New GST Rate Revisions for Healthcare

Explore the recent GST reforms in India, enhancing accessibility to healthcare products and services for everyone.

What's Changed?

What's Changed?

Significant GST revisions effective September 22, 2025, impact healthcare product pricing and services nationwide.

Individual Insurance Premiums

Individual Insurance Premiums

Health and life insurance premiums are now exempt from GST, previously at 18%.

Life-Saving Drugs

Life-Saving Drugs

GST on 33 essential life-saving drugs is reduced to NIL, improving affordability.

Critical Drugs for Chronic Ailments

Critical Drugs for Chronic Ailments

GST for three specific critical drugs now reduced from 5% to NIL for urgent needs.

Other Medicines

Other Medicines

General drugs and medicines see GST reduced from 12% to 5%, easing family healthcare costs.

Medical Devices Pricing

Medical Devices Pricing

GST on medical apparatus and devices drops from 18% to 5%, making them more accessible.

Essential Medical Supplies

Essential Medical Supplies

Supplies such as bandages and diagnostic kits now taxed lower at 5%, improving healthcare delivery.

Affordable Vision Care

Affordable Vision Care

Corrective spectacles now face a reduced GST of 5%, ensuring better vision for all.

Hospital Room Services

Hospital Room Services

Room rents above u20b95,000 per day remain at 5%, excluding critical care units.

Conclusion: A Healthier Future!

Conclusion: A Healthier Future!

These revisions aim to make healthcare services more affordable and accessible for everyone.