Medical Expenses-Treatment for Major Ailments Including Surgery
✓ Information verified — April 2026This scheme, run by the Building and Other Construction Workers (BOCW) Welfare Board under West Bengal's Labour Department, provides financial assistance for medical treatment of serious illnesses. It covers the cost of treatment and surgery for conditions like cancer, heart disease, kidney disease, and tuberculosis. The scheme helps registered construction workers and their dependents access necessary medical care without financial hardship.
What You Get
- Medical expense assistance for treatment of major ailments
- Coverage for surgical procedures related to serious diseases
- Support for treatment of cancer, heart disease, kidney disease, and tuberculosis
- Financial aid for dependents of eligible construction workers
Who Can Apply
- Gender: Male only
- Age: 18–60 years
- Residence: West Bengal residents only
- Must be a registered construction worker with BOCW Board, West Bengal
- Coverage extends to beneficiary and their dependents
- Applicable for diagnosed major ailments requiring medical intervention
- Registration with the labour board is mandatory
Documents Needed
0/6 collected
- 1. BOCW Registration Certificate
- 2. Aadhaar Card
- 3. Medical diagnosis report
- 4. Doctor's prescription
- 5. Bank account details
- 6. Identity proof
How to Apply
- 1Check your eligibility criteria above
- 2Gather all required documents listed below
- 3Visit the official portal (linked below)
- 4Fill the application form online / offline
- 5Submit the form and note your application reference number
- 6Track status on the official portal or visit nearest CSC
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Quick Facts
- Scheme Level
- West Bengal
- Category
- Health
- Target Gender
- Male
- Age Group
- 18–60 years
- Application
- Check portal
- Last Updated
- 26 Apr 2026
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