BPJS Employment is Intensifying the Dissemination of the 50 Percent Discount for Informal Workers

JAKARTA - The government officially expanded the policy of reducing BPJS Employment contributions by 50 percent for informal sector workers other than transportation from April to December 2026.

This policy is a continuation of the relaxation program that was first given to transportation workers in the first quarter of 2026. This step was emphasized through Government Regulation (PP) Number 50 of 2025 as an effort to expand the scope of social protection for independent workers who are vulnerable to working without formal guarantees.

Through this policy, the government provides a 50 percent reduction in membership fees for the JKK and JKm programs for non-wage earners such as daily laborers, traders, freelancers, and others. Even though the membership fee is cut, the benefits received by participants remain intact.

Participants are still entitled to accident compensation of up to IDR 70 million, unlimited treatment according to medical needs, death compensation of up to IDR 42 million, and education scholarships for two children with a maximum value of IDR 174 million.

Responding to the policy, the Head of the BPJS Employment Jakarta Cilincing Branch Office, Rita Mariana, emphasized that her party was fully committed to overseeing the implementation of this program in the field.

He said that BPJS Employment Jakarta Cilincing is currently continuing to strengthen direct socialization to the worker community, including micro business actors and independent workers, so that this program can be optimally utilized.

"Through PP Number 50 of 2025, the government provides space for BPU workers to remain protected with a more affordable premium scheme. This is a strategic step in optimizing protection for all workers," said Rita, Wednesday, April 15.

Furthermore, Rita emphasized the importance of this discount membership program, to expand social security as an economic cushion for small communities.

"Through this policy, it is hoped that more informal sector workers will be protected, so that they can increase the economic resilience of families while supporting national development in a sustainable manner," he concluded.