Medical Assistance (APB&OCWWB)
About Medical Assistance (APB&OCWWB)
The scheme “Medical Assistance” was started by the Department of Labour and Employment, Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh for registered workers of the Arunachal Pradesh Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (APB&OCWWB). The state government has proposed and implemented this scheme through the APB&OCWWB for providing medical assistance to registered workers who are hospitalized for five or more than five days due to accident or disease.
Who is Eligible
- The applicant should be a permanent resident of Arunachal Pradesh.
- The applicant must be employed in the Building and Other Construction works.
- The applicant should be registered with Labour Welfare Board (APB&OCWWB).
- The applicant’s membership must be active at the time of application.
- The applicant must have a disease or had an accident for which he/she should be hospitalised or put in plaster at his/her residence.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the objective of the scheme?
The objective of this scheme is to provide medical assistance to registered workers who are hospitalized for five or more than five days due to an accident or disease.
- By which department was this scheme launched?
Department of Labour and Employment, Government of Arunachal Pradesh
- What is the full form of APB&OCWWB?
Arunachal Pradesh Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board
- How much cash assistance will be given to the eligible worker during his/her hospitalization?
Cash assistance of [?]2000/- will be given to the worker for the first five days and [?]100/- each for the remaining days subject to a maximum of [?]15,000/- during his/her hospitalization.
- What is the addition benefit to be given to the worker?
The Additional benefit up to a maximum of [?]25,000/- will be given to the eligible worker depending upon the percentage of disability.
- Who is eligible under this scheme?
The worker who have a disease or had an accident for which he/she should be hospitalized or put in plaster at his/her residence is eligible to take benefit of the scheme.
- Is this scheme only for a worker /labour of Arunachal Pradesh?
Yes, the applicant should be a permanent resident of Arunachal Pradesh.
- Is it mandatory to have registered under Board?
Yes, the labour/worker must be a registered worker under the Board.
- Can a worker also eligible to take the benefits of the scheme if membership has been expired?
No, the worker's membership shall be active to take the benefits of the scheme.
- How can I avail the benefits of the scheme?
The applicant needs to contact Registering Officers, APB&OCWWB of the respective District.
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