Health Insurance Tax Benefit
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Imagine! You get two benefits with just one easy step; how wonderful, right? Such is the thing with having a health insurance plan; you get both financial security in medical circumstances, along with tax benefits! The Health insurance premium paid offers tax benefits under Section 80D of the Income Tax Act.
The Health insurance premium offers tax benefits under Section 80D of the Income Tax Act.
Scenario |
Maximum Deduction under 80D |
Self and Family (All members below 60 years) |
₹25,000 |
For Self and Family + Parents (All members below 60 years) |
₹25,000 + ₹25,000) = ₹50,000 |
For Self and Family (all members below 60 years) + Senior Citizen Parents |
₹25,000 + ₹50,000 = ₹75,000 |
For Self and Family (with eldest member above 60 years) + Senior Citizen Parents |
₹50,000 + ₹50,000) = ₹1,00,000 |
Rs 5000 for preventive ‘health check-up’ is included in the above maximum limits.
The maximum that one can save under Section 80D (Rs 25,000) for those paying 5.20 percent, 20.8 percent and 31.2 percent tax is Rs. 1,300, Rs 5,200, and Rs 7,800 respectively. This will be over and above anything you can save under Section 80C of the Income Tax Act.
Health insurance premiums for senior citizens are always on the higher side. Insurance companies may also be disinclined towards providing medical insurance for those who are old or suffer from pre-existing ailments.
However, Budget 2018 came with some relief for senior citizens who have high medical expenses and are unable to buy health insurance policy due to pre-existing ailments or can't afford to pay high premiums.
The Budget has amended Section 80D which allows a deduction for medical expenses incurred on senior citizens. This deduction can be claimed by the senior citizen himself/herself or by his/her children if the children are incurring medical expenses for their senior citizen parents.
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The only documents required to claim the deduction is your premium payment receipt and your insurance policy copy which shows the name of the family members and their relation and age. In case of premium paid for parents policy, the proposer should ask for an 80D certificate from the insurance company by providing the payment details in his name.
Health Insurance other than safeguarding your pocket from medical expenses, you can avail tax benefits on the premiums paid towards your health insurance under Section 80D of the Income Tax Act. This makes a health insurance policy a beneficial tax-planning tool which is definitely a wise investment to make for your future.
We hope we have answered all the questions that come to your mind. If you have more questions, feel free to get in touch with us. A piece of expert advice is always helpful!
No. Siblings or relatives, who are not a direct dependent of the taxpayer are not eligible for deduction under Section 80D.
No. Siblings or relatives, who are not a direct dependent of the taxpayer are not eligible for deduction under Section 80D.
Section 80D allows premium paid as deduction in computation of total income. In your case, since there is no deduction from your salary, the said premium cannot be said as to be paid by you. Thus, you will not be eligible for deduction under Section 80D while computing your tax liability.
Section 80D allows premium paid as deduction in computation of total income. In your case, since there is no deduction from your salary, the said premium cannot be said as to be paid by you. Thus, you will not be eligible for deduction under Section 80D while computing your tax liability.
Yes. Since the premium is recovered from your salary, it can be claimed under Section 80D.
Yes. Since the premium is recovered from your salary, it can be claimed under Section 80D.
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Last updated: 2023-12-05
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