BPJS and SIM

chrisgj

I hear (CORRECTION: I [B]know[/B] that the President has issued a notice that) to renew Driving Licence (SIM) the govt. now (or very soon) require you to have subscribed to BPJS first. However, as a KITAP holder on a pension visa I understand I am not entitled to join BPJS (though I would if I could). Does anyone have any idea whether there is a way to renew the SIM in this case (and DON"T suggest a bribe!) or is this [LIST=1] [*]a backdoor way of denying foreigners the right to drive here; [*]another administrative cock up? [/LIST]

chrisgj

Markit wrote I think the operative sentence is: 98 persen penduduk Indonesia terdaftar sebagai peserta JKN pada 2024 mendatang/98 percent of Indonesia's population being registered as JKN participants in 2024. We expats are not included in the term Indonesia's population.

It is what THEY think that matters.

Markit

chrisgj wrote I hear tell that to renew Driving Licence (SIM) the govt. now (or very soon) require you to have subscribed to BPJS first. However, as a KITAP holder on a pension visa I understand I am not entitled to join BPJS (though I would if I could). Does anyone have any idea whether there is a way to renew the SIM in this case (and DON"T suggest a bribe!) or is this [LIST=1] [*]a backdoor way of denying foreigners the right to drive here; [*]another administrative cock up? [/LIST]

I can't begin to tell you how many pointless and irrelevant stories here in Bali begin with "I hear tell that". We can all do a list: 1) Around Bali Monorail 2) Northern Airport 3) Around Bali toll road 4) Banning all alcohol. 5) Nyepi all internet and power for the whole island will be turned off. These are just the ones I can remember easily My humble experience is that to save brain cells and needless worry WAIT till you see something printed in LAW. Not floated on some newspaper (they call it "Socializing" which is "checking the water" everywhere else) or chatted about on some forum. I suggest you grab your present license (SIM) and pop on over to your local cop- shop and ask them how to renew it. BPJS is guarded here like the NHS is in the UK and about as uselessly.

chrisgj

I can't begin to tell you how many pointless and irrelevant stories here in Bali begin with "I hear tell that". We can all do a list: 1) Around Bali Monorail 2) Northern Airport 3) Around Bali toll road 4) Banning all alcohol. 5) Nyepi all internet and power for the whole island will be turned off. These are just the ones I can remember easily My humble experience is that to save brain cells and needless worry WAIT till you see something printed in LAW. Not floated on some newspaper (they call it "Socializing" which is "checking the water" everywhere else) or chatted about on some forum. I suggest you grab your present license (SIM) and pop on over to your local cop- shop and ask them how to renew it. BPJS is guarded here like the NHS is in the UK and about as uselessly.

Source: https://angkaberita.id/2022/02/21/ngurus-sim-dan-skck-wajib-lampirkan-bpjs/ read 2022-02-28 Based on Presidential Instruction No. 1/2022, (https://peraturan.bpk.go.id/Home/Details/195699/inpres-no-1-tahun-2022) the government launched a policy of optimizing the implementation of the National Health Insurance program. Ensuring that the effort is realized, the government requires BPJS Health participation in a number of public service arrangements, including SIM and SKCK in the police. As reported by CNN Indonesia, Saturday (19/2/2022), the Presidential Instruction instructed the National Police Chief to refine regulations by ensuring that applicants for SIM, STNK and SKCK in the police must be registered as active participants in the JKN program. The policy is to pursue the target of 98 percent of Indonesia's population being registered as JKN participants in 2024. It is in paragraph 25a if you want to find it 25. a. make improvements to regulations for ensure that the applicant for a driving license(SIM), Vehicle Registration Certificate(STNK), and Letter Information on Police Records is a Participant active in the Health Insurance program National (BPJS): OK?

Markit

Source: https://angkaberita.id/2022/02/21/ngurus-sim-dan-skck-wajib-lampirkan-bpjs/ read 2022-02-28 Based on Presidential Instruction No. 1/2022, (https://peraturan.bpk.go.id/Home/Details/195699/inpres-no-1-tahun-2022) the government launched a policy of optimizing the implementation of the National Health Insurance program. Ensuring that the effort is realized, the government requires BPJS Health participation in a number of public service arrangements, including SIM and SKCK in the police. As reported by CNN Indonesia, Saturday (19/2/2022), the Presidential Instruction instructed the National Police Chief to refine regulations by ensuring that applicants for SIM, STNK and SKCK in the police must be registered as active participants in the JKN program. The policy is to pursue the target of 98 percent of Indonesia's population being registered as JKN participants in 2024. It is in paragraph 25a if you want to find it 25. a. make improvements to regulations for ensure that the applicant for a driving license(SIM), Vehicle Registration Certificate(STNK), and Letter Information on Police Records is a Participant active in the Health Insurance program National (BPJS): OK?

I think the operative sentence is: 98 persen penduduk Indonesia terdaftar sebagai peserta JKN pada 2024 mendatang/98 percent of Indonesia's population being registered as JKN participants in 2024. We expats are not included in the term Indonesia's population.

spicyayam

Copied from a FB in Bali expats group: BPJS HEALTH CARD MANDATORY TO OBTAIN PUBLIC SERVICES FROM MARCH 1 2022 President Joko Widodo has announced that from March 1, 2022, the BPJS health card will become a mandatory attachment for any citizen/resident who wishes to obtain public services. This is stated in Presidential Instruction (Inpres) Number 1 of 2022 concerning Optimizing the Implementation of the National Health Social Security Program. From the administration of a driver’s license / vehicle number certificate (SIM / STNK), a criminal record certificate, the purchase and sale of houses to a pilgrimage, residents must attach a card of health BPJS. At Governor and Regent/Mayor levels, they are also responsible for ensuring that all One Stop Shop Services (PTSP) require active participation in the National Health Insurance Scheme as one of the comprehensive documents for obtaining operating permits and public services. Presidential Instruction Number 1 of 2022 has been issued to increase the number of participants in the JKN program, aka BPJS Health, in line with the 2024 Medium Term Development Plan (RPJMN) target of 98% population. https://exbulletin.com/politics/1476984/ https://www.world-today-news.com/residents-must-have-a.../ Presidential Instruction (Inpres) Number 1 of 2022 on Optimizing the Implementation of the National Health Insurance Program

Markit

Copied from a FB in Bali expats group: BPJS HEALTH CARD MANDATORY TO OBTAIN PUBLIC SERVICES FROM MARCH 1 2022 President Joko Widodo has announced that from March 1, 2022, the BPJS health card will become a mandatory attachment for any citizen/resident who wishes to obtain public services. This is stated in Presidential Instruction (Inpres) Number 1 of 2022 concerning Optimizing the Implementation of the National Health Social Security Program. From the administration of a driver’s license / vehicle number certificate (SIM / STNK), a criminal record certificate, the purchase and sale of houses to a pilgrimage, residents must attach a card of health BPJS. At Governor and Regent/Mayor levels, they are also responsible for ensuring that all One Stop Shop Services (PTSP) require active participation in the National Health Insurance Scheme as one of the comprehensive documents for obtaining operating permits and public services. Presidential Instruction Number 1 of 2022 has been issued to increase the number of participants in the JKN program, aka BPJS Health, in line with the 2024 Medium Term Development Plan (RPJMN) target of 98% population. https://exbulletin.com/politics/1476984/ https://www.world-today-news.com/residents-must-have-a.../ Presidential Instruction (Inpres) Number 1 of 2022 on Optimizing the Implementation of the National Health Insurance Program

Does anyone know how we are supposed to get a BPJS card/coverage? Kitas/Retirement visa holders are, till now, unable to get BPJS coverage - trust me I've tried several times and in several different ways.