GST Rate Cut 2025: Big relief, patients will now get a direct benefit of up to ₹2 lakh in treatment, know which diseases will get cheaper treatment
GST Rate Cut: The Indian government has recently made a major reduction in GST , due to which many healthcare services have become cheaper. Especially diabetes, fatty liver, kidney diseases and heart related treatments have now become more accessible to the common man. This decision will provide direct relief to lakhs of patients and will significantly reduce their treatment costs.
Which diseases will be treated with savings?
Under the new GST rate cut, the tax levied on diabetes management, fatty liver treatment, kidney dialysis, liver transplant, heart surgery and other medical procedures has been reduced. Earlier, these services were charged up to 18% GST, which has now been reduced.
Big relief for common people
This decision has brought great benefits especially to the middle class and low-income families. They will now have to pay less bill amount while getting treatment in hospitals. This step will make health services more accessible and affordable.
Change in GST rate according to treatment
- Treatment type Old GST rate New GST rate Effect
- Diabetes management 18% 5% Medicines and treatments now available at low prices
- Fatty liver treatment 18% 5% Reduction in OPD and hospital charges
- Kidney dialysis 12% 5% Big relief in monthly expenses for patients
- Liver transplant 18% 5% Significant reduction in surgery costs
- Heart surgery 18% 5% Treatment more affordable for the middle class
- Other medical services 12%.18% 5% Service charges are now lower.
It is clear from this table that where earlier GST was levied at 12%-18%, now only 5% GST will be levied, which has resulted in a huge reduction in the cost of treatment.
Impact on the healthcare sector
The reduction in GST is likely to increase patient flow in hospitals because more people will come forward for treatment due to the lower cost. Also, the reduction in costs in private hospitals will increase competition and patients will get better services.
Conclusion: Treatment of diabetes, fatty liver and other serious diseases has now become cheaper due to GST reduction . This decision will provide direct relief to patients and make healthcare more
Disclaimer: The information provided in this article is based on public reports and updates released by the government. It is always necessary to check the official notification for exact rates and implementation information.