To improve revenue in the ongoing economic slowdown, the Council has decided to bring healthcare services under GST regime. GST revenue, is likely to recommend bringing premium healthcare services under the GST net with rates of either 12 or 18%. This might include high value implants and medicines given to patients who are taking premium services from a healthcare service provider (hospitals, nursing homes). “Healthcare is a vast area and certain services border on luxury or may not be essential to save the life of a patient. These may be considered for higher duty if the GST Council is unanimous on expanding the scope of taxation of healthcare services beyond hair transplants and cosmetic surgery,” said a state government official actively involved with the Council.
