The Medical Assistance for the Construction Workers by the Sikkim BOCW Welfare Board, Labour Department, is a welfare scheme of the board that provides medical expenses for the treatment of the registered beneficiary and/or his dependents.
Medical Assistance for the Construction Worker - Introduction
The “Medical Assistance for the Construction Workers” by the Sikkim Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, Labour Department, is a welfare scheme for the registered workers of the board. Under this scheme, medical expenses shall be provided for the treatment of the beneficiary and/or his dependents suffering from T.B., Cancer, Heart Disease, Kidney Disease, Eye Disease, Leprosy and Nerve Disease. However, if an operation is required for the treatment of diseases such as heart disease, kidney disease, etc.
Benefits
- ₹10,000/- is provided for medical assistance.
Eligibility
For Registration as a Building/Construction Worker:
- The applicant should be a resident of Sikkim.
- The applicant should be a Building/Construction Worker.
- The applicant should be between 18 and 60 years old.
- The applicant should have served the Board for at least 90 days in a given year.
For the Application of the Welfare Scheme:
- Should be a registered member under the Sikkim Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
- The applicant should suffer from TB, cancer, heart disease, kidney disease, eye disease, leprosy, and nerve disease.
Exclusions
Application Process
Registration Process as a Building/ Construction Worker:
- Step 1: The complete application form along with the required documents is required to be submitted to the Registering Officer of the area.
- Step 2: The Registering Officer, after satisfying himself or herself with all the details, may register the worker as a beneficiary under the act and issue an Identity Card in Form XXVIII.
Application Process of the Welfare Scheme:
- Step 1: Upon receiving the Identity Card as a Building/ Construction Worker, the applicant needs to download the application form for the concerned welfare scheme and submit the form along with the mandatory documents to the Secretary or any other Officer authorized by him in the District Labour Office (self attested, if required).
- Step 2: Later on, verifying the eligibility of the concerned welfare scheme, the applicant may get the benefits.
- Application form for the Registration as a Beneficiary: Form XXVII (Refer Page No: 153).
- Application form for the Medical Assistance: Form XL (Refer Page No: 167).
Helpdesk:
For further enquiry, workers can contact the following numbers:
- 70769-26998 (BOCW Nodal Officer)
- 90643-89842 (East)
- 90028-33969 (Pakyong)
- 96098-63959 (South)
- 95477-16798 (West)
- 96359-98441 (North)
Toll-Free Helpline for labourers: 18003451474