Financial Assistance of Hearing Machine or Hearing Aid to Workers and their Dependents

Financial Assistance of Hearing Machine or Hearing Aid to Workers and their Dependents is a Haryana Labour Welfare Board scheme that helps registered workers and their family members buy a hearing machine. Eligible workers can get up to ₹5,000 or the actual cost of the hearing aid, whichever is less, to deal with hearing loss caused by an accident or any other health reason.

Haryana government keeps this support open for workers employed in industrial and commercial establishments across the state. The Labour Department runs the scheme through the Haryana Labour Welfare Board, and workers can apply online through the official portal or the Antyodaya-SARAL portal.

Financial Assistance of Hearing Machine or Hearing Aid to Workers and their Dependents - Introduction

This scheme is meant for workers who have lost their hearing power during service due to an accident or any other medical reason. The Haryana Labour Welfare Board provides financial help of ₹5,000 or the actual cost of the hearing aid, whichever amount is lower, to either the worker or their dependents. This support helps a person buy a hearing machine without putting too much pressure on the family budget.

A worker can claim this benefit once every five years during the whole service period. The scheme is open throughout the year, and there is no fixed last date to apply, so eligible workers can submit their application whenever they are ready with the required documents.

Key Information

Benefits

Under this scheme, a worker receives financial support of ₹5,000 or the actual cost of the hearing aid, whichever amount is less. This money helps the worker or a dependent buy a hearing machine. The support is given once every 5 years, and a worker can claim it again after the block of five years is over.

Eligibility

Before applying, a worker should check that they meet all the conditions set by the Haryana Labour Welfare Board. These conditions decide who can get the benefit.

• The applicant should be employed in an industrial or commercial establishment located in Haryana.
• The worker must hold an active registration with the Haryana Labour Welfare Board.
• The monthly salary of the worker should not exceed ₹25,000.
• The worker must have completed at least one year of service in the current establishment.
• Workers and their dependents qualify if they have lost hearing power due to an accident or any other medical reason.
• The benefit can be claimed only once every 5 years during the whole service period.

Application Process

Workers can apply for this scheme online through the Haryana Labour Welfare Board portal or the Antyodaya-SARAL portal. The steps for both methods are given below.

STEP 1 - Visit the official Labour Department Haryana website and click on the Welfare Board Beneficiary Login option on the home page.

STEP 2 - If you do not have login details, click on the register link and complete your registration using your Parivar Pehchan Patra (Family ID).

STEP 3 - Verify your family details through the OTP sent to the registered mobile number.

STEP 4 - Once your profile is active, log in with your credentials, open the list of schemes, select the hearing aid scheme and fill in the required details.

Workers can also apply through the Antyodaya-SARAL Portal. Create a new user account if you are not registered, then log in and go to Apply for Services. Look for the hearing aid scheme, enter your family ID, select the relevant family member, verify with the OTP and submit the application with the required documents.

Documents

Applicants need to keep a set of documents ready for registration and for getting the scheme benefit. The list is given below.

• For registration: Aadhaar Card, passport-size photograph, Parivar Pehchan Patra or Family ID, bank account details, proof of residence, Ration Card, Caste Certificate (if applicable) and proof of age.
• For scheme benefit: ID proof issued by the employer, Employer Certificate, last month salary slip, Medical or Disability Certificate, doctor prescription and original purchase bill of the hearing machine, self-attested affidavit and proof of dependency such as Ration Card, ESI Card or Family ID.

References

Official Labour Welfare Scheme Details | Scheme Guidelines | Antyodaya-SARAL Portal

FAQ's

Who is eligible to apply for this support?

Workers registered with the Haryana Labour Welfare Board who work in industrial or commercial establishments in Haryana, along with their dependents, can apply.

What is the amount of financial help available?

A worker can receive up to ₹5,000 or the actual cost of the hearing aid, whichever is less.

How often can I claim this benefit?

This support is available once every 5 years during the whole service period.

Is there a salary cap to qualify?

Yes, the monthly salary of the worker must be ₹25,000 or less.

Is there a minimum service requirement?

Yes, the worker should have completed at least one year of service in the current establishment.

Can my family members receive this benefit?

Yes, dependents of the worker are also eligible for this scheme.

How do I track my application?

You can check your application status by logging into your account on the official Labour Department portal using your credentials.