KBOCWWB Medical Assistance : karbwwb.karnataka.gov.in

Organisation : Karnataka Building And Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (KBOCWWB)
Scheme Name : Medical Assistance
Applicable For : Registered Construction Worker
Applicable State/UT : Karnataka
Website : https://karbwwb.karnataka.gov.in/42/schemes/en
Apply Here : https://kbocwwb.karnataka.gov.in/medical

How To Apply For KBOCWWB Medical Assistance?

The Secretary or any other officer authorized in this behalf by the Board may sanction financial assistance to a registered construction worker and their dependents hospitalised in a Government hospital or a private hospital included in Schedule I of the Karnataka Government Servant’s (Medical Attendance) Rules,1963 or a hospital recognised under any insurance Scheme of the State Government.

Related / Similar Facility : KBOCWWB Funeral Expenses Assistance

The assistance shall be towards hospitalisation for minimum 48 Hours continuously. The financial assistance shall be Rs 300/- per day of the hospitalisation to the maximum of Rs 20,000/-(Govt of Karnataka Notification No. LD 458 LET 2021 Bangalore Dated: 08-08-2022) for a continuous period of Hospitalization subject to actuals.

Procedure for applying:
1. Applicant needs to submit the application.
2. Application processing and Verification by Senior/ Labour Inspector.
3. Review and Approval by Labour Officer

Document Required For KBOCWWB Medical Assistance

** Proof of Identity/Smart card issued by the Board(Attested)
** Employment Certificate
** Proof of Bank Account
** Bills of hospital showing admission and discharge dates and all treatment given
** Any medical documents on hospitalization of beneficiary/dependent in government/private hospital included in schedule1 of the Karnataka government servents (medical attendance) Rules 1963.
** Form XXII-A
** Application can be submitted within 6 months of hospitalisation commencement date
** Applicants submit the application through KB&OWWB software

Additional Simplified Procedure

The Karnataka Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (KBOCWWB) offers medical assistance to registered construction workers and their dependents for hospitalization. Here’s how to apply for KBOCWWB Medical Assistance in Karnataka:

Eligibility:
1. You must be a registered construction worker with KBOCWWB.
2. The medical expense should be for hospitalization for a minimum of 48 hours continuously.

3. The hospital must be either:
** A government hospital
** A private hospital included in Schedule I of the Karnataka Government Servant’s (Medical Attendance) Rules, 1963
** A hospital recognized under any insurance scheme of the State Government

Types of Medical Assistance:
KBOCWWB offers two types of medical assistance

Daily Hospitalization Allowance:
Up to Rs. 300 per day of hospitalization, with a maximum of Rs. 20,000.

Assistance for Major Ailments:
Up to Rs. 2,00,000 for treatment of major ailments like heart surgery, kidney transplant, cancer, etc., subject to CGHS rates.

Application Process:
1. Download the application form from the KBOCWWB website [karnataka labour welfare board medical assistance ON Karnataka Government kbocwwb.karnataka.gov.in]. The form is available in Kannada and English.
2. Fill out the application form completely.

3. Gather required documents:
** Photo
** Attested employer document (proof of registration)
** Attested medical documents (bills, prescriptions, doctor’s certificate)
** Medical certificate from the treating doctor
** Photocopy of your bank passbook (savings account with a nationalized bank)

4. Submit the completed application form along with all the documents to the KBOCWWB office.

Additional Notes:
** You can claim medical expenses under this program even if you receive assistance from other sources.
** Keep copies of all submitted documents for your records.
** Processing timelines for applications can vary.