Sehat Card Active Status by Province: Coverage & Restoration 2026صحت کارڈ صوبائی سٹیٹس 2026: اسلام آباد، کے پی، پنجاب اور آزاد کشمیر میں بحالی
Following past administrative suspensions and funding reallocations, understand the exact current operational status of the Sehat Sahulat Program across all Pakistani provinces, secondary vs. tertiary care limits, and how to check your active status.
How to Check or Verify: Which Regions Currently Have Active Sehat Card Coverage?
Sehat Card coverage is currently ACTIVE across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (Sehat Card Plus, universal public/private), Islamabad (ICT), Azad Jammu & Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan (federally restored at 42+ hospitals), Punjab (empaneled private & tertiary networks), and Balochistan (Health Card / State Life).
Province-by-Province Sehat Card Operational Status
| Province / Region | Current Status | Annual Limit | Hospital Network | SMS Verification |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) | 100% Universal Active | PKR 1,000,000 / family | All public MTI hospitals & designated private panel | CNIC to 9780 |
| Islamabad Capital (ICT) | Restored & Active | PKR 1,000,000 / family | 42+ public & private hospitals in Islamabad/Rawalpindi | CNIC to 8500 |
| Azad Jammu & Kashmir (AJK) | Restored & Active | PKR 1,000,000 / family | District headquarters & empanelled national centers | CNIC to 8500 |
| Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) | Restored & Active | PKR 1,000,000 / family | Regional DHQs & empanelled tertiary hospitals | CNIC to 8500 |
| Punjab | Active (Private Panel) | PKR 1,000,000 / family | Authorized private hospitals & specialized units | CNIC to 8500 |
| Balochistan | Active (Health Card) | PKR 1,000,000 / family | 1,000+ national public & private panel hospitals | CNIC to 8500 |
| Sindh | Autonomous Model | 100% Free Specialized Care | NICVD, SIUT, JPMC, Gambat Liver Institute | Hospital Direct |
Understanding Your Coverage: Secondary vs. Priority Tertiary Care
Covers standard hospitalizations including normal/cesarean delivery maternity care, general surgeries (appendectomy, hernia, gallbladder), fractures, and acute infectious disease management.
Covers life-saving complex procedures: open-heart surgery, coronary angioplasty (stents), chemotherapy & radiation, kidney dialysis, neurosurgery, accidental trauma, and chronic organ failure.
How to Check Your Card Status Before Visiting a Hospital
Send Your 13-Digit CNIC via SMS
Type your 13-digit CNIC number without any spaces or hyphens. Send to 8500 (for Punjab, ICT, AJK, GB, Balochistan) or 9780 (for KP). You will receive an immediate automated confirmation of your eligibility.
Check the Official Panel Hospital Directory
Always confirm that your intended hospital is actively empaneled for your specific treatment. Visit sehatsahulat.com.pk or call the official 24/7 toll-free helpline at 0800-09009.
Present Original CNIC at Hospital Sehat Desk
There is no physical plastic card. Present the patient's original CNIC (or B-Form for minors) at the hospital's dedicated Sehat Sahulat facilitation counter for biometric admission.
Province-by-Province Sehat Card Active Status & Coverage Limits (2026)
Official operational parameters, annual family limits, verification SMS codes, and participating hospital networks
| Service Type / Document | Normal | Urgent | Executive / Fast | Validity / Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (Sehat Card Plus) | 100% Universal | PKR 1,000,000 / Yr | SMS: 9780 | Active (Universal) |
Punjab (Sehat Sahulat Program) | Targeted (BISP / 8171) | PKR 1,000,000 / Yr | SMS: 8500 | Active (Targeted) |
Islamabad (ICT), AJK & Gilgit-Baltistan | 100% Universal (Restored) | PKR 1,000,000 / Yr | SMS: 8500 | Active (42+ Panel) |
Balochistan (Federal Sehat Sahulat) | BISP Enrolled Families | PKR 1,000,000 / Yr | SMS: 8500 | Active (Selected) |
Sindh (Specialized Public Networks) | NICVD / SIUT / JPMC | 100% Free / Subsidized | Hospital Desk | Active (State-Run) |
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Frequently Asked Questions (Sehat Card Provincial Status)
Essential guidelines on restored Islamabad/AJK status, secondary vs tertiary care, annual balance resets, and Sindh public networks
Yes. Following a temporary suspension in 2024 caused by settlement dues, the Federal Government restored and relaunched the Sehat Sahulat Program for Islamabad Capital Territory, Azad Jammu & Kashmir, and Gilgit-Baltistan. Eligible permanent residents can access free inpatient treatment at 42+ designated public and private panel hospitals.
Official Sources Cited:
Sehat Sahulat Program Official Portal (Federal): https://sehatsahulat.com.pk/State Life Insurance Corporation Health Division: https://statelife.com.pk/Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations & Coordination: https://nhsrc.gov.pk/