Medical Expenses-Treatment for Major Ailments Including Surgery

About This Scheme

The "Medical Expenses-Treatment for Major Ailments Including Surgery'' scheme by the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, Labour Department, West Bengal, is a welfare scheme for the registered workers of the board. Under this scheme, the Board shall provide financial assistance as medical expenses for the treatment of beneficiary or his/ her dependents suffering from Cancer, Heart disease, Kidney disease, T.B., Eye disease, Leprosy and Nerve disease. For the operation of diseases in case of Heart, Kidney etc. the Board may sanction a higher amount.

Eligibility

> For Registration as a Building/ Construction Worker: - The applicant should be a resident of West Bengal. - 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. > For the Application of the Welfare Scheme: - The applicant should be a registered member Under the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board of West Bengal. - The member or his/ her dependents should suffer from Cancer/ Heart disease/ Kidney disease/ T.B./ Eye disease/ Leprosy/ Nerve disease.

Benefits

- Quantum of Assistance: Upto a maximum amount of ₹20,000/- Per Annum. Note: For the operation of diseases like Heart, Kidney etc. the Board may sanction a maximum amount of ₹60,000/-.

How to Apply

Where This Comes From

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