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View all search resultsIndonesia’s universal healthcare program is coming under renewed strain as the Health Care and Social Society Agency (BPJS Kesehatan) revealed that claims have begun to outpace premium revenues. With the claim ratio reaching 111.86 percent as of February 2026, the imbalance signals growing pressure on the financial sustainability of the National Health Insurance (JKN) system.
Indonesia’s National Health Insurance (JKN) program is set to undergo a series of policy revamps to improve the quality and access to medical service, but there is still a long road ahead to truly achieve universal health coverage.
The country's social security system, now over 20 years old, might need reforms for an across-the-board upgrade to reflect contemporary conditions and trends, such as an aging population and a shift from traditional, family-based elderly care, as well as inclusion of a growing informal sector.
In a bid to enhance transparency and support data-driven policy-making, BPJS Kesehatan officially launched its 2024 sample data on Dec. 20. This year’s sample data covers general health, diabetes mellitus, tuberculosis, maternal and child health, and, for the first time, mental health.
BPJS Kesehatan has recognized various stakeholders of the national health insurance (JKN) program, including its internal units, for their commitment to combating fraud and gratuities in the JKN program throughout 2024. Held to commemorate International Anti-Corruption Day on Dec. 9, this award ceremony also aimed to raise public awareness of the importance of collaboration in fostering a transparent and fraud-free JKN ecosystem.
The Healthcare and Social Security Agency (BPJS Kesehatan) is concluding 2024 on a high note, achieving remarkable international recognition. The agency secured 10 awards at the International Social Security Association (ISSA) Good Practice Awards 2024. These accolades were presented by ISSA President Mohammed Azman during the Regional Social Security Forum for Asia and the Pacific in Riyadh on Tuesday.
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