The Socialization of Health Insurance for Bogor Agricultural University Communities
Directorate Human Resources of Bogor Agricultural University organized the socialization program of health insurance, Tuesday, 26 October 2010, on Darmaga Campus. The Acting Executive Director of Human Resources, Dr.Etty Riani, stated that the socialization is to provide a important clarification abpout social and commercial insurances. "By the socialization, it is expected the University communities will understand clearly the benefits of social as well as the commercial insurances, and what are their benefits for them," said Dr.Etty.
The Director of PT.ASKES (State-owne Health Insurance Company) Bogor Branch, Dr. Eddy Sulistijanto, MM, AAK clarified who will be members of the said insurance and its health services provided by the company for members or groups. "Effective next year, ASKES will increase its hospital coverage for its members. This year, the company succeeded in improving the hospitalization costs. For Government Civil Servant rank III and IV, they are entitled to be accomodated at the 1st class hospita rooms, wherease the I and II rank, they are entitled to be accommodated at the 2nd Class Hospital rooms, "explained Dr.Eddy. In addition, PT.ASKES also provides health insurance for its members who sufferes heart disease and cancer, that other insurance companies often do not want to provide.
Meanwhile, the Representative of PT. Takaful Keluarga (The private insurance company), Ir. Dwi Titik A, explained the allocated amount for hospitalization and other helath services costs provided by PT. Takaful which are based on the type of polis each members paid. "For Takaful Keluarga card holders, who are being hospitalized, they do not need any referral statement. They just show their cards to the hospitals and they will be cured as other regular patients. In addition, Takaful Keluarga card holders may combine in using both their Takaful as well as PT ASKES for improved health facilities they need from the hospitals they are in, "said Ir. Titik. Mr. Madsari, S.E, the Sub-Head of the Directorate of the Personnel Welfare of the Directorate of Human Resources was the moderator of the spoecial event. (Wied).
