Medical Assistance (ANBOCWWB)
in Andaman and Nicobar Islands
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Medical Assistance (ANBOCWWB) in Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Medical Assistance (ANBOCWWB) is a government scheme available to eligible residents of Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
Apply for Medical Assistance (ANBOCWWB) in Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Scheme Overview
The scheme provides medical assistance 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' family members during hospitalization due to accident or illness.
Eligibility Criteria
The beneficiary should be a resident of the Union territory of Andaman & Nicobar Islands.
The beneficiary should be engaged in a building or other construction work.
The beneficiary should be registered under the A&N Islands Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
The beneficiary should have an active membership of the Board.
To avail medical assistance under the scheme, either the beneficiary or their dependent should be hospitalized due to an accident or illness.
**Note 01:** The beneficiaries are required to produce a medical certificate
**Note 02:** The beneficiaries are required to produce a referral letter from the competent authority.
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).
Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | Passport size photograph |
| 2 | Proof of age |
| 3 | Identity proof |
| 4 | Details of EPF, if any |
| 5 | Proof of address |
| 6 | 90 Days Work Duration Certificate issued by the competent authority |
| 7 | Bank account details |
| 8 | Any other document as required |
| 9 | Registration ID Card |
| 10 | Medical certificate |
| 11 | Referral letter from the competent authority, if any |
| 12 | Treatment Bills (Originals) |
| 13 | Latest Subscription Receipt |
| 14 | Bank account details/Copy of passbook |
| 15 | Any other document as required |
Common questions in Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Who can apply for Medical Assistance (ANBOCWWB) in Andaman and Nicobar Islands?
Eligible residents of Andaman and Nicobar Islands who meet the scheme’s overall criteria can apply for Medical Assistance (ANBOCWWB). Refer to the eligibility section above for the complete checklist.
What documents are required for Medical Assistance (ANBOCWWB) in Andaman and Nicobar Islands?
Applicants in Andaman and Nicobar Islands 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 scheme is administered by the Department of Labour, Employment & Training, Andaman & Nicobar Administration.