BPJS Kesehatan and Archdiocese of Jakarta Partner to Boost JKN Literacy

BPJS Kesehatan is expanding its educational outreach for the national health insurance program (JKN) by collaborating with the Archdiocese of Jakarta. This partnership, launched on August 11, 2026, is named SYAIR JKN, integrating religious leaders into literacy efforts.

Akmal Budi Yulianto, Director of Participation at BPJS Kesehatan, explained that SYAIR JKN is part of a broader strategy to build synergy with various societal elements, employing a pentahelix approach. By involving religious leaders, who have close ties with their congregations, BPJS Kesehatan aims to disseminate information about the JKN program more effectively.

"The JKN program is a shared mandate; its success depends not only on BPJS Kesehatan but also requires support from all societal elements, including religious leaders," Akmal stated. He emphasized the goal of strengthening public literacy to ensure people understand the benefits of JKN, maintain active enrollment, and utilize healthcare services correctly.

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The JKN program is a shared mandate; its success depends not only on BPJS Kesehatan but also requires support from all societal elements, including religious leaders. Through SYAIR JKN, we want to strengthen public literacy so that people increasingly understand the benefits of the JKN program, maintain active enrollment, and utilize healthcare services in accordance with applicable provisions.

Akmal highlighted that health is a fundamental human need and the JKN program embodies the spirit of mutual cooperation. He believes religious leaders play a strategic role in raising public awareness, aligning with global health equity discussions and national health improvement goals. As of August 1, 2026, JKN enrollment exceeded 284.4 million people, covering over 98 percent of Indonesia's population, supported by a vast network of healthcare facilities.

Despite high coverage, Akmal noted the ongoing challenge of ensuring active participation and comprehensive understanding of JKN benefits. Therefore, collaborative efforts like SYAIR JKN are crucial for improving public literacy and ensuring accessible, equitable healthcare services.

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We believe religious leaders have a strategic role in building public awareness. Therefore, this collaboration is part of a joint movement so that the public not only becomes JKN participants but also understands their rights, obligations, and the importance of maintaining active enrollment status.