Medical Expenses for Treatment of Major Ailments (O.B.O.C.W.W.B)
in Odisha
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Medical Expenses for Treatment of Major Ailments (O.B.O.C.W.W.B) in Odisha
Medical Expenses for Treatment of Major Ailments (O.B.O.C.W.W.B) is a government scheme available to eligible residents of Odisha.
Apply for Medical Expenses for Treatment of Major Ailments (O.B.O.C.W.W.B) in Odisha
Scheme Overview
The “Medical Expenses for Treatment of Major Ailments” scheme by the BOCW Welfare Board, Labour Department, Odisha, is a welfare scheme that provides financial assistance for the treatment of beneficiary or his/ her dependents suffering from major diseases.
Eligibility Criteria
> **For Registration as a Building/ Construction Worker:**
- The applicant should be a resident of Odisha.
- The applicant should be a Building/ Construction Worker.
- The applicant should be between 18 and 60 years.
- The applicant should have engaged in building and construction work for at least 90 days in a given year.
- The applicant should not be a member of any other Welfare Fund established under any law.
> **For the Application of the Welfare Scheme:**
- The applicant should be a registered member of the Odisha Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board or the applicant should be a dependent of the member.
- The beneficiary should be registered at least for one year in line of the Odisha State Treatment Fund.
- The applicant should suffer from any major diseases.
Benefits
Quantum of Assistance: ₹3,00,000/-.
Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | Aadhaar Linked Bank Passbook Front Page Copy (Allowed file types: PNG, JPG, PDF. Allowed size: less than 500 KB). |
| 2 | Passport Size Photo (Allowed type: PNG, JPG. Allowed size: less than 500 KB). |
| 3 | Aadhaar Card (Allowed file types: PNG, JPG, PDF. Allowed size: less than 500 KB). |
| 4 | Signature of Applicant (Allowed type: PNG, JPG. Allowed size: less than 500 KB). |
| 5 | Employment certificate (Allowed file types: PNG, JPG, PDF. Allowed size: less than 500 KB). |
| 6 | Xerox copy of Registration Certificate of the beneficiary duly attested by DLO/ ALO/ RLI of the concerned district. |
| 7 | Xerox copy of updated annual contribution receipt to be verified by the DLO/ ALO/ RLI of the concerned district. |
| 8 | Essentiality Certificate to be filled completely and to be signed not below the rank of Assistant Surgeon of Government Hospital. |
| 9 | All original Bills should be verified by the treating doctor and it should be signed on the face of the bills with a seal. |
| 10 | In case of disability due to accident caused during employment and as per the OB & OCWW Board Rules, Disability Certificate by a Medical Board to be submitted stating the cause of accidents, percentage of disability with permanent/ temporary nature. |
| 11 | In case of Temporary Disability, the construction worker is eligible only for medical treatment. |
Common questions in Odisha
Who can apply for Medical Expenses for Treatment of Major Ailments (O.B.O.C.W.W.B) in Odisha?
Eligible residents of Odisha who meet the scheme’s overall criteria can apply for Medical Expenses for Treatment of Major Ailments (O.B.O.C.W.W.B). Refer to the eligibility section above for the complete checklist.
What documents are required for Medical Expenses for Treatment of Major Ailments (O.B.O.C.W.W.B) in Odisha?
Applicants in Odisha 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.