18% GST Waiver: Indians may need to get over a tax headache to secure their health

GST on health insurance: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman faced calls to remove GST on health and life insurance, stressing these taxes existed before GST. The discussion highlighted India's challenges in insurance affordability and penetration. Experts argue that reducing GST could lower premiums and improve accessibility. High medical inflation and claim rejections also contribute to hesitancy in purchasing insurance.