Medical Assistance (Karmika Arogya Bhagya) (K.B.O.C.W.W.B)
in Karnataka
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Medical Assistance (Karmika Arogya Bhagya) (K.B.O.C.W.W.B) in Karnataka
Medical Assistance (Karmika Arogya Bhagya) (K.B.O.C.W.W.B) is a government scheme available to eligible residents of Karnataka.
Apply for Medical Assistance (Karmika Arogya Bhagya) (K.B.O.C.W.W.B) in Karnataka
Scheme Overview
The "Medical Assistance (Karmika Arogya Bhagya)'' by the BOCW Welfare Board, Department of Labour, Karnataka, is a welfare scheme that provides financial assistance to registered construction workers and their dependents for hospitalisation expenses in recognised hospitals.
Eligibility Criteria
> ***For Registration as a Building/ Construction Worker:***
- The applicant should be a Building/ Construction Worker (Unorganised Worker).
- The applicant should be a minimum of 18 years of age.
- The applicant should have engaged in building and construction work for at least 90 days in a given year.
> **For the Application of the Welfare Scheme:**
- The applicant should be a registered construction worker Under the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board of Karnataka or his/her dependents.
- The beneficiary must be hospitalized for at least 48 continuous hours.
- Treatment must be conducted in a government, private, or State Government recognised insurance scheme hospital.
Benefits
**Financial Coverage:** ₹300/- per day to the maximum of ₹20,000/- for a continuous period of Hospitalization subject to actuals.
> **Note:****** The assistance shall be towards hospitalisation for a minimum of 48 hours continuously.
Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | Employment Certificate/90 Days Work Certificate (Form V(A)/V(B)/V(C)/V(D)). |
| 2 | Aadhar Card (Self-Attested). |
| 3 | Ration Card(non-mandatory). |
| 4 | Age Proof (Voter ID Card/Aadhar Card). |
| 5 | Discharge Summary. |
| 6 | Form 22A. |
| 7 | Treatment Bill. |
| 8 | Self Declaration Form. |
| 9 | Employment Certificate/90 Days Work Certificate (Form V(A)/V(B)/V(C)/V(D)). |
| 10 | Employment Certificate/90 Days Work Certificate (Form V(A)/V(B)/V(C)/V(D)). |
Common questions in Karnataka
Who can apply for Medical Assistance (Karmika Arogya Bhagya) (K.B.O.C.W.W.B) in Karnataka?
Eligible residents of Karnataka who meet the scheme’s overall criteria can apply for Medical Assistance (Karmika Arogya Bhagya) (K.B.O.C.W.W.B). Refer to the eligibility section above for the complete checklist.
What documents are required for Medical Assistance (Karmika Arogya Bhagya) (K.B.O.C.W.W.B) in Karnataka?
Applicants in Karnataka typically need identity proof (Aadhaar), state residency proof, bank account details, and any scheme-specific documents listed in the documents section.
Frequently Asked Questions
Any construction worker whose age is minimum 18 years of age and has worked in any construction work for a minimum of 90 days in a year, are eligible to register as a beneficiary under the Board.