BPJS Health Standard Inpatient Class Policy Don't Make People Lose

JAKARTA - The government must be able to guarantee that the people will have no difficulties by implementing the Standard Inpatient Class (KRIS) on the BPJS Health program. The elimination of the treatment class contained in the BPJS Kesehatan system to become a KRIS must be accompanied by adequate preparation.

"Every citizen must have the same opportunity to get quality health care. Therefore, the Government must ensure that the plan to implement the Standard Inpatient Class in the BPJS Health program will not make it difficult for the people," said the Chairman of the Indonesian House of Representatives, Puan Maharani, Friday, June 2.

Based on information from the Ministry of Health (Kemenkes), there are already 728 hospitals that meet the criteria for 12 National Health Insurance Standard Inpatient Class (KRIS JKN). The 12 criteria include various components, ranging from the side of the building, completeness of facilities in hospitals, to distribution of treatment rooms based on gender and types of diseases (infection and non-infection).

According to Puan, an increase in the number of hospitals and quality treatments is very important to answer public health needs.

"The state must ensure that existing hospitals are adequate and committed to providing the best service for all people in need," said the first woman to serve as Chair of the DPR RI.

The implementation of the KRIS system in hospitals will remove the inpatient class system 1, 2, and 3 BPJS Health participants. Although there is already a trial stage, the KRIS program will only be fully realized after the revision of Presidential Regulation (Perpres) Number 82 of 2018 concerning Health Insurance to implement KRIS is completely discussed.

"I hope that the discussion on the legal umbrella for implementing the new system has considered all the necessary elements, including the ease of access for the community when being hospitalized," said Puan.

The former Coordinating Minister for Human Development and Culture reminded that every policy made by the Government must be based on the interests of all people. One of them, said Puan, is by ensuring that the public gets equal health facilities as health insurance.

"In accordance with the spirit of the law, we hope that all people will get health insurance by the government through the KRIS program," he said.

"We hope that this system change will really have a positive impact so that health services to the community are much better than before," added Puan.

Currently, BPJS Kesehatan contributions vary depending on the type of room chosen by the participants. If all hospitals have the same type of room as implemented with KRIS, then most likely the amount of the dues will be adjusted to these standards and will have an impact on the underprivileged.

Puan asked the Government to guarantee that the changes to the targeted system starting in 2025 will not burden the community.

"In dealing with changes like this, it is important to involve all stakeholders to reach a fair agreement and ensure that health services remain affordable and quality for the people," he said.

Puan encouraged the Government to intensify socialization related to the KRIS policy. With complete and adequate information, it is hoped that there will be no more confusion in the community in responding to the new rules from the Government.

"So that the community has a clear understanding of the implications and benefits of this policy. And the transition stage of treatment classes in hospitals must be evenly carried out in all regions," said Puan.

"Good socialization can also reduce concerns and confusion among the public regarding changes to the upcoming health system," he continued.

On the other hand, Puan asked the Government to provide clarity on whether changes to the hospital care class system in the BPJS Health program would affect services for Contribution Assistance Recipients (PBI) participants. This is considering the BPJS Kesehatan PBI contribution paid by the Government.

"Don't let policy changes in the BPJS Kesehatan program affect the quality of service for the beneficiary communities of government assistance," concluded Puan.