Medical Assistance (Karmika Arogya Bhagya) (K.B.O.C.W.W.B)
The "Medical Assistance (Karmika Arogya Bhagya)'' by the BOCW Welfare Board, Department of Labour, Karnataka, is a welfare scheme that provides financial assistance to registered construction workers and their dependents for hospitalisation expenses in recognised hospitals.
- Ministry / Department
- Labour Department
- Level
- State
- Benefit type
- cash
What is Medical Assistance (Karmika Arogya Bhagya) (K.B.O.C.W.W.B)?
The "Medical Assistance (Karmika Arogya Bhagya)'' by the BOCW Welfare Board, Department of Labour, Karnataka, is a welfare scheme that provides financial assistance to registered construction workers and their dependents for hospitalisation expenses in recognised hospitals.
- Benefit
- **Financial Coverage:** ₹300/- per day to the maximum of ₹20,000/- for a continuous period of Hospitalization subject to actuals. > **Note:****** The assistance shall be towards hospitalisation for a minimum of 48 hours continuously.
- Level
- State — Karnataka
- Ministry / Dept.
- Labour Department
- Benefit type
- cash
- Key eligibility
- > ***For Registration as a Building/ Construction Worker:*** - The applicant should be a Building/ Construction Worker (Unorganised Worker). - The applicant should be a minimum of 18 years of age. - The applicant should have engaged in building and construction work for at least 90 days in a given y
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Benefits
**Financial Coverage:** ₹300/- per day to the maximum of ₹20,000/- for a continuous period of Hospitalization subject to actuals. > **Note:****** The assistance shall be towards hospitalisation for a minimum of 48 hours continuously.
Eligibility
Documents Required
How to Apply
Step 1: Online application — step 1
Registration Process as a Building/ Construction Worker: Step 1: Visit the official Website of Karnataka Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (KBOCWWB) and click on “Register”. Step 2: Select “Register as New Construction Worker” then enter your mobile number as per the Aadhaar Registered and verify with the received OTP. Step 3: From the dashboard, click on “Registration”. Step 4: Fill in all the mandatory details and upload the required documents. Click on “Final Submit” to complete the registration process. Application Process of the Welfare Scheme: Step 1: Visit the official Website of Karnataka Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (KBOCWWB) and click on “Login”. Step 2: Enter your registered mobile number and the received OTP. Step 3: From the dashboard, click on “Schemes” (After the user Registration is approved, the user can access the schemes page). Step 4: Select the concerned scheme. Fill in all the mandatory details and upload the required documents. Step 5: Review the details and check the declaration box. Now click on “Submit” to complete the application process. Renewal Process: Step 1: Visit the official Website of Karnataka Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (KBOCWWB) and click on “Login”. Step 2: Enter your registered mobile number and the received OTP. Step 3: From the dashboard, click on “Renewal”. Fill in mandatory details and upload the required documents. Step 4: Review the details and click on “Submit” to complete the renewal process. Note: Renewal: Every construction worker must renew their registration with the Karnataka Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board every 3 years. If not renewed within this period, a 1-year grace period is granted. After that, the registration becomes invalid. Timeline: Application can be submitted within 6 months of hospitalisation commencement date. Helpdesk: Karnataka Building And Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, Address: Karmika Bhavan, Dairy Circle, Bannerghatta Road, Bangalore-29. Office No: 080-29753078 E-mail: [email protected] List of District Office. List of Taluk Offices.
Sources & References
- Official scheme website ↗
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- Information is summarised from official government sources. Verify all details on the official website before applying.
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