“Foreign workers, like domestic employees in the private sector, must apply for their participation in the program. They can apply individually or collectively through the company they work for by visiting the nearest social security providers [BPJS] office starting today [Wednesday],” Deputy Health Minister Ali Ghufron Mukti told The Jakarta Post.
Under the 2004 National Social Security System (SJSN) Law, the BPJS that manages the country’s universal healthcare program includes a new incarnation of state-owned health insurance firm PT Askes.
The deputy minister reiterated that the requirements and benefits for foreign workers would be the same as those for Indonesian workers.
For example, up to five members of a foreign employee’s family would be covered by the healthcare program as long as they have been living in Indonesia for at least six months, he said.
“The only difference is that foreigners will have to provide the necessary documents to prove that they are legally working in Indonesia,” Mukti added.
Those who are advised to apply individually for the program include employers, independent entrepreneurs and informal workers.
While employees’ premiums will be paid via their employers, individual participants will pay their premiums directly to the BPJS.
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