BPJS Kesehatan: Claims that the JKN Programme Is Being Abolished Are False

Jakarta (ANTARA) – BPJS Kesehatan has stressed that information circulating on social media about the abolition of BPJS Kesehatan is false, and that the National Health Insurance (JKN) programme continues to operate under a strong legal framework as part of the national social security system.

“JKN is a state programme organised under a mandate set out in law. Information circulating on social media about BPJS Kesehatan being abolished is false. The JKN programme continues to operate, and our focus is on improving services,” BPJS Kesehatan Head of Public Relations Rizzky Anugerah said in Jakarta on Tuesday.

He said BPJS Kesehatan is a public legal entity established under Law No. 24 of 2011 on Social Security Administering Bodies. The national health insurance system, meanwhile, is based on Law No. 40 of 2004 on the National Social Security System.

Rizzky explained that BPJS Kesehatan is part of the state’s efforts to ensure that the public receives social protection and security, including access to basic healthcare.

He said the JKN programme was not based on a temporary policy, but formed part of the national social security system governed by legislation. The public therefore need not worry or be swayed by unverified reports.

“We urge all participants to remain calm, not to believe information whose source is unclear, and to use BPJS Kesehatan’s official channels if they need further information,” Rizzky said.

Rizzky stressed that services for JKN participants continue as usual.

Participants can continue to access healthcare in accordance with applicable rules. The agency also urged all participants to check that their membership is active through the Mobile JKN application or its WhatsApp administrative service, PANDAWA, on 08118165165.