Reimbursement of Expenditure for Occupational Diseases (P.B.O.C.W.W.B)
in Punjab
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Reimbursement of Expenditure for Occupational Diseases (P.B.O.C.W.W.B) in Punjab
Reimbursement of Expenditure for Occupational Diseases (P.B.O.C.W.W.B) is a government scheme available to eligible residents of Punjab.
Apply for Reimbursement of Expenditure for Occupational Diseases (P.B.O.C.W.W.B) in Punjab
Scheme Overview
The "Reimbursement of Expenditure for Occupational Diseases'' by the BOCW Welfare Board, Department of Labour, Punjab, is a welfare scheme that provides reimbursement of expenditure incurred by the beneficiaries and their dependents for the treatment of 16 dangerous ailments.
Eligibility Criteria
> ***For Registration as a Building/ Construction Worker:***
- The applicant should be a resident of Punjab.
- The applicant should be a Building/ Construction Worker (Unorganised 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 have a monthly income of ₹15,000/- or below.
- The applicant should not be a member of any other Welfare Fund established under any law.
- The applicant should not have membership of the Employees' Provident Fund (EPF)/ National Pension System (NPS)/ Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC).
- The applicant should not be an income tax payer.
> ***For the Application of the Welfare Scheme:***
- The applicant should be a registered member Under the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board of Punjab or should be a family member of the worker.
- The expenditure on treatment of the disease must be verified by the Civil Surgeon.
- The applicant should have exhausted the benefit of ₹50,000/- for all his/her health ailments with the health card facility under the Bhagat “Puran Singh Sehat Beema Yojna” Scheme.
Benefits
Financial Coverage: ₹1,00,000/- or actual expenses, whichever is less.
Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | Age proof (If no age proof is available self declaration). |
| 2 | Residence proof. |
| 3 | Aadhaar card(if available). |
| 4 | Bank Account details (Bank branch, account No. and IFSC/ RTGS number). |
| 5 | Detail of dependents. |
| 6 | Employer’s Certificate (Form No. 28) (90 days of construction work during the last 12 months in the State of Punjab). |
| 7 | Nomination Form (Form No. 27). |
| 8 | Medical Certificate of the Beneficiary or Family Member. |
| 9 | Proof of Expenditure on Treatment (verified by the Civil Surgeon). |
| 10 | Any other documents (if required). |
Common questions in Punjab
Who can apply for Reimbursement of Expenditure for Occupational Diseases (P.B.O.C.W.W.B) in Punjab?
Eligible residents of Punjab who meet the scheme’s overall criteria can apply for Reimbursement of Expenditure for Occupational Diseases (P.B.O.C.W.W.B). Refer to the eligibility section above for the complete checklist.
What documents are required for Reimbursement of Expenditure for Occupational Diseases (P.B.O.C.W.W.B) in Punjab?
Applicants in Punjab 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 between 18 to 60 years and has worked in Punjab State in any construction work for a minimum of 90 days in a year, are eligible to register as a beneficiary under the Board.