Whether you are a job seeker, housewife, student, unemployed, you can enroll yourself in two important insurance schemes of the central government for just Rs 456. These two schemes are Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY) and Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY). They have been providing financial protection to crores of people across the country since 2015. Let us know the details about these two schemes.
1. Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY)
Premium: Rs 436 per year
Age limit: 18-50 years
Summary: Rs 2 lakh
Term: From June 1 to May 31 every year, renewable up to 55 years
Under this scheme, if the policyholder dies (for any reason—natural, accidental or pandemic), the nominee will get Rs 2 lakh. There is no refund if the policyholder is healthy at the end of the policy term, as it is a term insurance.
Documents required to avail PMJJBY: Aadhaar card, PAN card, passport size photograph, mobile number, bank account passbook.
2. Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY)
Premium: Rs. 20 per year
Age limit: 18-70 years
Supply: Death or total disability: 2 lakhs. Partial permanent disability: 1 lakh
This scheme provides financial assistance to the family in case of accidental death. Rs 20 is deducted from the bank account every year before June 1 through auto-debit method.
How to get PMSBY:
- You can enroll in this scheme from any savings bank account
- Each customer can avail this benefit from only one account
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Why are PMJJBY and PMSBY important?
These two insurance schemes provide huge financial protection at a very low cost. This is a great help especially for the middle and lower classes of the society. This scheme can be the last-minute hope in case of a sudden accident or death in the family.
How to register:
Online: Through your bank’s internet banking or mobile app
Offline: By visiting the nearest bank branch and filling the specified form
Results and statistics:
The government has already paid more than crores of claims under the two schemes
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- 52% of PMJJBY beneficiaries were women
- Family can be protected for just Rs 456 per year
Remember:
Both schemes are valid from June to May. Renewal is required every year. It is important to keep enough money in the bank account for the premium
