Background
The Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation (MISTI) launched a registration program to provide informal sector economists with access to multiple insurance benefits. This initiative aims to enhance social protection for informal workers by facilitating insurance coverage through a mobile application.
Scope of Application
The program targets informal economists (informal sector workers in economic activities) who register using the CAM-IE mobile application available on iOS and Android platforms. Registered individuals become eligible for specified insurance benefits subsidized or provided free of charge.
Key Provisions or Decisions
- Registration offers free access to insurance benefits.
- Motorcycle insurance covers damages caused by motorcycles used by informal economists with compensations up to USD 1,000 per incident and USD 2,000 per year.
- Insurance also covers bodily injury to third-party persons and property damage related to motorcycle use.
- Personal accident insurance provides compensation of up to USD 300 annually to registered informal economists.
- Conditions apply to the benefits, governed by the providing insurance company, Phillip Insurance.
Implications for Investors, Businesses, or Compliance
Informal economists gain formal access to insurance protections, helping reduce financial risks related to accidents and injuries. This contributes to improved risk management and welfare among informal sector workers, potentially influencing labor market dynamics and social governance.
Official Source
The insurance benefits program and registration details are officially communicated by the Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation via their Facebook page. Registration is conducted through the CAM-IE app: iOS, Android, and the application form is accessible through Phillip Insurance: https://shorturl.at/WKAvj.

