Free blood tests, a full check-up, and zero bill at the counter — that is what PeKa B40 offers eligible Malaysians, but the system needs to recognise you first. Understanding PeKa B40 eligibility is really the whole game here: get that sorted, and the rest of the process takes maybe fifteen minutes at any registered clinic.
PeKa B40, short for Skim Peduli Kesihatan untuk Kumpulan B40, is a Ministry of Health initiative run through ProtectHealth Corporation Sdn Bhd, a non-profit MOH subsidiary. It pays for health screenings at government and registered private clinics so B40 households do not have to. There is no separate PeKa B40 form to fill in — the system checks your Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) record instead.
How to Check PeKa B40 Eligibility
This is the part most people are searching for, so here it is in order.
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Go to the official PeKa B40 eligibility portal at kelayakan.pekab40.com.my/semakan-kelayakan, which is also listed on the malaysia.gov.my digital services directory.
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Key in your MyKad (IC) number and the other details the form asks for.
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The system checks whether you are an STR recipient (or the registered spouse of one) aged 40 and above.
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If the result says eligible, that is it — no printout or approval letter is needed before visiting a clinic.
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If it says not eligible and your household income should reasonably qualify, it usually means you are not yet registered for STR. Apply through the official STR portal, bantuantunai.hasil.gov.my, then check your PeKa B40 status again once STR is approved.
No appointment, no queue number, and no fee for any of this.
Who Actually Qualifies
The criteria, according to ProtectHealth, are short:
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You (or your registered spouse) receive Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR).
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You are aged 40 or above.
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You are a Malaysian citizen.
If both spouses are STR recipients, both are separately eligible once they turn 40. If only one spouse is on STR, the other spouse is still covered as long as they are 40 and above and registered as a spouse in the STR record. There is no extra sign-up step — eligibility kicks in automatically once STR status and age line up.
What Happens at the Clinic
Once eligible, bring your MyKad to any government klinik kesihatan or a private clinic displaying the PeKa B40 sticker. A searchable list of registered clinics is available at bms.pekab40.com.my/provider. If your usual visits already run through the app, this pairs naturally with booking a klinik kesihatan appointment on MySejahtera — though walk-ins with just an IC are accepted at most PeKa B40 points too.
The screening happens over two visits:
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First visit: medical and family history taking, a physical examination, and blood and urine specimen collection. No fasting is required beforehand.
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Second visit: usually one to two weeks later, to go through the lab results with a doctor and get a referral to a government klinik kesihatan if follow-up is needed.
Both visits need to happen at the same clinic — switching partway resets the process. Per ProtectHealth's own FAQ, the free screening is generally treated as a one-time benefit per eligible recipient, not an annual freebie.
Nobody pays anything at the counter. ProtectHealth settles the clinic's fee directly, so there is nothing to claim back and nothing to argue over at reception.
Beyond the Screening: The Other Benefits
The health screening above (Benefit 1) has to be completed before anything else on this list applies:
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Health Aid — up to RM20,000 toward medical devices such as hearing aids, pacemakers, or wheelchairs, but only for treatment at MOH hospitals, applied for by the treating specialist on the patient's behalf.
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Completing Cancer Treatment Incentive — RM1,000 total, paid in two parts (RM300 on starting treatment, RM700 on completing it), handled by the MOH hospital.
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Transport Incentive — up to RM500 a year for trips to MOH hospitals in Peninsular Malaysia, or RM1,000 for Sabah, Sarawak, and Labuan, tied only to Benefits 2 and 3.
None of these need a separate application from the patient. MOH medical staff handle the paperwork once a relevant condition is flagged during hospital treatment.
For context on why a free screening is worth the trip, it sits alongside the wider conversation about rising medical card premiums in Malaysia — PeKa B40 will not replace a medical card, but it does cover a basic health check at no cost to those who qualify.
FAQ
How do I check my PeKa B40 eligibility online?
Visit kelayakan.pekab40.com.my/semakan-kelayakan and enter your MyKad number. The portal confirms within a minute whether you are linked to an STR record and meet the age requirement.
What if I am not registered for STR?
Apply for STR through the official portal at bantuantunai.hasil.gov.my. STR is assessed on household income; once approved, PeKa B40 eligibility for those aged 40 and above follows automatically, without a separate application.
Does PeKa B40 cost anything?
No. The health screening, and the follow-up benefits once triggered, are free to the recipient. ProtectHealth pays clinics directly for each visit.
Can I use PeKa B40 at a private hospital?
The free health screening is available at registered private clinics as well as government clinics. However, the Health Aid, cancer treatment, and transport incentives apply only to treatment received at MOH hospitals.
Who do I contact if a clinic tries to charge me?
Contact ProtectHealth's general line at +603-8687 2525 (Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5:30pm MYT), or check pekab40.com.my for the latest contact details.
