(a) whether the Government is contemplating to introduce a comprehensive Medical Scheme for the Beedi Workers; and
(b) if so, the details thereof?
(a) whether the Government is contemplating to introduce a comprehensive Medical Scheme for the Beedi Workers; and
(b) if so, the details thereof?
MINISTER OF THE STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) IN THE MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
(SHRI OSCAR FERNANDES)
(a) & (b): The Government has already formulated a comprehensive medical scheme for beedi workers and their
dependents, to provide health care through hospitals and dispensaries run by the Labour Welfare Organization all
over the country. There is also provision of reimbursement in case of major ailments like heart disease,
Kidney transplant, surgery, cancer, etc. as under:
(i) Reimbursement upto Rs. 1.30 lakh for heart disease.
(ii) Rs. 2 lakh for kidney transplant.
(iii) Rs. 30,000/- for minor surgeries.
(iv) Full reimbursement in case of cancer treatment.