Bekasi Regency Government Commits to Resolving BPJS Health Arrears of Rp247 Billion

The Bekasi Regency Government has committed to settling its accumulated obligations to the Social Security Agency (BPJS) Health, which amount to approximately Rp247 billion. This effort will be conducted in phases, adjusted to the region’s fiscal capacity.

This commitment was confirmed by the Government and Public Welfare Assistant (Asda I) of the Bekasi Regency Regional Secretariat, Hudaya, during a coordination meeting with the Directorate General for Regional Finance Development of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and BPJS Central in Cikarang on Friday (27 February).

He explained that Bekasi Regency has taken several steps to reduce the burden of obligations, including adjusting National Health Insurance (JKN) membership that has become the responsibility of the central government.

“We have already implemented various measures, including transferring JKN obligations that fall under the central government’s responsibility. This has already begun, and it is hoped that gradually our obligations will decrease,” said Hudaya in his statement.

He added that the magnitude of obligations for non-wage earning workers (PBPU) of the local government is due to the relatively large population in Bekasi Regency.

“We inform you that for PBPU of the local government up to 31 December 2025, the amount recorded is Rp235.4 billion for approximately 35,000 participants. Then for premium assistance for 2,800 participants amounting to Rp12.4 billion, so our total obligation reaches approximately Rp247.8 billion,” he explained.

Nevertheless, Hudaya emphasised that regarding the existing obligations, Bekasi Regency will continue to coordinate with BPJS Health Cikarang Branch and prepare budgets in phases.

“Regarding the obligations that exist, God willing we will continue to coordinate with BPJS Health Cikarang Branch and we will continue to prepare budgets in phases to fulfil these obligations. Hopefully this can be met through the 2026 Regional Budget revision,” he concluded.