Medical Assistance (MBOCWWB)

Medical Assistance (MBOCWWB) offers cash support to registered construction workers in Meghalaya who stay in hospital for five or more days after an illness or an accident. The scheme, run by the Meghalaya Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board under the Labour and Employment Department, helps workers cover treatment costs and manage recovery without extra money pressure.

Workers get ₹200 per day for the first five days of hospitalization and ₹20 for each extra day, with a minimum payout of ₹1,000. The scheme also covers accident cases where the worker is treated with a plaster at home, and it gives up to ₹5,000 for permanent disability caused by an accident.

Medical Assistance (MBOCWWB) - Introduction

Medical Assistance (MBOCWWB) is a state-level social security scheme for registered building and construction workers in Meghalaya. It is managed by the Meghalaya Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (MBOCWWB) under the Labour and Employment Department. The main aim is to reduce the treatment cost burden on workers who fall ill or meet with an accident while employed in construction work.

The scheme is still open for registered members. Workers who are hospitalized for five or more days can apply for this cash benefit through the board's online portal or by submitting a form offline. Since the benefit is linked to active board membership, a worker needs to keep their registration and monthly subscription up to date to stay eligible.

Benefits

This scheme gives direct cash support so that a worker can focus on getting better instead of worrying about hospital bills. The payment is simple and depends on how long the worker stays in hospital.

• Hospital stay of five or more days brings ₹200 per day for the first five days and ₹20 for each day after that, with a guaranteed minimum of ₹1,000.
• Accident cases where the worker is treated with a plaster and rests at home are also covered, so going home early does not mean losing the benefit.
• If an accident leads to permanent disability, the worker may get up to ₹5,000, based on the certified percentage of disability.

Eligibility

To claim this benefit, a worker has to meet a few simple conditions set by the board. Meeting all of them makes the application smooth.

• The applicant should be a permanent resident of Meghalaya and should work in the building or construction sector.
• The worker should hold active membership registration with the Meghalaya Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
• The worker should have been hospitalized for a minimum of five days due to a specific disease or an accident.

For example, if a registered worker falls ill and stays in hospital for six days, that worker qualifies for the payment under this scheme.

Application Process

The application can be completed online through the official portal or by submitting a form offline to the registering officer. The steps are given below.

STEP 1 - Open the official portal at megbocwwb.gov.in and log in using the registered mobile number as the user ID.

STEP 2 - For new registration, choose 'Apply for New Registration', fill in personal, work, and bank details, and upload the required documents for verification.

STEP 3 - For the medical benefit, select the 'Medical Benefit' option on the dashboard, enter the treatment details, and upload the hospital bills and medical certificate.

STEP 4 - Submit the application and track its status through the 'Track Application Status' section in the menu.

For the offline route, submit the filled application form with all supporting documents to the registering officer in the area, who will check eligibility and issue the identity card.

Documents

Keeping the required documents ready helps avoid delays in processing the claim. The list is divided into registration documents and claim documents.

For New Board Registration:

• Recent photograph, valid ID proof such as Aadhaar, Voter ID, or Ration Card, and age proof documents.
• Employer or self-certification document, bank passbook copy, and nomination and family member forms.
• Self-declaration confirming that the worker is not enrolled with any other board.

For Medical Assistance Claims:

• MBOCWWB ID card, a medical certificate of disability or illness issued by a Chief Medical Officer, and an employer certificate.
• Hospital discharge slip, original medical bills or receipts, and proof of the last monthly subscription paid.

References

Official Website and Online Application Portal

FAQ's

Who manages Medical Assistance (MBOCWWB)?

The Labour and Employment Department of the Government of Meghalaya runs this scheme through the Meghalaya Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.

What amount will I receive as support?

You get ₹200 per day for the first five days and ₹20 for each extra day, with a minimum guaranteed amount of ₹1,000. Disability coverage goes up to ₹5,000.

How can I qualify for this assistance?

You must be a registered member of the board and must have been hospitalized for five or more days due to a disease or an accident.

Can I apply if I am recovering at home with a plaster?

Yes, the scheme covers accident cases where you are treated with a plaster rest at your residence.

Is there a way to verify my application status?

Yes, log in to the official portal and use the 'Track Application Status' feature on your dashboard.