Health insurance premiums are allowed as a deduction under Section 80D. You can claim a maximum deduction of up to INR 25,000 if you buy a policy for yourself and your family. If you are a senior citizen, the limit increases to INR 50,000. Moreover, an additional deduction can be claimed if you are buying a separate policy for your dependent parents. If you are buying a separate policy for your parents and paying the premium, you can claim an additional deduction of up to INR 25,000. If your parents are senior citizens, the limit increases to INR 50,000. So, you can claim deductions of up to INR 1 lakh if you and your parents are senior citizens and you buy separate policies for yourself and your parents.