BPJS Health Contributions for 650,000 Low-Income Residents in Central Kalimantan Covered by Provincial Government
The Central Kalimantan Provincial Government (Pemprov Kalteng) has strengthened social protection by covering BPJS Health insurance premiums for approximately 650,000 low-income residents. This policy aims to ensure vulnerable groups have access to medical services without cost barriers.
The Head of the Central Kalimantan Provincial Health Office, Suyuti Syamsul, explained that this financing targets all residents classified as economically disadvantaged to be accommodated within the national health insurance system.
“Approximately 650,000 people’s premiums are paid by the provincial government. The scheme still operates through BPJS Health; only the premium financing is covered by us,” Suyuti stated on Monday (2 March 2026).
Earlier, Central Kalimantan Governor Agustiar Sabran instructed district and municipal governments not to reduce health sector budgets in regional efficiency policies. According to him, healthcare is a basic public need that should not be compromised.
“Healthcare is important. Regions should not cut BPJS for society. Don’t let BPJS face efficiency measures; apply them elsewhere instead. Healthcare is a basic necessity,” Agustiar said.
In addition to BPJS coverage, Pemprov Kalteng has also prepared additional safety nets for low-income residents not yet registered but facing emergency medical conditions.
The provincial government provides free treatment in ward class III at three provincial hospitals: RSUD dr. Doris Sylvanus (Palangka Raya), RSUD Hanau (Seruyan), and RSJ Kalawa Atei (Pulang Pisau).
This measure ensures no Central Kalimantan residents are rejected by health facilities when requiring urgent medical treatment, particularly those without active membership cards.
Agustiar stated that through this policy, Central Kalimantan continues working towards achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC), where all societal strata have fair access to promotional, preventive, curative, and rehabilitative health services of quality.