Gambhir Bimari Sahayata Yojana: Do you or your family members need medical attention but lack Ayushman Card? No need to fret as the UP government’s Gambhir Bimari Sahayata Yojana, a welfare scheme, is offering coverage of cancer, kidney transplant & more.
What is Gambhir Bimari Sahayata Yojana?
The UP government’s Gambhir Bimari Sahayata Yojana is a welfare scheme that aims to provide financial assistance for treatment of serious illnesses to registered construction workers and eligible family members who are not covered under either Ayushman Bharat or the Mukhyamantri Jan Arogya Yojana.
According to government officials, eligible beneficiaries can receive reimbursement equivalent to the benefits available under Ayushman Bharat when treatment is availed at government/autonomous hospitals. The official bulletin has also clarified that there is no maximum amount fixed under the welfare scheme.
Gambhir Bimari Sahayata Yojana: How to Apply
To apply for the Gambhir Bimari Sahayata Yojana, eligible people should:
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Visit the relevant UP Labour/BOCW online portal.
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Log in using the worker’s registration details.
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Enter the registered Aadhaar number and mobile number where required.
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Select the relevant mandal/district and choose Gambhir Bimari Sahayata Yojana.
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Fill in the worker and eligible family member details.
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Enter the required bank-account information.
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Upload the medical and other supporting documents.
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Review the information carefully and submit the application.
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Save/print the application or acknowledgement for any future reference
The application process can be done through the UP Labour Department/BOCW system .
Gambhir Bimari Sahayata Yojana: Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the Gambhir Bimari Sahayata Yojana, workers should fulfil the following criteria:
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Be an updated/registered worker under the applicable UP construction workers’ welfare system.
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Not be eligible for either PM-JAY or Mukhyamantri Jan Arogya Yojana schemes.
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Treatment must relate to an illness or procedure covered under the scheme
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Treatment should be taken at an eligible government/autonomous hospital
The benefits of the welfare scheme can extend to eligible family members including spouse, unmarried daughters and sons under the age of 21.
Gambhir Bimari Sahayata Yojana: Which Conditions Are Covered?
The Gambhir Bimari Sahayata Yojana offers coverage for multiple diseases/conditions:
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Heart surgery
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Kidney transplant
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Liver transplant
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Brain surgery
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Knee replacement
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Cancer treatment
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HIV/AIDS treatment
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Eye surgery
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Stone surgery
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Appendix surgery
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Hydrocele surgery
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Breast cancer surgery
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Cervical cancer surgery
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Other diseases covered under the Ayushman Bharat and Mukhyamantri Jan Arogya Yojan schemes.
Gambhir Bimari Sahayata Yojana: Documents Required to Avail Coverage
To avail the coverage of Gambhir Bimari Sahayata Yojana, eligible workers should provide proof of updated worker registration, Medical records related to the illness, doctor’s prescription, Original bills for medicines purchased and proof of dependency.
