MANBOCWWB

Medical Assistance (NBOCWWB)

The "Medical Assistance" scheme by the Nagaland Building and Other Construction Workers' Welfare Board provides financial assistance to registered beneficiaries and their family members for hospitalization.

State Cash

States / UT: Nagaland

Nodal department: Labour and Employment Department, Nagaland

Scheme for: Family

Scheme profile

DBT (direct benefit transfer): No

Categories: Health & Wellness

Sub-categories: Financial assistance, Emergency medical assistance

Target beneficiaries: Individual

Tags: Financial Assistance, Medical Treatment, Construction Worker

Details

The "Medical Assistance" scheme launched by the Nagaland Building and Other Construction Workers' Welfare Board provides financial assistance to registered beneficiaries and their family members for hospitalization. ₹1,000/- per day is provided for the first five days of hospitalization, followed by ₹500/- per day for up to 10 more days.

Benefits

  • - ₹1,000/- per day for the first five days of hospitalization
  • ₹500/- per day for the next 10 days (up to 15 days total)
  • ₹1,000/- per day for the first five days of hospitalization.
  • ₹500/- per day for the next 10 days (up to 15 days total).

Eligibility

  • The construction worker should be registered under the Nagaland Building and Other Construction Workers' Welfare Board.
  • The spouse and children of the construction worker are also eligible for financial assistance.
  • The applicant should be hospitalized for at least five continuous days for assistance.

Application Process

Offline

Step-1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the Nagaland Building and Other Construction Workers' Welfare Board and request a hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the staff exclusively entrusted to issue and collect filled-in applications.
Step-2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step-3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the Assistant Labour Commissioner.
Step-4: Request a receipt or acknowledgement from the Assistant Labour Commissioner to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable).

Clarifications

Additional points from the scheme information published on myScheme (not legal advice).

Who is eligible for this medical assistance?
Registered building workers, their spouse, and children are eligible.
What is the financial assistance amount for hospitalization?
₹1,000 per day for the first five days and ₹500 per day for the next 10 days.
How many days of hospitalization are covered under this scheme?
Up to 15 continuous days of hospitalization are covered.
Can I claim this benefit for outpatient treatment?
No, it is only for continuous hospitalization.
Is there a deadline for applying for the assistance?
No, apply as soon as you receive the discharge summary from the hospital.
Is this benefit available for family members?
Yes, it covers the worker, spouse, and children.
Is there a specific hospital list for availing the benefit?
No, any recognized hospital's treatment is valid.
Where should I apply for the assistance?
Submit your application to the Assistant Labour Commissioner (ALC) office.
What documents are required for the application?
Admission and discharge summary, along with an application form and identity proof.
What type of hospitalizations are covered?
The benefit is applicable for any hospitalization requiring continuous care for at least five days.

References

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Documents Required for Government Schemes

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