Handling COVID-19, Private Hospitals Blocked By BPJS In Arrears

Capture the teleconference screen of Vice President Maruf Amin and DKI Jakarta Governor Anies Baswedan (Photo: Special)

JAKARTA - Many private hospitals are hampered by arrears in BPJS fees, making it difficult to treat patients with cases of the corona virus or COVID-19.

This was conveyed by the Governor of DKI Jakarta Anies Baswedan in a coordination meeting via video conference with Vice President Ma'ruf Amin.

"They expect BPJS support so that there are no delays in paying their bills. Because they have to move quickly, which is a lot to be handled," said Anies, Thursday, April 2.

In Jakarta, there are 70 referral hospitals for handling the COVID-19 virus in Jakarta. Eight of them belong to the DKI Provincial Government, the rest are private hospitals.

Anies continued, when the central government can ensure that there are no delays in BPJS payments, private hospitals will be willing to accept all COVID-19 case patients because they have health facilities purchased from the BPJS fees.

Ma'ruf answered that the Ministry of Finance has currently asked the hospital for the amount of BPJS arrears that are overdue. Currently, this amount is being calculated before it is finally paid out.

"Hopefully, the BPJS arrears can be resolved soon. I am very supportive and I have submitted this proposal. It seems that this is part of the priority," explained Ma'ruf.

Hearing this, Anies said he was relieved. This information will be conveyed to private hospitals, so that they can again accommodate patients related to COVID-19.

"About BPJS, I will convey it to private hospitals so that they can relax. You see, almost when they meet us, they say they are ready to handle it, but don't be late because there are no funds to cover it," said Anies.