To provide the best and affordable medical/healthcare facilities to the workers of Delhi State, the Lieutenant Governor of the state approved the new scheme. This scheme was introduced to the public with its official name, i.e. Delhi Building Workers Healthcare Scheme, for all the Registered and Construction workers. Now, after getting approval of this scheme, the government disbursed the benefits of Cashless healthcare facilities to the eligible beneficiaries along with their dependent family members.
- Delhi Building Workers Healthcare Scheme Announced By Taranjit Singh Sandhu ( LG).
- Cashless healthcare facilities are covered in this scheme for construction workers and their family members.
- The scheme was approved in the recent Meeting and is now implemented.
Delhi Building Workers Healthcare Scheme
A total of 2,70,000 construction workers are going to cover in this scheme along with the dependent members of their families. All the registered building and construction workers will get cashless treatment. Each of the members will be eligible to get medical treatment for upto Rs.2 Lakhs, which means the overall family medical treatment limit is upto Rs.10 lakhs per year.
Not only that, but the beneficiaries and their family members will get a health check-up per year and cashless OPD, medicine and treatment in the linked hospitals. This scheme is going to cover all medical treatment.
Point to Remember
| Scheme | Delhi Building Workers Healthcare Scheme |
| Launched By | LG Taranjit Singh Sandhu |
| Beneficiary | Construction worker |
| Benefits | Cashless Treatment |
| Total coverage | Upto Rs.10 Lakhs for each family of the worker |
| How to Registered | Online |
| Portal | DBOCWWB |
Objective of Delhi Building Workers Healthcare Scheme
To make medical facilities affordable and accessible to construction workers, this scheme is announced by the government. They also get financial protection to get high-quality medical services for themselves and for their family members. If their health is good, they will be able to earn well and avoid becoming poor.
Features of Scheme
| Medical Coverage | Each of the beneficiaries will get Rs.2 lakhs in medical treatment per annum, which means the total coverage given is up to Rs.10 lakhs per year |
| Total Beneficiaries Coverage | A total of 2.7 lakh construction workers, registered with the department, and their family members cover in the scheme |
| Services Given | All the medical facilities like Cashless OPD, annual checkup, medicine and treatment will be given to eligible beneficiaries along with their family members |
| Empanelled Hospital | The medical treatment facilities will be given to the beneficiaries via the linked hospitals in Delhi at the CGHS Cost |
| Additional Emergency Services | In case of accidents and emergency medical cases, treatment will also be given at non-empanelled hospitals |
What is Eligibility for Worker & Dependent?
To avail these healthcare facilities from the government in this scheme, it is important to qualify the eligibility conditions.
For Worker
- The age of the construction workers must be a minimum of 16 years to a maximum of 59 years.
- They must also be registered as construction workers with the department.
- Must be active as workers for at least 90 days this year.
Dependent Eligibility
- Parent Dependent on Beneficiaries
- Spouse (Husband/Wife)
- Children
Documents Checklist
| Worker ID Card | Aadhaar Card, school leaving certificate, Voter ID Card |
| Delhi Residence Proof | Present residence proof of Delhi, Bonafide certificate |
| Work proof | Kindly submit 90 days worker experience certificate in Delhi for one year. |
| Affidavit | Submit self deceleration certificate declaring your history of job along with registration details. |
| Bank Details | Cancelled Cheque or Bank copy photostat showing your number, branch name, etc. |
| Other Documents | Passport-size photo in colour with active mobile number |
| Family Documents | Aadhaar card of each member, Relationship proof |
Delhi Building Workers Healthcare Scheme for Construction Workers Registration Steps
- All workers who are already registered with the department and have a labour card can register for this scheme. There is no need to apply separately for this scheme.
- If you registered with the department through their official portal, i.e. DBOCWWB, then you will be eligible to get the benefits of this scheme.
- Any of the candidates who not registered, then have to register by filling out the Fresh Registration Portal.
- Open the official Delhi Building and Other Construction Worker Welfare Board portal.
- Click on New Registration, enter the 12-digit Aadhaar Card Number and generate an OTP.
- After getting the OTP, complete the verification, and the new application form opens here.
- Enter your basic personal details, Address details, along with Bank account details.
- Start adding your employment history, and now add the family members’ details with their Aadhaar card number.
- Now start uploading your documents and family members’ documents.
- Preview your application and then submit it.
FAQ
It is a healthcare scheme in which the Government of Delhi provides cashless treatment to the construction workers of the state.
90 days worker per year.
It can be from 18 years to 59 years.
Upto Rs.10 lakhs is given to each family.