Medical Assistance (MBOCWWB)
in Meghalaya
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Medical Assistance (MBOCWWB) in Meghalaya
Medical Assistance (MBOCWWB) is a government scheme available to eligible residents of Meghalaya.
Apply for Medical Assistance (MBOCWWB) in Meghalaya
Scheme Overview
The scheme provides financial assistance to registered construction workers who are hospitalized for five or more days due to an accident or any disease.
Eligibility Criteria
The beneficiary should be a resident of Meghalaya.
The beneficiary should be engaged in a building or other construction work.
The beneficiary should be registered under the Meghalaya Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
The beneficiary should have an active membership of the Board.
The registered construction workers who are hospitalized for five or more days due to an accident or any disease are eligible to apply under the scheme.
Benefits
The financial assistance shall be ₹200/- for first 5 days and ₹20/- each for the remaining days subject to a minimum ₹1,000/-.
This assistance shall also be given to the beneficiary who meets with an accident and is put in plaster at the residence.
If disability resulted due to an accident, the worker shall be eligible for financial assistance upto a maximum ₹5,000/- depending upon the percentage of disability.
Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | Photograph of the worker |
| 2 | ID Proof of worker (Electoral Card, Ration Card, Driver's License, Aadhaar Card, Passport are acceptable) |
| 3 | Employer Certificate/Self Certification (Issued Either by the Labour Inspector or the Employer or SDO/AEE of Works Department) |
| 4 | Bank Passbook of the worker |
| 5 | eShram ID card, if any |
| 6 | Age proof of concerned building worker/applicant i.e. School certificate, Certificate from the Registrar of Birth and Deaths, Certificate from the Medical Officer not below the rank of an Assistant Surgeon in Government Service, Electoral Photo Identity C |
| 7 | Nomination Form duly signed by the applicant |
| 8 | Self-declaration towards non-enrolment as a member of any other welfare fund/ board |
| 9 | SC/ST Certificate (if applicable) |
| 10 | Any other documents as required |
| 11 | MBOCWWB ID Card |
| 12 | Medical Certificate of disability issued by the Chief Medical Officer |
| 13 | Employer Certificate |
| 14 | Medical Challans/Receipts/Bills from the Hospital concern during the Stay |
| 15 | Discharge Slip |
| 16 | Challan/Receipt of the last Monthly Subscription paid |
| 17 | Any other documents as required |
Common questions in Meghalaya
Who can apply for Medical Assistance (MBOCWWB) in Meghalaya?
Eligible residents of Meghalaya who meet the scheme’s overall criteria can apply for Medical Assistance (MBOCWWB). Refer to the eligibility section above for the complete checklist.
What documents are required for Medical Assistance (MBOCWWB) in Meghalaya?
Applicants in Meghalaya 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 Labour Department, Government of Meghalaya, through the MBOCWWB.