Medical expenses incurred for senior citizens

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can common medical expenses like sugar pressure taablets vitamin tablets incurred for senior citizen be claimed under sec 80d OR IS IT only for some specified diseases

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This discussion clarifies whether common medical expenses for senior citizens, such as medication for conditions like diabetes and blood pressure, can be claimed under Section 80D of the Income Tax Act. The advice confirms that these expenses are eligible for deduction, particularly if the senior citizen does not have a Mediclaim insurance policy. Deductions up to Rs. 50,000 are possible for health treatment expenses.

Yes, If he doesn't have Mediclaim insurance policy, you can consider these expenses under health treatment expenses u/s. 80D IT act

Medical expenses incurred senior citizen. premium Pais is deductible to an extent of Rs.50000

Medical expenses for senior citizens (80D):
• Sec 80D allows a deduction for medical expenditure on a senior citizen (self, spouse, or parents) if no health insurance policy covers them: up to Rs 50,000 per category (old regime). Expenses must be paid other than in cash.
• Routine medicines (sugar, BP tablets, vitamins) bought with doctor prescripttions qualify as medical expenditure.
• Keep bills and prescripttions.

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