What you get
- Medical assistance will be provided to the beneficiaries @ ₹200/- per day for the first 5 days of hospitalization and ₹100 per day for the remaining days subject to a maximum of ₹5,000/-. | - The beneficiary shall be entitled to ₹1,00,000/- in the event of medical referred cases to the Mainland of the beneficiary or his/her dependents to the Mainland by the Govt. Medical Authorities for treatment. | - Subject to production of a referral letter from competent authority ₹1,000/- for Beneficiary or their "Family" in case of emergency treatment in a hospital operating in Andaman & Nicobar Islands (once in a year). | - Subject to the production of referral remarks by Govt. Hospital/PHC in outer Islands ₹600/- per day for the period of their stay in Port Blair subject to a maximum of ₹15,000/- (Medical referral cases from outer Islands of Andaman & Nicobar Islands to Port Blair).
Who can apply
Required Paperwork
- Aadhaar Card
- PAN Card
- Income Certificate
- Residence Proof (Domicile)
Common Questions
Who administers the Medical Assistance scheme?
The scheme is administered by the Department of Labour, Employment & Training, Andaman & Nicobar Administration.
What are the benefits provided under the scheme?
The scheme offers medical assistance of [?]200/- per day for the first 5 days of hospitalization and [?]100 per day for the subsequent days, up to a maximum of [?]5,000/-. In case of referral cases to the Mainland for treatment, beneficiaries are entitled to [?]1,00,000/-.
Who is eligible to avail of these benefits?
To be eligible, beneficiaries must be engaged in building or other construction works and registered under the A&N Islands Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
What conditions apply for medical assistance under the scheme?
Medical assistance is provided if either the beneficiary or their dependent is hospitalized due to an accident or illness.
What documentation is required for availing medical assistance?
Beneficiaries need to produce a medical certificate or a referral letter from a competent authority as the case may be.
Beneficiaries need to produce a medical certificate and a referral letter from a competent authority.
Yes, beneficiaries can avail [?]1000/- for emergency treatment in hospitals operating within Andaman & Nicobar Islands, once a year, subject to producing a referral letter.
Are there provisions for medical referral cases from outer islands to Port Blair?
Yes, beneficiaries referred from outer islands to Port Blair can receive [?]600/- per day for the period of their stay, up to a maximum of [?]15,000/-, upon producing referral remarks from a Government Hospital/PHC.
Can dependents of the beneficiary avail of the scheme's benefits?
Yes, the dependents of the registered beneficiary are eligible for medical assistance under the scheme.
How to apply under the scheme?
To avail the medical assistance under the scheme, the eligible applicant may visit and apply through the online Portal: https://serviceonline.gov.in/login.do