Launched by the Government of India, Pradhan mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana is a pure group term insurance product, which provides financial protection to the family members in case of any eventuality. The plan was specifically launched to provide the benefit of insurance coverage to masses. Moreover, with a lower premium rate it can be accessed by all individuals. HDFC Life Insurance Company facilitates very simple and hassle- free process of purchase of PMJJBY plan. Let’s read further to know in detail about HDFC PMJJBY.
+Tax benefit is subject to changes in tax laws.
++All savings are provided by the insurer as per the IRDAI approved insurance plan. Standard T&C Apply
Here is the eligibility criteria of the policy.
Eligibility Criteria |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Entry Age |
18 years |
New Members- 50 years Renewals- 54 years |
Maturity Age |
19 years |
55 years |
Sum Assured |
2,00,0000 |
|
Policy Tenure |
1 year (annual renewable) |
|
Premium Frequency |
Annually |
The first premium payable towards the plan depends on the date of joining of plan as shown below:
Date of Joining of Plan |
Premium Rates |
1st June - 31st August |
Rs. 330 |
1st September- 30th November |
Rs. 258 |
1st December- 28th February (29th In case of leap year) |
Rs. 172 |
1st March-31st May |
Rs.86 |
The following are the benefits offered by HDFC Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Jeevan Bima Yojana Plan.
In case of demise of the member during the policy tenure, a fixed sum assured amount of Rs. 2,00,000 is payable to the beneficiary of the scheme. For the new members enrolling into the scheme the plan will not cover any risk during the first 45 days from the enrolment date. Moreover, during the enrolment tenure no claim would be admissible in case of demise of the member other than due to accident.
After the payment of the death benefit, the policy will terminate and further benefits will be payable.
As thus is a pure term insurance policy, no maturity benefit is payable under the plan.
No surrender benefits are payable under the plan.
An individual can apply for the scheme through Net Banking and SMS facility in an easy and hassle-free way. Let’s take a look at the application process of the plan.