Dedi Mulyadi Targets Insurance Coverage for 5.4 Million Informal Workers in West Java by 2027

The Governor of West Java, Dedi Mulyadi, has set a target to provide insurance for 5.4 million heads of households working in the informal sector across West Java.

He stated that informal workers in the region include farmers, fishermen, construction labourers, drivers, online motorcycle taxi drivers, traditional motorcycle taxi drivers, street vendors, domestic workers, and porters. The insurance premiums for these workers will be paid by the West Java Provincial Government and the regency/city governments throughout the province.

“By 2027, we target 5.4 million heads of households in the informal sector to receive employment insurance coverage,” said Dedi Mulyadi in a video posted to his Instagram account, @dedimulyadi71, as reported on Monday (21/9).

Dedi noted that in the current year of 2026, the West Java Provincial Government and all regency/city governments across the province have already insured 1 million informal workers.

He explained that these informal workers will receive benefits in the form of free medical treatment costs, which are covered by the employment insurance.

He cited an existing example in Bekasi, where a beneficiary received a payment of up to Rp500 million.

Furthermore, beneficiaries will receive protection in the event of work-related accidents, ensuring their medical treatments are guaranteed.

“In the event of death due to a work-related accident, the family will receive a compensation of Rp72 million, plus insurance for educational guarantees ranging from kindergarten to university for two children,” he added.

Additionally, families will receive compensation of up to Rp42 million in the event of death caused by illness.

He stated that the total number of protected family members is expected to reach 17 million.

Dedi also mentioned that to access this insurance membership, heads of households will utilise the ‘Asuransi Aing’ application.