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West BengalHealth & Insurance
Hearing Aid for Construction Workers
Managed by: Department of Labour (West Bengal Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board)
About the Scheme
Provides financial reimbursement assistance of up to Rs. 5,000 to registered construction workers requiring external hearing aid devices due to occupational noise-induced hearing loss.
Welfare Benefits & Assistance
- •Financial reimbursement of up to Rs. 5,000 for purchasing certified hearing aids for vision/hearing-impaired registered workers
Eligibility Criteria
State ResidencyPermanent resident of West Bengal
Age Limits18 to 60 years
Family Income CapRegistered construction workers
Social Class / CategoryAll categories
Additional Prerequisites
- Must have active registration card, certified audiometry test report and prescription from government ENT specialist
Documents Required for Application
Tip: Keep scanned color copies of these documents ready before starting your application.
How to Apply (Step-by-Step Guide)
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Submit claim form at socialsecurity.wb.gov.in
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Submit physical claim form at nearest Labour Welfare Office
Who Should Apply?
- ✓Registered construction workers with verified audiometry loss seeking assistive hearing tools
Who Should NOT Apply?
- ✗Unregistered laborers
- ✗Family members of workers (unless specifically covered under board dependency policies)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Who is eligible for hearing aid reimbursement?
Registered workers with 1+ year active contribution histories showing certified hearing loss from ENT specialist.
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Scheme Details
State / CentralWest Bengal
AuthorityWest Bengal Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board
SubcategoryMedical Assistive Devices
Launch Date2013
Target Beneficiarygeneral
Official Helpline1800-345-5505