How to Check KIS from the Government, Also Know the Difference with BPJS Kesehatan

Kapanlagi.com - Kartu Indonesia Sehat or abbreviated as KIS is one of the government programs to help the less fortunate. As the name suggests, KIS can be used by cardholders to access health services. Therefore, it is important for the public to know how to check KIS from the government.

KIS is only given to those who are financially disadvantaged. That means not just anyone can hold the Kartu Indonesia Sehat or KIS. Even for KIS cardholders themselves, they cannot use the card arbitrarily. Before using it, cardholders must first check whether their KIS status is active or not.

Unfortunately, many people are still confused about how to do it. In fact, checking KIS from the government can be done very easily. Summarized from various sources, let's take a look at important information about Kartu Indonesia Sehat or KIS and how to check it.

1. Difference between KIS and BPJS

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Before knowing how to check KIS from the government, it is important to know the difference between Kartu Indonesia Sehat (Healthy Indonesia Card) and BPJS. Because until now, many people think they are the same, because they are both used to access health facilities. In fact, KIS and BPJS are two different things. Here are some differences between KIS and BPJS.

1. Regarding the participant requirements, KIS is specifically for the Penyandang Masalah Kesejahteraan Sosial (PMKS) group, which is the economically disadvantaged community. Meanwhile, BPJS is a program that can be followed by anyone through registration and payment of premiums.

2. Because it is specifically for the PMKS group, the utilization of KIS will not be charged, meaning it is free, because the premiums are borne by the government. Meanwhile, BPJS premiums are borne by the participants. Every BPJS participant is required to pay a certain premium according to the chosen class.

3. Regarding the service procedures, KIS can be used at first-level health facilities, such as community health centers, health clinics, general practitioners, and hospitals throughout Indonesia. For patients who need further treatment, KIS participants can obtain referrals from the first-level health facilities in order to receive free treatment at advanced health facilities. Meanwhile, the BPJS Kesehatan card is more applicable at first-level health facilities, such as registered community health centers. For further treatment, if the holder of the BPJS Kesehatan card needs it, they will be given a referral letter to go to the hospital.

Because the fee is covered by the government. Meanwhile, BPJS fee is covered by the participants. Every BPJS participant is required to pay a certain fee according to the chosen class.

3. Regarding service procedures, KIS can be used from first-level health facilities, such as puskesmas, health clinics, general practitioners, and hospitals throughout Indonesia. For patients who require further treatment, KIS participants can obtain a referral from the first-level health facility to receive free treatment at advanced health facilities.

Meanwhile, BPJS Health card is valid at first-level health facilities, such as registered puskesmas. For further treatment, if the BPJS Health cardholder needs it, they will be given a referral letter to go to the hospital.

2. How to Check KIS from the Government through Call Center

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After knowing the difference between Kartu Indonesia Sehat or KIS and BPJS, KIS cardholders must know several other things, especially related to checking the active status. There are several ways to check KIS from the government, one of which is by contacting the call center. This method is considered easy and practical because it can be done anytime and anywhere.

For those of you who want to check the KIS status from the government, you can contact the BPJS Kesehatan call center at the number 1500400. However, it should be understood that this telephone checking service is not toll-free. That means, before making a call to the call center, make sure you have sufficient credit balance.

3. How to Check KIS from the Government through Faskes

If you are not satisfied with checking your KIS status from the government via telephone call center, you can also handle it directly by going to the first level health facility (faskes), in this case the puskesmas. However, make sure that the faskes you will visit is the one that is registered in the KIS.

You can directly visit the first level faskes by bringing your KIS. Show your Kartu Indonesia Sehat or KIS to the officer, and you can ask for help to check its active status. The officer will immediately check the card's active status through the registered system. You just need to wait for the officer's answer and instructions.

4. How to Check KIS Directly from the Government to BPJS Kesehatan or Dinsos

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If your residence is closer to the BPJS office or the Social Affairs Office (Dinsos), you can also check the status of your Kartu Indonesia Sehat or KIS at these two government offices. Checking your KIS status from the government at BPJS or Dinsos is also not difficult.

You just need to come and take a queue number. Wait for your turn to be called by the officer. When called, you can directly show your KIS to the officer on duty. Just like at the first level faskes, BPJS and Dinsos officers will immediately check the status of the KIS you bring.

Those are some important explanations regarding Kartu Indonesia Sehat or KIS. From the description above, you now know the difference between Kartu Indonesia Sehat or KIS and BPJS Kesehatan. In addition, if you are a KIS holder, you can also try some of the ways to check KIS from the government mentioned above. Hopefully, this article is useful.

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