Indonesia’s commitment to Universal Health Coverage (UHC) has reached a major milestone, with the National Health Insurance (JKN) program, managed by BPJS Kesehatan, now covering more than 98% of the population. This significant achievement was celebrated in a public discussion, although officials quickly pivoted to address the persistent challenges of the program, particularly financial sustainability. Coordinating Minister for Human Development and Culture, Pratikno, highlighted that high costs associated with medical equipment inflation and the growing prevalence of catastrophic diseases remain the biggest burden on JKN financing. He emphasized the urgent need for efficiency in JKN implementation without compromising service quality.

The discussion, featuring key ministers and BPJS leaders, stressed that achieving UHC is an investment in the nation’s future human capital. However, the focus must shift toward preventive and promotive efforts to control costs. The Ministry of Health, led by Budi Gunadi Sadikin, is separating its role to focus on public health and regulation, leaving BPJS Kesehatan to manage curative financing. All stakeholders agreed on the necessity of integrated policy and community movements—such as the BPJS Kesehatan's "Gerakan 3-3-5" to mitigate hypertension and diabetes—to ensure the JKN program not only provides comprehensive protection but also remains financially viable and accessible, especially in remote areas.

Source: https://radarkendari.id/bpjs-kesehatan-98-persen-rakyat-indonesia-terlindungi-jkn/?amp=1