Taxability of medical reimbursement by employer paid to legal heir post death of employee.

Vivek Verma (35 Points)

08 August 2022  

My mother underwent medical treatment for Interstitial Lung Disease at a private hospital and later expired on 26-01-2020. A proportion of her hospital bills was reimbursed by her employer and it was paid to me post her death in FY22. Is the amount taxable in my hands?

 

Can I claim tax exemption based on Rule 3A?