Child Plan

👶 What is LIC Child Plan?

  • A life insurance-cum-savings plan designed to secure a child’s future needs
  • Helps in funding major life events like education, marriage, or career goals
  • Offers financial protection even in the absence of the parent (policyholder)

✅ Key Features

  • Child-Centric Savings: Designed to accumulate funds for a child’s future milestones
  • Waiver of Premium: In case of the parent’s (policyholder’s) death, future premiums are waived, and the policy continues
  • Maturity Benefit: Lump sum amount paid at maturity to support child’s higher education or other needs
  • Bonus Facility: Eligible for reversionary and final additional bonuses
  • Flexible Payout Options: Some plans offer staggered payouts to align with education stages
  • Tax Benefits: Premiums eligible for deduction under Section 80C, and maturity benefits under Section 10(10D)

💡 Benefits

  • Security for Child’s Future: Ensures financial support even if something happens to the parent
  • Long-Term Planning: Supports higher education, marriage, or career goals
  • Peace of Mind: Parent’s responsibility is protected by life cover and guaranteed payouts
  • Loan Facility: Available after certain years of policy commencement

📄 Eligibility Criteria (Varies by Plan)

  • Entry Age for Child: From birth to around 12 years
  • Entry Age for Parent (Policyholder): Typically 18 to 50 years
  • Policy Term: Up to 25 years (or till child reaches 25 years)
  • Minimum Sum Assured: ₹1,00,000 (varies by plan)

🧾 Popular LIC Child Plans

  • LIC Jeevan Tarun: Designed for education and marriage with survival benefits
  • LIC New Children’s Money Back Plan: Offers regular payouts and maturity benefits
  • LIC Child Future Plan (Discontinued): Previously popular for comprehensive child security