In other words, social health insurance. Initially, the BPJS insurance program was designed to ensure access to quality medical services, as well as essential medicines and vaccines for everyone. Curr…
The Financial Services Authority (OJK) has approved Circular SEOJK No. 7/2025, which changes the rules for commercial health insurance sold in Indonesia by companies licensed by the OJK. The reform do…
At first glance, Bali, often perceived as a paradise surrounded by breathtaking nature, appears to visitors or those who have only heard about it as a magical world. But what if we look at the everyda…
There are quite a few decent small private clinics in Bali, as well as public hospitals. Public hospitals are comparable to our local outpatient clinics. They offer a wider range of medical services:…
Imagine your baby coming into the world in a tropical paradise, surrounded by jungle and warm air, on an island filled with genuine care and love and the kind smiles of the Balinese, while your postpa…
Kuta Beach is usually where you find surfers, coconut sellers and friendly massage therapists, but this time immigration officers appeared alongside them. This is how Bali launched a new format for pu…
Australian travel insurers are reporting a concerning rise in gastroenteritis claims from tourists returning from Bali. Southern Cross Travel Insurance recorded a staggering 79% increase in January 20…
All residents of Indonesia, including immigrants residing in the country for six months or more, are obligated to obtain health insurance (BPJS Kesehatan).
If you work for a company, whether local or foreign, you will receive what is known as BPJS Ketenagakerjaan.
In November 2025, a tourist visited a hotel in Bali on a day pass. While she was relaxing on the resort grounds, a tree fell on her. The woman suffered broken ribs, a concussion, and injuries to her h…
BPJS. Insurance for KITAS Visa Holders in Indonesia
BPJS Health is equivalent to private health insurance. You can register on behalf of a company or as an individual applicant (only if you have a KITAS). For foreigners residing in Indonesia, BPJS Heal…