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Aceh Urges BPJS to Reactivate JKA Program

AHMAD ZULFIKAR SAGALA - Saturday, 23 May 2026 15:00
Aceh Urges BPJS to Reactivate JKA Program
PHOTO: Adli Safwan
JKA PROGRAM REACTIVATION: Governor Muzakir Manaf sends a letter to BPJS Kesehatan requesting the reinstatement of the Jaminan Kesehatan Aceh program to ensure stable healthcare services.

BANDA ACEH | INDATANEWS.COM The Government of Aceh has called on BPJS Kesehatan to immediately restore access to the Jaminan Kesehatan Aceh (JKA) program, following the temporary suspension of participant access after the issuance of Governor Regulation No. 2/2026.

The request was formally conveyed by Governor Muzakir Manaf, also known as "Mualem," in an official letter addressed to the Deputy Director of BPJS Kesehatan Regional Office I in Medan.

Government Pushes Immediate Restoration of JKA Access

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Aceh Government spokesperson Dr. Nurlis Effendi confirmed on Wednesday (May 20, 2026) in Banda Aceh that the province is urging BPJS Kesehatan to act swiftly to prevent disruptions in public healthcare services.

"We hope BPJS can implement this quickly so that healthcare services for the people of Aceh are not affected," Nurlis said. "Even after Governor Mualem revoked the regulation, JKA access remains blocked."

He emphasized that uninterrupted access to healthcare services remains a top priority for the provincial government.

GOVERNMENT CLARIFICATION: Aceh Government spokesperson Dr. Nurlis Effendi explains the contents of the governor's letter regarding the reactivation of JKA memberships. (PHOTO: Adli Safwan)

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Official Letter Establishes Legal Basis for Reactivation

According to Nurlis, Governor Muzakir Manaf's letter numbered 400.7.3.6/5806 dated May 19, 2026, explicitly requests the reactivation of all previously deactivated JKA memberships.

The policy change follows the revocation of Governor Regulation No. 2/2026, which had previously triggered the suspension of access for participants.

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"This letter serves as a legal basis for BPJS Kesehatan to reopen full access to healthcare services for JKA participants across Aceh," he explained.

He added that there is no longer any administrative reason for continued suspension of JKA access, and the directive also provides assurance for hospitals linked to the program.

Ensuring Healthcare Stability During Policy Transition

Nurlis further noted that the instruction is intended to prevent any disruption in healthcare delivery during the transitional period while a new replacement regulation is being drafted.

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"The replacement regulation is currently being prepared, but the process is still ongoing," he said.

The Aceh Government reiterated its commitment to maintaining stability in public health services throughout the transition phase. (IDNC)

REPORTER: Adli Safwan | EDITOR: Fik Sagala

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