Health Insurance: 10 most important things to keep in mind before buying a plan

In its 54th meeting on Monday (September 9), the GST Council reached a broad consensus on reducing taxes on health and life insurance premiums, with a final decision slated for the November meeting. The Council was chaired by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. After the meeting, Sitharaman briefed reporters, stating that the Council has decided to form two new Groups of Ministers (GoMs): one focusing on medical and health insurance, and the other on compensation cess. These GoMs will further explore the proposed changes and present their recommendations at the upcoming meeting.