Health Care in Jakarta

Jakarta has a public and private healthcare system. The public healthcare system is called the Indonesian National Health Insurance System (JKN). It is used by both locals and foreigners, however, it is not recommended for serious medical emergencies or major surgery. Public hospitals in Jakarta are often overcrowded and understaffed, and the quality of care is not always up to the standards of private hospitals.

Indonesia's Healthcare System

Indonesia's public healthcare system, JKN, is available to both locals and foreigners. However, it is not recommended for serious medical emergencies or major surgery. Public hospitals in Jakarta are often overcrowded and understaffed, and the quality of care is not always up to the standards of private hospitals. Expats and digital nomads are allowed to use the public healthcare system in Indonesia, but most opt to use private hospitals for serious medical emergencies and major surgery. Private hospitals in Jakarta offer higher quality care and more modern facilities, but they are more expensive than public hospitals.

Hospitals and Clinics for Expats in Jakarta

There are several recommended clinics and hospitals in Jakarta for expats. These include:

• Siloam Hospitals Lippo Village, a private hospital located in Lippo Village, which specializes in cardiology and neurology.
• RS Premier Jatinegara, a public hospital located in East Jakarta.
• RS Mitra Keluarga Kebon Jeruk, a private hospital located in West Jakarta.
• RS Pondok Indah, a private hospital located in South Jakarta.

Emergency Services in Jakarta

There are ambulance services in Jakarta, and they can be called by dialing 118. Ambulances usually arrive quickly, but there can be delays depending on the time of day and the location.

Health Insurance Companies in Jakarta

The most popular private health insurers in Jakarta are BPJS Kesehatan, Asuransi Jiwa Manulife Indonesia, and Allianz Life Indonesia. Expats and digital nomads typically use these companies or specialized expat health insurance providers.