Our health insurance plans are perfect to protect your health while saving taxes. So, it’s advisable to get health insurance for yourself, for your family, and for your parents.
* Depends on the nature of medical expenses | **60+ years old
Under Section 80D, if you get a health check-up done for Rs.5,000 and are paying a premium of Rs.20,000, you’ll be eligible for a tax deduction of up to Rs.25,000.
To avail the tax benefit, you should make the payment from a traceable source such as through internet banking, credit/debit card, cheque, etc.
Under section 80D of the Income Tax Act, 1961, you can claim an additional tax-saving benefit if you cover your parents under health insurance policy. You can save up to Rs.50,000 for either of your parents aged 60 years and above.