Income Tax News: When you most need it, health insurance covers unanticipated medical expenses and hospital bills. Getting health insurance is one of the best ways to get through these kinds of financial difficulties. In India, the majority of people do not have health insurance, so in times of need, they must borrow money or rely on their own savings. The government implemented Section 80D tax benefits on medical insurance to entice people to buy health insurance policies.
Explaining Section 80D
Under Section 80D, medical insurance premiums paid in a given fiscal year are deductible for each individual or HUF. Plans for critical illnesses and top-up health care are also eligible for this deduction. The best part is that it exceeds the maximum deductions allowed under Section 80C of Rs 1.5 lakh.
Who qualifies for Section 80D deductions?
- Individuals
- Hindu Undivided Family
This deduction cannot be claimed by any other entity. For instance, a business or firm is not permitted to deduct under this section.
Which deductions are permitted by Section 80D?
Section 80D permits the following costs to be deducted:
- Premiums for family and individual health insurance paid
- Medical costs incurred by elderly individuals
Taxpayers who are individuals or HUFs may deduct the amount they pay for insurance premiums paid for:
- Self
- Spouse
- Dependent children
- Parents
Under 80D, what is a preventive health check-up?
In 2013, the government implemented a deduction for preventive health check-ups in an effort to motivate people to take a more proactive approach to their health. Through routine check-ups, preventive health check-ups seek to detect any illness and reduce risk factors early on.
A deduction of Rs 5,000 is allowed under Section 80D for payments made for preventive medical examinations. This deduction will not exceed the overall cap of Rs 25,000 or Rs 50,000, depending on the situation. The individual may also deduct this amount for himself, his spouse, any dependent children, or his parents. Preventive health checkups can be paid for with cash.
Senior Citizens’ Medical Expense Deduction (Section 80D)
A deduction of up to Rs. 50,000 on medical costs incurred for senior citizens (Resident + aged 60 or above) who do not have health insurance can be made for their welfare. However, they will not be qualified for this deduction if they already have health insurance and have paid to maintain it.
lump-sum payment of a multi-year health insurance premium (Section 80D)
Occasionally, consumers purchase multi-year health insurance policies due to the available discounts. Here, they make the upfront payment of the premium. In that scenario, section 80D permits a proportionate deduction. But as was previously mentioned, this would once more be subject to the Rs 25,000 and Rs 50,000 limits.
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