Muhammad Amin Azhari, Andy Alfatih, Sena Putra Prabujaya
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government functions linked to fundamental services, with healthcare being one of these
key areas (Aridah et al., 2022).
The Constitution of the Republic of Indonesia ensures the rights of its citizens,
encompassing the right to both physical and mental well-being, as well as access to
healthcare services. The government’s responsibilities in delivering health services and
social security are further outlined in Law No. 40 of 2004 regarding the National Social
Security System and Law No. 36 of 2009 concerning Health. (Asri, 2022).
Expanding beyond national frameworks, the United Nations, through Article 25 of
the 1948 Universal Declaration of Human Rights, asserts that "everyone has the right to
an adequate standard of living, including health and well-being for themselves and their
families, encompassing food, clothing, housing, medical care, and necessary social
services."
In 2005, Indonesia introduced Askeskin, a health insurance scheme aimed at low-
income families and informal workers. (Syamsul et al., 2021). Askeskin was subsidized
by the government, ensuring access to healthcare and protecting individuals from
financial risks associated with medical expenses. The program, which covered essential
outpatient and inpatient services, marked the beginning of Indonesia’s journey toward
universal healthcare, with a target to reach 60 million people. (Baros, 2015). Services
offered included maternal care, immunizations, mobile health services for remote areas,
and access to medications. (Basith & Prameswari, 2020).
In 2008, the Askeskin program was replaced by Jamkesmas, aimed at providing
healthcare access to those living just above the poverty line through community health
centers and hospitals. (Brooks et al., 2017). Jamkesmas also provides comprehensive
pregnancy services, such as antenatal care, institutional delivery, and postnatal care.
Following the implementation of Jamkesmas, a national strategy was developed that
refers to the 2004 Social Security framework to achieve Universal Health Coverage. The
scheme aims to provide social health insurance that covers health care, life insurance,
work-related injury, and care for the elderly. Most civil servants, police, and military
personnel were already covered by the program when it was adopted in 2004, so the
scheme was created to improve the health of the poor. In 2014, to demonstrate its
commitment to safeguarding health rights, the Indonesian Government introduced the
National Health Insurance Program (JKN-KIS), aimed at providing coverage for all
citizens of Indonesia. (Dorjdagva et al., 2017). The primary aim of the National Health
Insurance Program (JKN) is to ensure health protection through healthcare benefits that
address basic health needs, available to all individuals who have made contributions or
whose contributions are funded by the government. (Ulfa et al., 2017).
The mission of the JKN-KIS program is to guarantee healthcare services based on
individuals' medical needs while preventing financial hardship due to medical costs.
This issue similarly affects the utilization of healthcare services by BPJS
participants, with low trust leading to fewer healthcare visits.
A similar study conducted at the Campalagian Health Center in Polewali Mandar
Regency revealed that despite having the highest number of BPJS participants, utilization