Whether premium paid towards mediclaim for dependent grand mother is also tax exempted?

[Amit Kaushik]

Could you please clarify -

Whether premium paid towards mediclaim for dependent grand mother is also tax exempted?

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[PolicyWala]

I am afraid it's not exempted.

For the purposes of Sec 80D - “family” means the spouse and dependent children of the assessee.