2. Beneficiaries

The plan is aimed at providing financial security to the persons who are aged 60 years. Varishtha Pension Bima Yojana 2017 will provide an assured pension based on a guaranteed rate of 8% of interest for 10 years. Lowest age for taking VPBJ 2017 is 60 years.

3. Pension amount

The minimum pension that can be received under Varishtha Pension Bima Yojana will be Rs 500 and the highest is 5,000 per month.

4. Lock-in period

LIC Varishtha Pension Bima Yojana has a lock-in period of 15 years. There is surrender prior to 15 years for any health-related emergency critical situations of the pension scheme member, his/her spouse, then such surrender amount will be 98% of the purchase price. 11 Reasons Why You Should Have A PF Account?

5. Modes of payout

The subscriber will have the option to opt for a pension on a monthly, quarterly, half-yearly and annual basis. Varishtha Pension Bima Yojana annuitants can choose various modes of payouts. Monthly, quarterly, semi-annually and yearly payouts are available. The first of the payouts for each of these frequencies will be 1 month, 3 months, 6 months and 1 year from the date of receipt of premium respectively.

6. Mode of payment

The pension will directly add to pensioners bank account through ECS / NEFT. Cheque or demand draft will not be issued. The pensioner need not go anywhere to collect the pension amount.

7. Tax benefits

The normal pension received from LIC is taxable, but the premiums paid under Varishtha Pension Bima Yojana are exempt from Income tax under Section 80 C.

8. Loan against policy

Policyholder avail loan just after completion of 3 years. The highest possible loan amount will be 75% of the purchase price.

9. Benefits for the family

Pension under Varishtha Pension Bima Yojana can also be received by family including spouse and dependants of the policy holders. On the death of a pensioner, the nominee gets the invested amount back. 6 Government Backed Investment Schemes For Best Return And Less Risk

10. Free look period

LIC  Varishtha Pension Bima Yojana pension plan offers a 15 day period from the date of receipt of the policy as a free look period. In case the policyholder is not satisfied with the new policy, the amount will be refunded after deducting stamp duty charge. Pay Your LIC Premiums Online And Avail These Benefits