West Java free medical care initiative

West Java Governor Dedi Mulyadi announced a policy to provide free Class 3 medical treatment for residents, including those who are sick, victims of crime, or involved in accidents. The initiative is designed to cover citizens regardless of their BPJS Kesehatan status, specifically targeting those with expired memberships, no insurance, or overdue payments. To facilitate this, a Memorandum of Understanding was signed with 86 hospitals across West Java and Jakarta. The program involves cost-sharing between the West Java Provincial Government and local regency or municipal governments, with a focus on treating rare diseases and addressing stunting and malnutrition.

Following the announcement, local entities such as the Cirebon District Health Office have indicated they are awaiting a formal gubernatorial decree to clarify the financing mechanism. While hospitals are mandated to provide services regardless of insurance status, local officials noted that specific regulations are necessary to define the division of financial responsibility and budget allocation between provincial and district governments to prevent double financing.