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GST on group insurance: What if the premium is paid by the individual?

Chennai, Sept 8 (UNI) With the government announcing the scrapping of 18 per cent Goods and Services Tax (GST) on individual health and life insurance policies, there remains a lack of clarity on group insurance policies that cover individuals, said an industry expert.
There are two types of group insurance policies. One is taken by a company for its employees and dependents, where the company pays the premium along with GST.
The other type is also taken by a company, but the premium amount is paid by the individual covered under the policy.
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