PM Shehbaz Sharif Sehat Card 2026: Check Eligibility via 8500 Code

The Prime Minister’s Sehat Sahulat Program has been officially relaunched and expanded by PM Shehbaz Sharif in January 2026 to provide free healthcare coverage to millions of families. This updated phase now includes Punjab, Islamabad (ICT), Azad Jammu & Kashmir (AJK), and Gilgit-Baltistan (GB), with selected districts in Sindh also covered. Under this scheme, families can receive medical treatment worth up to PKR 1 million per year without paying hospital bills.

The biggest advantage of the 2026 update is that no physical card is required. Your CNIC itself works as the Sehat Card, and eligibility can be checked instantly through the official 8500 SMS code.

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PM Sehat Card 2026 Key Details

Feature	Details
Scheme Name	PM Sehat Sahulat Program
Relaunched By	PM Shehbaz Sharif (January 2026)
Eligibility Check Code	8500
Coverage Areas	Punjab, ICT, AJK, GB
Annual Treatment Limit	PKR 1,000,000 per family
Card Requirement	CNIC only
Official Website	pmhealthprogram.gov.pk
Helpline	0800-09009

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Understanding the Sehat Card Update 2026

On January 16, 2026, PM Shehbaz Sharif formally reinstated the Sehat Sahulat Program for federal and selected provincial regions. The government has allocated a massive healthcare budget to ensure families do not fall into poverty due to medical expenses. The scheme covers expensive treatments such as cancer therapy, heart surgery, dialysis, road accident emergencies, and maternity services.

A major condition introduced in 2026 is strict NADRA verification. Families must have updated NADRA records, including Family Registration Certificates (FRC), to qualify for uninterrupted benefits.

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Who Is Eligible for the Sehat Card?

Eligibility is determined through NADRA and NSER data, not manual applications.

Permanent residents of Punjab, ICT, AJK, or Gilgit-Baltistan
Head of the family (usually married male or female as per NADRA)
CNIC status must be active and marked “alive” in NADRA
Unmarried individuals are covered under their parents’ CNIC
Priority given to families with lower PMT (poverty) scores in selected areas

How to Check Sehat Card Eligibility via 8500

There is no separate registration or activation process. You only need to verify your CNIC status.

Open the SMS app on your mobile phone
Type your 13-digit CNIC number without dashes
Send the message to 8500
Wait for the official reply

If eligible, you will receive a confirmation message stating that you can use the Sehat Card. If not eligible, the reply will guide you to update your NADRA data or wait for the next inclusion phase.

For Khyber Pakhtunkhwa residents, the eligibility check code remains 9780 instead of 8500.

How to Use the Sehat Card at Hospitals

After receiving eligibility confirmation, you can use the facility at approved hospitals.

Visit an official Sehat Sahulat panel hospital
Carry the original CNIC of the patient
Go to the Sehat Sahulat help desk inside the hospital
Hospital staff will verify CNIC and issue an admission slip
Treatment is provided free of cost within the approved limit

Treatment Coverage Under Sehat Card

The Sehat Card covers both major and general medical treatments.

Priority (Tertiary) Care up to PKR 600,000 including cancer, heart diseases, dialysis, organ failure, burns, and major accidents
Secondary Care up to PKR 400,000 including maternity services, general surgeries, and hospital admissions
Transport Allowance may be provided in selected cases after discharge

Helpline and Official Support

If you face issues with eligibility or SMS verification, official support channels are available.

Sehat Sahulat Helpline: 0800-09009
Punjab WhatsApp Support: 0333-6756390
Official Email: info@pmhealthprogram.gov.pk
Mobile App: Naya Pakistan Qaumi Sehat Card

Conclusion

The PM Shehbaz Sharif Sehat Card 2026 is a major step toward universal healthcare in Pakistan. With treatment coverage of up to PKR 10 lakh per family and a simple CNIC-based system, the program ensures dignity and financial protection for deserving citizens. By sending your CNIC to 8500, you can instantly check eligibility and access free treatment at hundreds of panel hospitals. Keeping your NADRA records updated is the key to uninterrupted healthcare benefits under this scheme.