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For Senior Citizens:In case of premium paid for senior citizens the deduction allowed shall be up to Rs 30,000 during FY 2015-16..
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For financial year 2014-15 - Deduction is available up to Rs. 15,000/- to an assessee for insurance of self, spouse and dependent children. If individual or spouse is more than 60 years old the deduction available is Rs 20,000. An additional deduction for insurance of parents (father or mother or both) is available to the extent of Rs. 15,000/- if less than 60 years old and Rs 20,000 if parents are more than 60 years old. Therefore, the maximum deduction available under this section is to the extent of Rs. 40,000/-. (From AY 2013-14, within the existing limit a deduction of up to Rs. 5,000 for preventive health check-up is available).
For financial year 2015-16 – Deduction is raised from Rs 15,000 to Rs 25,000. The deduction for senior citizens is raised from Rs 20,000 to Rs 30,000. For uninsured super senior citizens (more than 80 years old) medical expenditure incurred up to Rs 30,000 shall be allowed as a deduction under section 80D. However, total deduction for health insurance premium and medical expenses for parents shall be limited to Rs 30,000.

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Hi, The limit under Sec 80D is enhanced to INR 25000 for FY 2015 - 16 from 15000. This 25000 is the overall limit which includes 5000 for Preventive Health Check up.
Regards,
Rajaraman
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