LIC Aadhaar Stambh Plan

LIC Aadhaar Stambh- An Overview

LIC Aadhaar Stambh is an endowment policy offered by the LIC of India. This is a participating, non-linked individual life assurance savings plan that is specifically designed to protect the male lives and provide the combined benefit of savings and protection. The plan not only provides financial protection to the family in case of any eventuality but also helps to accumulate wealth for the future as maturity benefit if the life assured survives the entire tenure of the policy. 

Moreover, the liquidity needs are also taken care of by its auto cover and loan facility. Let’s read further to know in detail about various aspects of the policy.

Eligibility Criteria of LIC Aadhaar Stambh Plan

The following are the eligibility criteria of the policy.

Benefits offered by LIC Aadhaar Stambh Plan

Let’s take a look at the benefits offered by LIC Aadhaar Stambh Plan

1. Death Benefit

   In case of the demise of the life assured during the policy tenure, the death benefit paid to the beneficiary of the policy will be:

   • In case of demise of the life assured during the first five years, the sum assured on death shall be payable to the nominee of the policy.

   • In case of demise of the life assured after the completion of five policy years but before the maturity date, the death benefit is payable as a total sum assured amount and loyalty addition, if any. The sum assured on death is defined as:

   7 times of annualized premium, or;

   100% of the basic sum assured amount.

   The death benefit should not be less than 105% of the total premium paid up to the date of death.

2. Maturity Benefit

   In case the life assured survives the entire tenure of the policy and all the premiums of the policy are dully paid, then the maturity benefit is paid as the sum assured on maturity along with loyalty addition, if any to the policyholder.

3. Loyalty Additions

   If the policyholder has paid the first five years of premiums on time and depending upon the Corporation’s experience, the policyholder is eligible for Loyalty Additions at the time of maturity. 

4. Surrender Benefit

   The policyholder can surrender the policy anytime after the completion of two consecutive policy years and provided all the premiums have been paid. The guaranteed surrender value should be equal to the premiums paid (excluding extra premiums, premium for rider and taxes, if any) multiplied by the guaranteed surrender value factor applicable to the total premium paid under the policy.

5. Policy Loans

    Loans can be availed if the first two years are completed with the timely payment of premiums. With the active LIC Aadhaar Stambh policy status, the policyholder can avail 90% of surrender value as a loan. And for policies with paid-up status entitle the holder to avail 80% of the surrender value. 

6. Tax Benefits

   The benefits are eligible for tax benefits under prevailing income tax laws.

   * Tax benefit is dependent on changes in tax laws

Optional Benefits Offered by LIC Aadhaar Stambh Plan

• Additional Riders Benefit

  LIC Accident Benefit Rider allows the beneficiary to receive a lump sum amount in case of accidental demise of the life assured during the policy tenure. The rider can be added to the base policy if the policy has finished 5 successful years. The sum assured benefit offered under the accidental death benefit rider should not exceed the basic sum assured amount of the policy.

• Settlement Option for Maturity and Death Benefit

  The Death and Maturity Benefit can be taken in instalments over 5, 10 or 15 years as requested by the beneficiary.

Premiums for LIC Aadhaar Stambh Plan

LIC Aadhaar Stambh Plan is activated within 7 working days of the premium payment. The premium can be paid in instalments in half-yearly, yearly, quarterly and monthly modes. 

Rebates Applicable

1. Mode Rebate

   • Yearly Mode- 2% of Tabular Premium

   • Half-yearly Mode- 1% of Tabular Premium

   • Quarterly, Monthly & Salary Deduction- Nil

2. Higher Basic Sum Assured Rebate

   • Basic Sum Assured Rebate

   • 75,0000-1,90,000 Nil

   • 2,00,000-2,90,000 1.50% of BSA

   • 3,00,000 2.00% of BSA

Documents Required to Purchase LIC Aadhaar Stambh Policy?

To buy this LIC policy, one has to provide the following:

• Identity proof - Aadhar card, voter's card, and passport

• Address proof- Aadhar card, driving license, electricity bill, ration card, voter's card, and/or passport

• Income proof - such as Income tax returns or salary slips

• Health record of the life assured

Exclusions of LIC Aadhaar Stambh Plan

LIC Aadhaar Stambh Plan reviews show that it is an ideal investment option for males lives who can secure their future and that of their families even in their absence.

A suicide clause is available as an exclusion in this plan which entitles the beneficiary to receive 80% of the premiums paid till death if the unfortunate event happens within 12 months of risk commencement and in case the suicide happens within 12 months of the revival of the policy, the beneficiary receives the higher of either the 80% of premiums paid or the Surrender Value.

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