LIC Jeevan Saathi Plan
- Premiums as low as Rs.17/day for sum assured of Rs.1 crore*
- Claim up to Rs. 1,50,000 deduction under section 80C**
- Choose between annual and monthly premium payment options
The Jeevan Saathi Plan is an endowment assurance plan that provides financial protection against the lives of both, the husband and the wife. The maturity amount is paid on the completion of the policy term if both or either one of the two survive.
Eligibility
Policyholders are expected to meet the eligibility criteria as set by the insurer. The parameters generally include the minimum and maximum age for entry and minimum and maximum age at maturity of the policyholder.
Sum Assured and Premium
Sum assured
On the death of the policyholder, the insurer is liable to pay a lump sum amount to the beneficiary called the sum assured. Policyholders should ideally choose plans with a sum assured that would help his/her dependents in times of need.
Premium
The policyholder pays a nominal amount to the insurance company at regular intervals, which is known as the premium. The premium for this plan is paid until the completion of the policy term or until the death of one of the policyholders.
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*Premiums vary based on age, location, plan term and other factors
Plan Coverage - What the Jeevan Saathi Plan covers
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| Maturity Benefit | If either one of the two or both the policyholders survive the policy term, the sum assured plus the bonuses up to the date of maturity are provided as a lump sum. |
| Survival Benefit | The sum assured along with accrued bonuses are payable if one or both the policyholders survive the policy term. |
| Supplementary Benefits | With the payment of an additional premium, extra benefits can be availed for extra protection. |
Other Key Features
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| Simple Reversionary Bonus | At the end of each financial year, the simple reversionary bonus is declared per thousand of the sum assured annually. |
| Final Bonus | If the policy has been in force for a certain period, a final bonus may be payable. |
Other Benefits
| Phone Services | LIC customers can make enquiries regarding policies through the phone helpline or the special SMS feature. |
| Online Registration | Policyholders can register themselves online on the LIC website to view details about their policies. |
| Premium Payment Channels | Customers can choose from online and offline methods based on their convenience to pay the premiums. |
Tax Benefits
The policyholders can avail tax benefits under Section 80C of the Income Tax Act, 1961.
Why you should buy Jeevan Saathi from LIC
LIC has been in the life insurance market for over 60 years now. They have always topped the charts when it comes to the best customer service. The claim settlement ratio and grievances solved ratio were found to be 98.31% and 100% respectively in the year 2016-2017. It is hence one of the most preferred insurers in the country. Communication with the LIC officials has been made easy by setting up several branches throughout the country.
Note: This plan has been withdrawn by LIC.
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