Medical Assistance (APB&OCWWB)

Description
The scheme “Medical Assistance” was started by the Department of Labour and Employment, Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh for registered workers of the Arunachal Pradesh Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board APB&OCWWB . The state government has proposed and implemented this scheme through the APB&OCWWB for providing medical assistance to registered workers who are hospitalized for five or more than five days due to accident or disease.

Benefits
• ₹ 2000/- only for the first five days.
• ₹100/- each for the remaining days subject to a maximum of ₹15,000/- if disability occurs due to accident.
• Additional benefits up to a maximum of ₹25,000/- depending upon the percentage of disability.

Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant should be a permanent resident of Arunachal Pradesh.
2. The applicant must be employed in the Building and Other Construction works.
3. The applicant should be registered with Labour Welfare Board (APB&OCWWB).
4. The applicant’s membership must be active at the time of application.
5. The applicant must have a disease or had an accident for which he/she should be hospitalised or put in plaster at his/her residence.

Application Process
Step 1: Registration Process:
Offline

Registration Process:

Required Documents
• Identity proof i.e. Aadhaar Card, Voter ID card, etc.
• Original copy of registration card /membership card of the board
• Application form
• Bank Account number/ front page of the passbook
• Passport-size photographs
• Address proof

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the objective of the scheme?
A: The objective of this scheme is to provide medical assistance to registered workers who are hospitalized for five or more than five days due to an accident or disease.

Q: By which department was this scheme launched?
A: Department of Labour and Employment, Government of Arunachal Pradesh

Q: What is the full form of APB&OCWWB?
A: Arunachal Pradesh Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board

Q: How much cash assistance will be given to the eligible worker during his/her hospitalization?
A: Cash assistance of [?]2000/- will be given to the worker for the first five days and [?]100/- each for the remaining days subject to a maximum of [?]15,000/- during his/her hospitalization.

Q: What is the addition benefit to be given to the worker?
A: The Additional benefit up to a maximum of [?]25,000/- will be given to the eligible worker depending upon the percentage of disability.

Q: Who is eligible under this scheme?
A: The worker who have a disease or had an accident for which he/she should be hospitalized or put in plaster at his/her residence is eligible to take benefit of the scheme.

Q: Is this scheme only for a worker /labour of Arunachal Pradesh?
A: Yes, the applicant should be a permanent resident of Arunachal Pradesh.

Q: Is it mandatory to have registered under Board?
A: Yes, the labour/worker must be a registered worker under the Board.

Q: Can a worker also eligible to take the benefits of the scheme if membership has been expired?
A: No, the worker's membership shall be active to take the benefits of the scheme.

Q: How can I avail the benefits of the scheme?
A: The applicant needs to contact Registering Officers, APB&OCWWB of the respective District.