Medical Assistance to Beneficiaries (HPBOCWWB) 2026 - Apply Online, Eligibility and Benefits

Registered construction workers in Himachal Pradesh can claim medical money help under Medical Assistance to Beneficiaries, a scheme run by Himachal Pradesh Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board. Registration and claims are open through the board portal, with cover of up to ₹50,000 for OPD treatment, ₹1,00,000 for hospital admission and ₹5,00,000 for critical illness in a year.

Money is paid back after you submit real medical bills from a government hospital or a government-approved hospital. Both the worker and registered family members are covered. As of August 2026, the benefit amounts and rules are the same as before, and no closure notice has come from the board.

Medical Assistance to Beneficiaries (HPBOCWWB) 2026

This scheme comes under Labour and Employment Department of Himachal Pradesh. Only workers who hold a live labour card with the board can claim. Registration is valid for a fixed period and has to be renewed with fresh proof of work, so keep your card updated before a hospital bill comes up.

Claims are checked by the Labour Welfare Office of your area. Bills from private hospitals that are not empanelled with the government are usually rejected, so pick your hospital carefully before treatment where you can plan it.

Online Application Process

STEP 1 - Open the board portal at bocw.hp.nic.in and look at the Worker Services menu on the homepage.

STEP 2 - Click on New Registration if you do not have a labour card yet, and fill your name, Aadhaar number, mobile number, work details and bank details.

STEP 3 - Upload scanned copies of your documents, mainly the 90 days work certificate, identity proof and bank passbook page, then submit the form and pay the small registration fee online.

STEP 4 - Note down the registration number that the portal shows. This number works as your login for all later claims.

STEP 5 - After treatment, log in and open Apply for Benefits, pick the medical support option, upload the hospital bills, discharge summary and prescriptions, and submit. Approved money comes into your bank account.

Offline Application Process

Workers who are not comfortable with the portal can do the whole thing at the Labour Welfare Office of their district.

STEP 1 - Go to your nearest Labour Welfare Office in working hours and take the registration form, or download the form from the board website and take a printout.

STEP 2 - Fill the form, paste a passport size photo and attach self attested copies of all required documents.

STEP 3 - Attach a wage slip or an employer letter that shows 90 days of construction work in the last one year. If the employer is not giving it, a certificate from the Panchayat Secretary or the ward Councillor also works.

STEP 4 - Pay the fee at the counter, collect the receipt and keep it safe. For a medical claim, submit the original bills with the claim form at the same office.

Scheme Highlights

Benefit Amounts

Support is given every year and is counted separately for each type of treatment. You do not get cash in advance, the amount is paid back once bills are checked.

Who Can Apply

Rules are simple, but the work proof part is where most files get stuck. Read the points below before you go to the office.

• You should be a resident of Himachal Pradesh and should be working as a building or construction worker in the state.
• Your age should be between 18 and 60 years on the date of registration.
• You should have done at least 90 days of construction work in the last 12 months, and you need paper proof of it.
• Your registration with the board should be live, so renew it on time with fresh work proof.
• Treatment should be taken at a government hospital or a government-approved hospital for the bill to be accepted.

Family members registered along with the worker, like husband or wife, children and dependent parents, are also covered under the same yearly limits.

Documents Required

Keep both the registration papers and the treatment papers ready, because the claim form asks for both sets together.

• Aadhaar card or voter card as identity proof, along with a passport size photo
• Labour card issued by the board and the latest renewal receipt
• Wage slip, employer letter or Panchayat certificate showing 90 days of work
• Residence proof and ration card
• Bank passbook copy for the payment to reach your account
• Original medical bills, prescriptions, test reports and discharge summary
• Identity proof of your nominee, and caste certificate if it applies to you

Contact and Help

For help with registration or a stuck claim, contact the Labour Welfare Office of your district. Board office contact details and district-wise numbers are listed on the HPBOCWWB helpline page. Board can also be reached on the email hpbocwwboard[at]gmail[dot]com. New circulars are put up on the board notifications page, so check it before making a claim.

Workers who also want a health card for cashless treatment can look at HIMCARE health scheme, and patients needing bigger help can check Mukhya Mantri Chikitsa Sahayata Kosh Yojana. Other state schemes are listed on the Himachal Pradesh schemes list.

References

Official scheme details page | HPBOCWWB official website | Online worker registration | Board notifications and forms | Helpline and office addresses

FAQ's

Is Medical Assistance to Beneficiaries still running in 2026?

Yes. Scheme is listed among ongoing welfare schemes of Himachal Pradesh Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, and no closure notice has been issued.

How much money can a worker get in a year?

Up to ₹50,000 for OPD treatment, ₹1,00,000 for hospital admission and ₹5,00,000 for critical illness, counted separately in one year.

Who can claim under this scheme?

Any worker registered with the board, aged 18 to 60, with 90 days of construction work in the last year. Registered family members are covered too.

Can bills of a private hospital be claimed?

Only if the hospital is government-approved. Bills from other private hospitals are normally rejected during checking.

How is the money paid?

After the claim is approved, the amount is sent to the bank account linked with your labour card, so keep the account working and correct.

What if the labour card is not renewed?

Claims from a lapsed card get rejected. Renew the registration on time at the Labour Welfare Office or through the portal with fresh work proof.