Lump sum health insurance for senior citizen

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at age 61,
if I pay 75000 towards health insurance premium for a period of 5 years,then can I claim(80D) it in same year or divide the premium in subsequent years?
please clarify?
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You get the benefits in the same year on which you have made the payment
You have to apportion the total premium paid by number of years in case of premises paid for more than one year. in your case you can claim 15000 for 5 years
Mr. Rama jee are correct .
Sorry my ans is wrong in your senerio
what rama krishna sir says is right you have to divide your amout 75000 for 5 year's
in addition to it being senior citizen you can take other benifit of 80 D.

I went through a very similar confusion while looking at health insurance options for my parents, so this thread feels familiar. On paper, lump-sum or fixed benefit plans for senior citizens look comforting, but the real question is whether they actually match today’s hospital costs and claim realities.

What helped me was stepping back and first understanding how strong an existing policy really was, instead of jumping to a new product. I used BimaScore and Bima Analyze out of curiosity — it didn’t ask for documents, just basic details like city, insurer, sum insured, etc. The resulting score (on a 400–1000 scale) honestly showed gaps I hadn’t considered, especially for senior-age claims.

That clarity changed my approach. Instead of replacing everything, I explored ways to supplement coverage more efficiently, including super top-ups where suitable. For senior citizens, sustainability and claim practicality matter more than flaashy benefits.

If you’re unsure whether a lump-sum plan truly adds value, it may help to first understand your current coverage strength. You can check it here if useful: https://bimascore.com/a8lmv6


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