LIC Aadhaar Shila Plan

LIC Aadhaar Shila-An Overview

LIC Aadhaar Shila is an endowment plan that offers the dual benefit of savings and life protection. The plan offers financial coverage to the family in case the policyholder dies during the policy term. Additionally, the plan also offers maturity benefits in case the policyholder survives till the end of the policy tenure. Moreover, it also takes care of liquidity needs through the option of auto cover and loan facility.

Eligibility Criteria of LIC Aadhaar Shila Plan

The following are the eligibility criteria of the policy.

Benefits Offered by LIC Aadhaar Shila Plan

The following are the key benefits of the LIC Aadhaar Shila Plan by the Life Insurance Corporation of India:

1. Maturity Benefit

   If the life assured survives the entire tenure of the policy, then after the completion of the policy tenure, the maturity benefit is offered as the basic sum assured and loyalty additions, if any. The maximum tenure of the policy is 20 years, and upon maturity, the policyholder can reinvest the lump sum amount in a new policy.

2. Death Benefit

   In the event of the unfortunate demise of the life assured, the death benefit is payable to the nominee of the policy. In case of demise of the life assured during the first five policy years, then the sum assured amount on death is payable to the nominee of the policy.

   If the life assured dies after completion of the 5 policy years but before the maturity date, then the sum assured amount and the loyalty addition, if any, is paid to the policy's beneficiary.

   The death benefit payable is defined as:

   • 7 times the annualized premium

   • 110% of the basic sum assured amount.

3. Loyalty Additions

   The Corporation tracks the first five years of premium payments and entitles a policyholder to Loyalty Additions. It is also awarded to policyholders who are old or loyal customers of LIC of India.

4. Surrender Benefit

   The policyholder can surrender the policy after the completion of two consecutive policy years. On surrender of the policy, the guaranteed surrender value payable during the policy tenure should equal the total premium paid (excluding taxes, extra premiums, and rider premium, if any) multiplied by the guaranteed surrender value factor applicable to the total paid premium under the plan.

5. Policy Loan

   Loan benefit is available after the policy achieves surrender value, and the loan amount that can be availed is up to a maximum of 90% of surrender value in-force policies and 80% of surrender value in paid-up policies. 

6. Tax Benefits

   The benefits enjoyed under this policy are subject to income tax rebates as per prevailing laws.

   * Tax benefit is subject to alterations in tax laws

7. Payment of Premiums

   The premium payment tenure is equal to the policy tenure in LIC Aadhaar Shila Plan. It can be paid in yearly, monthly, quarterly, or half-yearly modes.

8. Rebates Applicable

   The plan offers several rebates such as:

   Mode Rebate
   Quarterly, Monthly (NACH) & Salary deduction	NIL
   Half-yearly mode	1% of Tabular premium
   Yearly mode	2% of Tabular Premium

   High Sum Assured Rebate
   Basic Sum Assured (BSA)	Rebate (Rs.)
   Rs. 75,0000-1,90,000	Nil
   Rs. 2,00,000-2,90,000	1.50% BSA
   Rs. 3,00,000	2.00% BSA

Additional Benefits Under LIC Aadhaar Shila Plan

LIC Aadhaar Shila offers several optional benefits, through which the policyholder can enhance their coverage by paying an additional premium.

1. Optional Riders

   LIC Accident Benefit Rider is available to the policyholder and can be added to the base policy after completing the first five years. The rider once opted for will be applicable in case the policyholder meets with an unfortunate accident or dies due to an accident. The death benefit then payable will be supported by the benefits of the rider.

2. Maturity Benefits in installments

   Under the policy, a policyholder can choose to receive maturity benefits in installments over 5/10/15 years. The installment available under different mode of installment payment are:

   Mode of Installment Payment	Minimum installment amount
   Monthly	Rs. 5,000/-
   Quarterly	Rs. 15,000/-
   Half-Yearly	Rs. 25,000/-
   Yearly	Rs. 50,000/

3. Death Benefits in installments

   Under the policy, one has the option to receive death benefits in installments over 5 years, 10 years, or 15 years. The installment available under different mode of installment payment are:

   Mode of Installment Payment	Minimum installment amount
   Monthly	Rs. 5,000/-
   Quarterly	Rs. 15,000/-
   Half-Yearly	Rs. 25,000/-
   Yearly	Rs. 50,000/

Documents Required to Purchase LIC Aadhaar Shila Plan

To buy LIC Aadhaar Shila policy, one has to provide:

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

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

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

• Health records of the life assured.

Exclusions of LIC Aadhaar Shila Plan

Under this policy, the suicide clause is an exclusion wherein the beneficiary receives 80% of the premiums paid if the suicide happens within the first 12 months of inception of policy risk, or the surrender value, whichever is earlier.

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