14 July 2012
if son paid mediclaim amount from his account on behalf of father and mediclaim policy in the name of the father but cert. explained son paid premium on behalf of father. in this case can son take a deduction under 80D.
This deduction is available for medical claim policy which should be framed in this behalf by GIC or by any other insurer but approved by IRDA
Deduction is available to - Individual - HUF
Mode of Payment - Other than cash Dedection himself/spouse/children - Max 15000 PA parents - Max 15000 PA Addition deduction for senor citizen - 5000PA
Hence if Individual Pay Rs. 16000 for himself and 20000 for parent than dedection would be 15000+15000 = Rs. 30000/-