A Sehat Card check in Punjab is not the same as checking a bank balance. There is no official website, app, or SMS code where you can see your remaining money. The only thing you can check yourself is your eligibility using your CNIC. For everything else, you must call the helpline or ask at a hospital. This guide explains the correct SMS method, the real coverage limits, and why the numbers you see online are often wrong.
The Most Important Fact: No Online Balance Check Exists
As of September 2026, the Punjab Health Initiative Management Company (PHIMC) does not offer any way to check your remaining Sehat Card balance yourself . There is no app, no website, and no SMS code for this.
If you see a website or app claiming to show your balance, it is either for a different province or it is outdated.
Things that are NOT for Punjab:
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SMS to 8500: This checks eligibility, not balance. It is also the federal Sehat Sahulat code, but it works for Punjab eligibility checks .
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SMS to 9780: This is for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, not Punjab .
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sehatsahulat.com.pk: This is the KP Sehat Card Plus website .
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Qaumi Sehat Card app: This app has not been updated since February 2023 and is unreliable .
How to Check Your Eligibility (The Correct Way)
The only self-service check available is for eligibility. You need your CNIC.
Step 1: Open Your SMS App
Use the phone that is registered in your name.
Step 2: Type Your CNIC
Type your 13-digit CNIC number without dashes or spaces. For example, type 3520112345671 instead of 35201-1234567-1.
Step 3: Send to 8500
Send the message to 8500 .
Step 4: Read the Reply
You will get a message within a few minutes. It will tell you if you are eligible. It may also give you a helpline number and a link to the hospital list .
Note: This SMS may cost a standard message fee depending on your network .
What Your Eligibility Status Means
| Status | What It Means |
|---|---|
| Eligible | Your CNIC is in the system. You can use it at an empanelled hospital. |
| Not Eligible | Your area may not be fully registered, or you fall outside the current criteria for your district. Call the helpline to confirm . |
Important: If you are marked “Not Eligible,” it does not always mean you will never qualify. The rules have changed before. In some districts, coverage is for everyone. In others, it is only for underprivileged households . Call 0800-07542 to check your specific situation.
How to Check Your Balance (The Real Way)
Since there is no online balance check, you must ask a person.
Option 1: The Hospital Facilitation Officer (HFO)
Every empanelled hospital has an HFO or a helpdesk. Before a planned admission, ask the HFO to check your family’s remaining cover. They can see it in their system .
Option 2: Call the PHIMC Helpline
Call 0800-07542. This line is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week .
Have this ready when you call:
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Your CNIC number.
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The CNIC or B-Form of the family member who needs treatment.
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The name of the hospital and the planned treatment.
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Dates of any earlier hospital admissions this year .
What Your Sehat Card Covers
The limits are per family, per year. They are not a single “balance” you spend like cash.
| Type of Care | Yearly Limit |
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| Secondary Care (ordinary hospital stays) | PKR 60,000 |
| Priority Care (serious conditions) | PKR 400,000 |
| Special Cases | Can be extended up to PKR 1,000,000 |
What is free: Cancer treatment, ICU, CCU, NICU, medical cases, thalassemia, and all emergencies are fully free at empanelled private hospitals .
What you pay for: For other medical conditions, the programme covers 50%, and your family pays the other 50% .
Common Rejection Reasons
If you are told you are not eligible or your family member is missing, here are the usual reasons.
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NADRA record is wrong: The programme takes family data from NADRA. If your marriage, a birth, or a death is not updated in NADRA, your family record will be wrong. Visit a NADRA office to fix it .
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Married children: Married children are not part of their parents’ family for this programme. Only husband, wife, and unmarried children are covered .
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New baby: A baby born in an empanelled hospital is added automatically. A baby born elsewhere needs to be registered with NADRA first .
Scam Warning
The Sehat Card is free. You do not need to pay any agent or middleman to get it or to check it .
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Do not trust anyone who asks for money to “activate” your card.
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Do not share your PIN or OTP with anyone.
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The only official helpline is 0800-07542 .
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a Sehat Card check online for balance?
No. In Punjab, there is no official website or app to check your remaining balance. You must call 0800-07542 or ask the Hospital Facilitation Officer at an empanelled hospital .
What is the SMS code for Sehat Card check?
Send your 13-digit CNIC number to 8500. This checks your eligibility, not your balance .
Why does my Sehat Card say not eligible?
It could mean your district’s coverage is limited to certain groups, or your NADRA family data is outdated. Call 0800-07542 to confirm your status .
Where can I use my Sehat Card in Punjab?
It works at empanelled private hospitals. Since 30 June 2025, it is no longer accepted at public government hospitals because treatment there is already free .
What is the helpline number for Sehat Card?
0800-07542. It is open 24 hours a day .
