The amount paid as medical insurance premium is eligible for deduction under Section 80D. The maximum deduction that can be claimed under this section is `60,000, but there are many sub-limits.

An individual can avail a maximum deduction of `25,000 for premium paid for self, spouse or dependent children. An additional deduction of `25,000 is allowed on premium paid for parents. If the policyholder is a senior citizen, then the deduction limit is `30,000.

One can also claim a tax break of `5,000 on preventive health checks.