Indonesia’s financial regulator, the Financial Services Authority (Otoritas Jasa Keuangan, OJK), is discussing the idea of making travel insurance mandatory for foreign tourists entering the country.
You can now access the most advanced medical care in Bali through insurance. The International Hospital in Sanur (BIH), which began operations this spring, is now partnering with Prudential Indonesia…
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…
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 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…
A magnitude 7.4–7.7 earthquake off the coast of Japan on 20 April has once again sparked a wave of anxious discussion about Bali. The media have been talking about a mega-earthquake of up to 9.0, but…
In Bali, there are two categories of bikers: those who have already dropped their bike, and those who will do so a little later 😄
Plastic, sand, narrow roads, and sudden dogs — the perfect formula for small adventures.
A new branch of the Hermina Badung hospital, part of the large Rumah Sakit Hermina clinic network, has opened in Badung. The new hospital focuses on the IGD — the 24/7 emergency department. The south…
Toyota Veloz is a great option when there are more than two or three of you: thanks to the extra seats, everyone can travel comfortably.
This is an ideal everyday car — it feels confident both in heavy traffic and on longer trips. The ride is smooth, without jolts, and the CVT runs smoothly and won’t distract you in traffic.
BPJS. Insurance for KITAS Visa Holders in Indonesia
Chat user review: Received local 'state-like' insurance BPJS. They don’t want to give it with a new KITAS for less than six months; first, a security guard won’t let you in, then they’ll turn you away…