A disappointing Budget -2022 so far as Health Insurance Protection is concerned especially during the critical period of covid influence

The expectations were soaring amongst the general public just before 2022 budget with hopes in respect of reduced Income Tax rates or increased exemption limits etc. One biggest was upward revision Section 80 D which refers to health insurance premium paid and same has not been revised for long time. Over years, substantially more so due huge claims from Covid last two years. But, much shock all Payers, the, remains untouched. There are also other policies comes under broad category Health Insurance that does qualify but merits serious consideration. subject GST 18% is certainly too high especially when Government should have looked at initiating major step boost penetration make feel people secured. For an individual manage one’s risk properly, he/she need than one type adequate amount applicable riders add-on covers matters dependents like spouse, children parents being completely covered.