Health insurance premiums

Overview

The way in which tax relief is given to you depends on whether you or your employer pays for the medical insurance premium.

If you hold a health insurance policy which is paid for by your employer, you may be eligible to claim Medical Insurance Relief.

You can claim tax relief on the part of your health insurance policy which covers benefits eligible for Income Tax relief under health expenses. The tax relief you can claim is at the standard rate of tax (20%). Qualifying health insurance policies can be for:

  • health insurance
  • dental insurance
  • health and dental insurance combined.

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Published: 04 May 2026 Print this page

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