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Budget 2025: What can we expect from FM Nirmala Sitharaman in terms of health insurance, OPD insurance?


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Published in Health and Fitness on Thursday, January 16th 2025 at 21:23 GMT by MSN   Print publication without navigation

  • Health insurance, including the burgeoning Outpatient Department (OPD) insurance segment, is poised to play a transformative role in making healthcare more accessible, affordable, and efficient.

The article discusses expectations from Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman regarding health insurance in the upcoming Budget 2025. It highlights the need for addressing the rising healthcare costs and the increasing prevalence of chronic diseases in India. Key expectations include expanding the coverage of the Ayushman Bharat scheme, possibly increasing the insurance cap, and introducing or enhancing outpatient department (OPD) insurance to cover expenses like doctor consultations, diagnostic tests, and medications. There is also a call for tax benefits on health insurance premiums to be made more inclusive, potentially raising the deduction limit under Section 80D. Additionally, the article suggests the government might consider integrating digital health solutions to improve accessibility and affordability of healthcare services, aiming to make health insurance more comprehensive and beneficial for the general populace.

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