5% GST on hospital room: What it means for your bill?

In the 47th meeting of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council, held on June 28-29, 2022, it was decided that 5% GST will be levied on non-ICU hospital rooms with room rent above Rs 5,000 per day. The 5% GST on these hospital rooms will come into effect from July 18, 2022. The GST Council made this decision as a part of a larger tax rate rationalisation exercise.