Hajj Candidates Asked To Ensure JKN Is Active For Health Protection

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The Ministry of Religion stated that pilgrims for Hajj candidates must ensure that their National Health Insurance (JKN) participation is active, in order to provide health protection since preparation, departure, until they return to their homeland.

"So regular pilgrims are obliged to ensure that their BPJS Health membership is active before departure. The goal is to provide comprehensive health protection, starting from preparation, implementation, to returning to their homeland," said Director of Domestic Hajj Services Muhammad Zain as reported by ANTARA, Wednesday, February 12.

Zain said JKN provided health protection before and after the pilgrimage. If the congregation is sick before departure, the cost of treatment will be borne by BPJS Kesehatan.

After returning to the country and still needing medical treatment, BPJS will also bear the costs in accordance with applicable regulations.

Previously, BPJS participation was not an absolute requirement. With this new regulation, the health of the congregation is more secure, both before departure and after return.

"In general, health protection remains the same. However, the difference is that this year all pilgrims who are regular pilgrims are required to have an active JKN," he said.

He hopes that the congregation will ensure that their JKN membership is active before leaving. With this protection, pilgrims and Hajj officers can feel safer and more comfortable in carrying out worship.

"Because their health remains guaranteed from preparation until they return to Indonesia. We hope that the pilgrims get the hajj maqbul and major," said Zain.