Pension Plan

๐Ÿ‘ด What is LIC Pension Plan?

  • A retirement-focused insurance plan that provides regular income (pension) after retirement
  • Helps build a corpus during working years and converts it into a steady income for life
  • Designed to ensure financial independence in old age

โœ… Key Features

  • Accumulation + Annuity: Two phases โ€“ savings during the policy term and pension payouts post-retirement
  • Guaranteed Income: Offers regular annuity (monthly/quarterly/half-yearly/yearly) for life or a specified period
  • Death Benefit: Provides a lump sum to the nominee in case of policyholder’s death (depending on plan type)
  • Multiple Annuity Options: Choose between lifetime pension, joint life pension, return of purchase price, etc.
  • Tax Benefits: Investment qualifies under Section 80CCC/80C, and annuity is taxable as per income slab

๐Ÿ’ก Benefits

  • Retirement Security: Ensures a regular income source even after retirement
  • Lifetime Income: Plans offer pension payouts for life (single or joint life)
  • Peace of Mind: Helps avoid dependence on others during old age
  • Flexibility: Options for single or regular premium, immediate or deferred annuity

๐Ÿ“„ Eligibility Criteria (Varies by Plan)

  • Entry Age: 30 to 75 years (depending on plan)
  • Minimum Purchase Price: Around โ‚น1.5 lakh for most plans
  • Pension Payout: Starts immediately (in Immediate Annuity plans) or after a deferred period

๐Ÿงพ Popular LIC Pension Plans

  • LIC Jeevan Akshay-VII: Immediate annuity plan with multiple pension options
  • LIC New Jeevan Shanti: Deferred annuity plan with single or joint life options
  • LIC Saral Pension: Standard immediate annuity product with simplified features