Latest GST Council Update – Relief in Healthcare Sector (Effective from September 22, 2025)

The GST Council has provided major relief in healthcare by exempting or reducing GST on critical medicines, equipment, and health services.

Key GST Reductions in Healthcare

Individual Health & Life Insurance - 18% to Nil
Thermometer - 12% to 5%
Medical Grade Oxygen - 12% to 5%
All Diagnostic Kits & Reagents - 12% to 5%
Glucometer & Test Strips - 12% to 5%
Corrective Spectacles - 12% to 5%

Summary

- Health insurance premiums are now tax-free, reducing overall costs for individuals.

- Critical medical supplies, oxygen, and diagnostic kits are much cheaper.

- This step will make healthcare more affordable and accessible across the country.