Joining JKN Helps Acehnese Mother Cover Child's Hospital Treatment Costs
Social security is crucial for society, particularly in providing health protection. The presence of health insurance programmes is expected to offer peace of mind and certainty to the public when facing illnesses requiring medical treatment.
This is no exception for Yunita (37), a housewife and participant in the National Health Insurance (JKN) under the Non-Wage-Earning Workers segment (PBPU), registered by the Aceh Regional Government through the Aceh Health Insurance (JKA) programme. Yunita had to accompany her young child undergoing inpatient treatment at Cempaka Lima General Hospital in Banda Aceh.
Yunita explained her child’s health condition, which required intensive hospital care. She revealed that initially, the child suffered from fever, cough, and flu that worsened, making home treatment impossible.
“Initially, my child had fever, cough, and flu that necessitated inpatient care because it was no longer feasible to treat at home. Fortunately, I was registered by the Aceh Government into the JKN programme through JKA, so I don’t have to worry about costs. Especially since my child has been treated for three days; without BPJS Kesehatan, I wouldn’t be able to afford this treatment,” said Yunita in a written statement on Monday (13/4/2026).
Yunita shared this on Wednesday (24/12/2025). She explained that she and her family have always utilised the JKN programme when accessing healthcare services.
Not only for her child’s illness, Yunita also used JKN during her childbirth process. According to her, the JKN programme is very helpful because all treatment costs are covered by the government, so she does not need to incur additional expenses.
“I am very grateful that my child’s treatment is covered by the Aceh Government, and I also thank BPJS Kesehatan for providing free services that reduce our burden in seeking treatment,” said Yunita.
From the service perspective, Yunita assessed that the healthcare services she received proceeded well without significant obstacles. The services provided by doctors and nurses at the hospital were satisfactory and responsive in meeting patient needs.
This made Yunita feel more at ease and motivated in accompanying her child during the treatment period.
“The services here are excellent because everything is facilitated. From the doctors and nurses at this hospital, they are very kind, prompt, and quick in meeting patient needs. In essence, we are very grateful and greatly assisted,” said Yunita.
At the end of the conversation, Yunita hoped that the JKN programme would continue sustainably for future generations.
She hopes that the benefits and conveniences felt so far can continue to be enjoyed by all Indonesian people, especially the people of Aceh who are greatly helped by the JKA programme as a form of local government support for access to healthcare services.