should be engaged in a building or other construction work.
3. The beneficiary should be registered under the A&N Islands Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
4. The beneficiary should have an active membership of the Board.
5. To avail medical assistance under the scheme, either the beneficiary or their dependent should be hospitalized due to an accident or illness.
6. **Note 01:** The beneficiaries are required to produce a medical certificate
7. **Note 02:** The beneficiaries are required to produce a referral letter from the competent authority.

Required Documents
• Passport size photograph
• Proof of age
• Identity proof
• Details of EPF, if any
• Proof of address
• 90 Days Work Duration Certificate issued by the competent authority
• Bank account details
• Any other document as required
• Registration ID Card
• Medical certificate
• Referral letter from the competent authority, if any
• Treatment Bills (Originals)
• Latest Subscription Receipt
• Bank account details/Copy of passbook
• Any other document as required

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who administers the Medical Assistance scheme?
A: The scheme is administered by the Department of Labour, Employment & Training, Andaman & Nicobar Administration.

Q: What are the benefits provided under the scheme?
A: The scheme offers medical assistance of [?]200/- per day for the first 5 days of hospitalization and [?]100 per day for the subsequent days, up to a maximum of [?]5,000/-. In case of referral cases to the Mainland for treatment, beneficiaries are entitled to [?]1,00,000/-.

Q: Who is eligible to avail of these benefits?
A: To be eligible, beneficiaries must be engaged in building or other construction works and registered under the A&N Islands Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.

Q: What conditions apply for medical assistance under the scheme?
A: Medical assistance is provided if either the beneficiary or their dependent is hospitalized due to an accident or illness.

Q: What documentation is required for availing medical assistance?
A: Beneficiaries need to produce a medical certificate or a referral letter from a competent authority as the case may be.

Q: Beneficiaries need to produce a medical certificate and a referral letter from a competent authority.
A: Yes, beneficiaries can avail [?]1000/- for emergency treatment in hospitals operating within Andaman & Nicobar Islands, once a year, subject to producing a referral letter.

Q: Are there provisions for medical referral cases from outer islands to Port Blair?
A: Yes, beneficiaries referred from outer islands to Port Blair can receive [?]600/- per day for the period of their stay, up to a maximum of [?]15,000/-, upon producing referral remarks from a Government Hospital/PHC.

Q: Can dependents of the beneficiary avail of the scheme's benefits?
A: Yes, the dependents of the registered beneficiary are eligible for medical assistance under the scheme.

Q: How to apply under the scheme?
A: To avail the medical assistance under the scheme, the eligible applicant may visit and apply through the online Portal: https://serviceonline.gov.in/login.do