Sehat Card Suspended in Punjab? (Latest Official Update)

Major Reforms Coming to Punjab’s Health Card Scheme

The Punjab Government has officially suspended Sehat Card services in all government hospitals from June 30, 2025. This decision has been made to restructure health funding and limit benefits to critical, high-cost treatments only.

اب صحت کارڈ صرف نجی اسپتالوں میں استعمال ہو سکے گا، وہ بھی 50٪ کو-پے منٹ کے ساتھ۔

What’s still available for free:

Basic healthcare services in government hospitals remain free (زچگی، ڈائلاسز، چھوٹے آپریشنز وغیرہ)
Specialized coverage continues under Sehat Card for:
- Cornea Transplant (قرنیہ ٹرانسپلانٹ)
- Child Heart Surgeries (بچوں کے دل کی سرجریز)
- Kidney Treatments (گردوں کا علاج)
- Cancer Services (کینسر کا علاج)

Effective Date:

From June 30, 2025, all Sehat Card services have been suspended in government hospitals across Punjab.

What Has Been Suspended?

Sehat Sahulat Program no longer offers cashless medical treatment in government hospitals.
Patients can no longer receive free surgeries, admissions, or tests under the Sehat Card in these facilities.

Also Read: Sehat Card Check Online Hospitals List

What Services Are Still Available?

Despite the suspension, Sehat Card is still usable in select private hospitals for critical treatments (with co-payment):

Service	Status in Private Hospitals	Notes
Kidney Dialysis	Available	50% co-payment applicable
Cancer Treatment	Available	Only for certain conditions
Child Heart Surgery	Available	Age limits may apply
Cornea Transplant	Available	Select hospitals only
Maternity (Normal/LSCS)	Suspended	Govt hospitals only, but paid
General Surgeries	Suspended	Temporarily halted

Why Has Sehat Card Been Suspended in Govt Hospitals?

According to official health department sources:

High budget pressure on Punjab’s healthcare sector
Focus now shifted to “targeted support” for critical illnesses only
Funds reallocated for primary healthcare improvements in rural areas

Most Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

کیا صحت کارڈ بند ہو گیا؟

جی، صرف سرکاری اسپتالوں میں

کیا اب صحت کارڈ سے مفت علاج نہیں ہوگا؟

نجی اسپتال میں 50٪ ادائیگی کے ساتھ

اب علاج کہاں ہوگا؟

اب صرف مخصوص نجی اسپتالوں میں کچھ جان لیوا بیماریوں کا علاج ممکن ہے (50% ادائیگی کے ساتھ)

کون سے علاج اب بھی شامل ہیں؟

جان لیوا اور مہنگے علاج ابھی بھی کارڈ کے تحت ہیں

کارڈ سے مفت علاج کب دوبارہ شروع ہوگا؟

حکومت نے وقتی طور پر معطلی کی ہے، دوبارہ آغاز کی کوئی حتمی تاریخ نہیں دی گئی

کیسے چیک کریں کہ کونسا اسپتال کارڈ کو سپورٹ کرتا ہے؟

آپ ویب سائٹ سے مکمل لسٹ دیکھ سکتے ہیں:

Important Notice:

Sehat Card number is still valid.
You can still check your eligibility by sending your CNIC to 8500.
Government may reinstate full benefits later this year depending on budgetary conditions.

Also Read: Sehat Card Check Online Eligibility

Conclusion:

While the suspension is temporary, it’s critical for users to stay updated and use the remaining benefits wisely. This move is part of a larger healthcare reform initiative that may bring more efficient services in the long term.

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