Government Designates 475,000 New Recipients for PKH and BPNT Phase 2 in 2026 – Are You Included?
The government has once again updated the recipient data for social assistance under the Program Keluarga Harapan (PKH) and Bantuan Pangan Non Tunai (BPNT) for phase 2 in 2026. This update is intended to align the beneficiary data with those entitled to social assistance.
Based on a post from the Instagram account of the Centre for Social Welfare Data and Information, @pusdatinkesos, 475,821 new family beneficiary units have been designated as recipients of PKH social assistance and the Sembako Programme for the second quarter of 2026. This number replaces previous recipients who have advanced in economic status, passed away, or been detected as civil servants, military personnel, police, legislative members, or their families.
“475,821 new KPM proposed through villages/sub-districts/social services and the Cek Bansos app have been designated as recipients of social assistance for the second quarter,” reads the caption in one of the posts, quoted on Tuesday (12/5/2026).
With this data update, the public needs to check again whether they are included in the new recipient lists for both social assistance programmes. Curious if you are among the 475,000 new recipients? Check the information on how to verify below!
What Are PKH and BPNT?
PKH and BPNT are two social assistance programmes from the Ministry of Social Affairs. The Program Keluarga Harapan (PKH) is a conditional cash transfer programme provided to poor and vulnerable families. PKH aims to improve living standards, reduce expenditure burdens, encourage self-reliance, and curb poverty and social inequality.
Meanwhile, BPNT, now officially called the Sembako Programme, is a non-cash food assistance programme developed from the previous non-cash food aid initiative. This programme comes with increased aid values and types of food items provided to beneficiary communities.
Who Are the Recipients of PKH and BPNT Phase 2 in 2026?
Recipients of social assistance under PKH and BPNT phase 2 are communities designated by villages or social services based on specific criteria and government-held data. Communities eligible for assistance must meet several criteria according to the type of aid provided.
- PKH Phase 2 Recipients
The Program Keluarga Harapan (PKH) phase 2 is intended for families recorded in the National Unified Social and Economic Database (DTSEN) in deciles 1 to 4. In addition to being registered in that data, recipients must also have specific components as conditions for receiving assistance.
Quoted from the official website of the Yogyakarta Social Services Office, the components of PKH recipients include:
Health, such as pregnant women and children under 7 years old or not yet in school
Education, such as children pursuing primary, junior secondary, or senior secondary education
Social welfare, namely elderly family members and persons with disabilities
In addition, PKH social assistance is also given to victims of gross human rights violations.
- BPNT Phase 2 Recipients
Recipients of Bantuan Pangan Non Tunai (BPNT) or the Sembako Programme come from poor and vulnerable family groups already included in DTSEN. Assistance is distributed to communities whose data has been verified and listed as beneficiaries.
Here are the criteria for BPNT phase 2 recipients:
Registered in DTSEN
Included in deciles 1-4 in DTSEN
Having a verified NIK in the Dukcapil data
Registered in the Ministry of Social Affairs’ Beneficiary List (DPM)
Schedule for PKH and BPNT Disbursements Phase 2 in 2026
Referring to the Ministry of Social Affairs’ statement on its official website, PKH social assistance disbursements are carried out in stages throughout the year. The same applies to BPNT disbursements, which may coincide with other social assistance like PKH.
The stages of PKH and BPNT social assistance disbursements are divided by quarterly system, as follows:
Phase 1: January-March
Phase 2: April-June
Phase 3: July-September
Phase 4: October-December
So, what about the current phase 2? Quoted from a detikNews report, in April, the government announced an acceleration of social assistance distribution for phase 2 in 2026. This was conveyed through the acceleration of recipient data reception, now set for the 10th of each period.
Then, Social Affairs Minister Saifullah Yusuf also stated that disbursements of social assistance such as PKH and BPNT for phase 2 in 2026 will be carried out starting from the third week of April 2026, according to the available data and administrative processes.
Thus, the PKH and BPNT phase 2 disbursements for 2026 are estimated to have already begun, from the third week of April until the end of June, following the distribution stages outlined above.
Since disbursement dates vary by region, the 475,000 new PKH and BPNT phase 2 recipients must check their disbursement status regularly.
Nominal Values of PKH and BPNT Social Assistance Phase 2 in 2026
Social assistance under PKH and BPNT phase 2 is distributed with varying nominal amounts according to the type of aid and recipient categories. The aid amounts have been determined based on the components of each social assistance programme’s recipients.
Referring to the Ministry of Social Affairs website, here are the nominal values for PKH and BPNT phase 2 received by Family Beneficiary Units (KPM):
- Nominal Values for PKH Social Assistance Phase 2
The nominal values for PKH social assistance phase 2 vary depending on the recipient categories. There are eight categories of PKH recipients, from pregnant women to victims of human rights violations. Here is the breakdown of nominal values for PKH social assistance in this phase 2:
Pregnant women: Rp 750,000
Children aged 0-6 years: Rp 750,000
Primary school children: Rp 225,000
Junior secondary school children: Rp 375,000
Senior secondary school children: Rp 500,000
Severe disabilities: Rp 600,000
Elderly 60 years and above: Rp 600,000
Victims of human rights violations: [Note: Original text cuts off here]