CM Punjab Launches Health Card in September 2025 – Benefits, Eligibility, and Registration
The Chief Minister of Punjab officially launched the Health Card Program in September 2025, aiming to provide free medical facilities to millions of families across the province. This initiative is part of the government’s broader efforts to improve healthcare accessibility and reduce the burden of medical expenses on low-income households.
یہ ہیلتھ کارڈ پنجاب حکومت کا ایک اہم قدم ہے جو غریب اور متوسط طبقے کے لوگوں کو مفت علاج کی سہولت فراہم کرے گا۔ اب مریض بڑے اسپتالوں میں بغیر کسی مالی پریشانی کے علاج کرا سکیں گے، کیونکہ اس کارڈ کے ذریعے تمام اخراجات حکومت برداشت کرے گی۔
What is the Punjab Health Card?
The Punjab Health Card is a government-issued facility that enables citizens to access cashless treatment at both government and private hospitals. Through this card, families can avail free medical services up to a fixed annual limit, including surgeries, hospital stays, maternity care, and treatments for major diseases.
This initiative ensures that people from rural and urban areas get equal access to healthcare facilities without worrying about high treatment costs.
Key Features of the Health Card 2025
The program comes with several important features that make it highly beneficial for citizens:
- Free medical treatment up to PKR 1 million per family annually.
- Coverage includes heart surgeries, dialysis, cancer treatment, maternity care, and emergency services.
- Accepted at both government and selected private hospitals.
- Cashless process – patients do not need to pay; hospitals bill the government directly.
- Facility available to every family registered under NADRA.
Eligibility Criteria for Punjab Health Card
To benefit from the CM Punjab Health Card Program, applicants must meet the following conditions:
- Be a resident of Punjab with a valid CNIC.
- Families registered with NADRA are automatically eligible.
- Priority is given to low-income and middle-income households.
- No separate registration fee is required.
How to Check Eligibility Online?
Punjab citizens can easily check their Health Card eligibility by:
- Send their CNIC number via SMS to 8500.
- Visit the official Sehat Sahulat Program website.
- Confirming their eligibility through the Punjab government’s helpline.
How to Use the Punjab Health Card
Once confirmed as eligible, the usage process is simple:
- Visit any panel hospital listed under the program.
- Present your CNIC at the reception.
- If admitted, the hospital staff will process the treatment through the card system.
- The patient will receive treatment free of cost, and the government will cover the expenses.
List of Treatments Covered
The Punjab Health Card provides coverage for both minor and major treatments.
Major Services Covered:
- Cardiac surgeries and treatment
- Kidney dialysis and transplant support
- Cancer treatment (including chemotherapy)
- Maternity services (C-section, normal delivery, postnatal care)
- Accidents and emergencies
Minor Services Covered:
- Laboratory tests
- Doctor consultations
- Hospital stays
- Medicine support during admission
Hospitals Included in the Program
The Punjab government has partnered with leading hospitals across the province. Both public hospitals and top private healthcare institutions are on the panel. Some key hospitals include:
- Mayo Hospital Lahore
- Jinnah Hospital Lahore
- Nishtar Hospital Multan
- Allied Hospital Faisalabad
- Bahawal Victoria Hospital, Bahawalpur
- Selected private hospitals across Punjab
This wide network ensures that people from all districts can access treatment.
Benefits of the CM Punjab Health Card
The CM Punjab Health Card Program 2025 has several long-term benefits for society:
- Reduced financial stress on poor families.
- Better access to healthcare for people in remote areas.
- Improved public-private partnership in the health sector.
- Encouragement of preventive care and regular medical checkups.
- Greater trust of people in government healthcare initiatives.
Registration and Distribution in September 2025
According to the Punjab government’s announcement in September 2025, distribution of the health cards is already underway. Citizens do not need to apply separately; they can simply verify their CNIC and start using the facility.
For new beneficiaries, the government will establish facilitation centers and mobile units to raise awareness about the process.
Challenges and Future Improvements
Although the Punjab Health Card Program is highly beneficial, some challenges remain:
- Limited awareness in rural areas.
- Overcrowding at panel hospitals.
- Need for more private hospitals on the panel.
The Punjab government has assured that these challenges will be addressed by expanding the hospital network and running awareness campaigns.
Final Words
The CM Punjab Health Card September 2025 launch marks a historic milestone in the province’s healthcare system. With this facility, millions of families will no longer have to worry about medical expenses, ensuring equal access to healthcare for all citizens.
This initiative reflects the government’s commitment to improving the health sector, supporting vulnerable families, and ensuring that no patient is left untreated due to financial constraints.
