Is the tax benefit of paying premium of a health plan available for my in-laws?

Ruchi Sharma, Chandigarh

The deduction towards the health premium payment can be availed only if it is paid against a health policy taken for self, spouse, dependent children and parents (section 80D). The benefit is not available for health premium payment for in-laws. To make a policy work for your in-laws, ask your spouse to take a policy which includes his parents to get them covered.

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