The Reason BPJS Kesehatan Is A Requirement For Making A SIM, Valid Starting Early November 2024

BPJS Health Card/Photo: Antara

YOGYAKARTA The National Health Insurance Participation Trial (JKN) from BPJS Kesehatan as one of the requirements for issuing a driving license (SIM) will be implemented on November 1, 2024 in all SIM service units in Indonesia. What is the reason BPJS Kesehatan is a requirement to make a driver's license?

The requirements to attach BPJS Kesehatan membership apply to all SIM applicants, either SIM A, SIM B, or SIM C.

This provision is in accordance with the Indonesian National Police Regulation Number 2 of 2023 concerning Amendments to the Regulation of the State Police of the Republic of Indonesia Number 5 of 2021 concerning Issuance and Marking of Driving Permits.

BPJS Health's participation director, David Bangun revealed the reason why BPJS Kesehatan was a requirement to make a driver's license.

David said the provision was an attempt by the government to ensure that all residents received health insurance protection.

By becoming a participant in the National Health Insurance (JKN), the public can easily access health services because it is guaranteed by BPJS.

"It should be emphasized that this provision is enforced as an effort by the government to ensure that all people get health insurance protection, not to become a burden or make it difficult," said David, quoted from the official BPJS Health website on Monday, November 4, 2024.

He added, if the applicant has not been registered as a JKN participant, they can still apply for a SIM. However, the SIM applicant is encouraged to register for JKN membership through the Administrative Services alayan via WhatsApp (PANDAWA) at 08118165165 or through the Mobile JKN application.

So, what if the BPJS Health participation is not active?

If the BPJS Kesehatan membership status is inactive because it is late in paying dues or has arrears, then the SIM applicant can pay off the arrears or can take advantage of the BPJS Kesehatan Phased Contribution Plan Program (REHAB) to pay off arrears through the installment scheme.

"To find out the membership status of JKN, SIM applicants can check online through channels provided by BPJS Kesehatan such as PANDAWA, Mobile JKN Application, BPJS Health Care Center 165, or can come to the nearest BPJS Health Office," explained David.

During the trial period, BPJS Kesehatan will provide regular assistance in each Admilistration Organizing Unit until December 2024 through BPJS Health Ambassadors, as well as Mobile BPJS services that have been scheduled in each region.

This assistance is expected to make it easier for all officers to issue SIMs and reduce obstacles that can occur in the field.

Furthermore, applicants who wish to extend or make a driver's license must include a number of documents, such as:

For additional information, the BPJS Kesehatan membership trial as a condition for the issuance of SIM is actually a continuation and expansion of the previous trial which was carried out from July 1, 2024 to September 40, 2024 at seven Polda with 105 Polres.

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