Lic Bima Ratna Plan
Lic Bima Ratna Plan is an insurance policy that covers the life assured against the risk of death. In the event of his/her death, the family can claim the death benefit amount. However, if the policyholder survives the policy term, he/she is entitled to survival benefits at specific years and a final maturity benefit. In this way, LIC Bima Ratna acts as a savings avenue for policyholders in the long term.
Key Features of LIC Bima Ratna
The death and maturity benefits come with extra guaranteed additions, which increases the final payout.
Instead of a lump sum payout, one can choose to receive the death and maturity benefits in installments through the Settlement Option.
Premiums against the desired coverage amount can be paid monthly, quarterly, half-yearly, or annually, depending on the convenience of the buyer.
Buyers of LIC Bima Ratna can also enjoy discounts on premiums if they choose half-yearly or yearly premium payments.
Rebates on premiums are also applicable if the basic sum assured is higher than Rs.10 Lakhs.
Loans up to 90% of the surrender value can be availed if premiums have been paid for at least two full years.
Eligibility Criteria of LIC Bima Ratna
To be eligible to receive all the benefits of the policy, customers must note the following conditions.
| Policy Term | 15 Years | 20 Years | 25 Years |
| Minimum Entry Age | 5 years (Completed) | 90 days (Completed) | 90 days (Completed) |
| Maximum Entry Age | 55 years | 50 years | 45 years |
| Minimum Maturity Age | 20 years (Completed) | 20 years (Completed) | 25 years (Completed) |
| Maximum Maturity Age | 70 years | 70 years | 70 years |
| Premium Paying Term | 11 years | 16 years | 21 years |
Minimum Basic Sum Assured | Rs.5,00,000 | ||
| Maximum Basic Sum Assured | No limit | ||
LIC Bima Ratna Plan Benefits
Death Benefit
If the life assured dies during the chosen policy term, the nominee of the policy can claim whichever of the following amounts is higher –
125% of Basic Sum Assured
7 times the annual premium amount
The final death benefit amount is paid along with the guaranteed additions that have accumulated till the time of death.
Survival Benefit
Survival benefits in LIC are a fixed percentage of the sum assured paid to the life assured if he/she survives specific years in the policy term. With LIC Bima Ratna, 25% of the BSA will be paid in each of the following years –
Policy Term Policy Year 15 Years 13th and 14th policy year 20 Years 18th and 19th policy year 25 Years 23rd and 24th policy year Maturity Benefit
If the life assured survives the whole policy term, 50% of the basic sum assured is paid out to them.
Guaranteed Additions
LIC makes guaranteed additions to the sum assured at the end of every policy year. The rate of addition with LIC Bima Ratna is defined as –
From 1st to 5th policy years, Guaranteed Additions accrue at Rs.50 per Rs.1,000 Basic Sum Assured.
From 6th to 10th policy years, Guaranteed Additions accrue at Rs.55 per Rs.1,000 Basic Sum Assured.
From 11th to 25th policy years, Guaranteed Additions accrue at Rs.60 per Rs.1,000 Basic Sum Assured.
Tax Benefit
The premiums paid towards LIC Bima Ratna and the final proceeds from the policy are eligible for tax benefits under sections 80C and 10(10D), respectively.
“Tax benefit is subject to changes in tax laws. Standard T&C apply.”
Additional Policy Details About LIC Bima Ratna
Surrender Benefit
Policyholders can surrender their LIC Bima Ratna cover by discontinuing premium payments. In such cases, they will receive the surrender value. But it is only applicable if two full years’ premiums have been paid before surrendering.
Paid-up Value
The policy shall continue as paid-up if at least two years’ premiums have been paid. Even if the policyholder discontinues further premiums, he/she will be entitled to the paid-up value at the end of the policy term. The sum assured under a paid-up policy reduces by the remaining premium amount. This is also applicable to the death benefit amount.
Rider Benefit
By paying an extra premium amount, the coverage under LIC Bima Ratna can be increased. The following LIC riders are available with this plan –
Free Look Period
LIC offers 30 days to policyholders during which they can review the T&C of the policy and cancel it if they have any objections.
Grace Period
A grace period of 15-30 days is allowed if one has not been able to pay a due premium. During this period, the risk cover shall continue as is. However, the policy will lapse if the premium isn’t paid by the end of this period.
Policy Revival
If the policy has lapsed, LIC still offers 5 years to revive it. Revival requires the payment of all due premiums along with interest and has to be done before the date of maturity.
Suicide Exclusion Under LIC Bima Ratna
LIC Bima Ratna offers 80% of the total premium invested in the plan back to the nominee if the life assured commits suicide within the first 12 months of the coverage period. This benefit is not applicable if the life assured is a child below the age of 8 years.
