Medical Assistance for the Construction Worker
in Sikkim
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Medical Assistance for the Construction Worker in Sikkim
Medical Assistance for the Construction Worker is a government scheme available to eligible residents of Sikkim.
Apply for Medical Assistance for the Construction Worker in Sikkim
Scheme Overview
The "Medical Assistance for the Construction Workers" by the Sikkim BOCW Welfare Board, Labour Department, is a welfare scheme of the board that provides medical expenses for the treatment of the registered beneficiary and /or his dependents.
Eligibility Criteria
> **For Registration as a Building/ Construction Worker:**
- The applicant should be a resident of Sikkim.
- The applicant should be a Building/ Construction Worker.
- The applicant should be between 18 and 60 years.
- The applicant should have served the Board for at least 90 days in a given year.
> **For the Application of the Welfare Scheme:**
- Should be a registered member Under the Sikkim Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
- The applicant should suffer from T.B., Cancer, Heart Disease, Kidney Disease, Eye Disease, Leprosy and Nerve Disease, heart Disease, Kidney Disease etc.
Benefits
₹10,000/- is provided for Medical assistance.
Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | Photographs of the concerned worker. |
| 2 | Attested copy of Proof of Age. |
| 3 | Attested copy of Address Proof. |
| 4 | Details of the establishment where the applicant is working. |
| 5 | Proof regarding Submission of Registration fees. |
| 6 | Letter from concerned organization/establishment. |
| 7 | Identity Card. |
| 8 | Medical Certificate. |
Common questions in Sikkim
Who can apply for Medical Assistance for the Construction Worker in Sikkim?
Eligible residents of Sikkim who meet the scheme’s overall criteria can apply for Medical Assistance for the Construction Worker. Refer to the eligibility section above for the complete checklist.
What documents are required for Medical Assistance for the Construction Worker in Sikkim?
Applicants in Sikkim 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 building worker must be at least 18 years old and not older than 60 years old.