LIC’s Bima Lakshmi (Plan 881) – A Complete 25-Year Wealth, Protection & Health Plan for Women
As a Development Officer at LIC of India, I meet many women who want one simple solution that can give them guaranteed returns, life protection, regular cash flow, and health coverage.
LIC’s Bima Lakshmi (Plan 881) is one such powerful plan designed exclusively for women between 18 and 50 years.
With a 25-year policy term and 15-year premium payment term, it works as:
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A long-term wealth creation tool
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A women-centric health protection plan
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A flexible money-back policy
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A guaranteed-return savings plan
Bima Lakshmi is perfect for today’s financially aware women who want stability, security, and steady growth.
Why Bima Lakshmi Is a Special Plan for Women
LIC designed this plan by combining protection, savings, and health benefits into one package.
✔ Guaranteed Additions every year
✔ Money-back payouts at regular intervals
✔ Full life cover for the entire 25 years
✔ Multiple survival benefit options
✔ Women-specific health riders
✔ Strong maturity value
✔ Loan, settlement & assignment benefits
✔ Tax savings under applicable sections
Every woman who wants a hassle-free, disciplined, guaranteed savings plan finds Bima Lakshmi highly rewarding.
Three Survival Benefit Choices – Flexibility at Every Stage
One of the biggest attractions of Bima Lakshmi is that women can choose how they want their money-back payouts.
Option A – 50% Lump-Sum Money Back After Premium Payment Ends
Premium Paying Term: 15 years
Payout: 50% of Sum Assured at the end of 15th year
Remaining amount + Guaranteed Additions are paid at maturity (25th year).
Best for women planning big goals such as:
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Children’s higher education
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Wedding planning
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Purchasing property or gold
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Business investment
Option B – 7.5% of Sum Assured Every 2 Years (Most Popular)
Under this option, you get 7.5% of the Sum Assured every 2 years —
2nd, 4th, 6th… up to the 24th year (total 12 payouts).
Ideal for women who want:
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Regular additional income
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School / college fees
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Annual trips
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Smooth cash flow
This is the most preferred option, as liquidity stays constant while protection continues untouched.
Option C – 15% of Sum Assured Every 4 Years
Payouts at the end of
4th, 8th, 12th, 16th, 20th & 24th year.
Perfect for women who plan for:
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Occasional big expenses
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Buying electronics, gold, or furniture
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Strategic long-term money management
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Reinvestment opportunities
Survival Benefit Deferment – A Unique Advantage
If you want, you can postpone your payouts by 5 years:
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Option A: 1 time deferment
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Option B & C: Up to 2 times
This is useful when:
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You don’t need money immediately
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You want to align payouts with future goals
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You want funds to grow longer
Guaranteed Additions – The Power Behind This Plan
Bima Lakshmi builds wealth through Guaranteed Additions (GA):
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7% of Tabular Annual Premium every year
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Up to 0.5% extra GA incentive
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Additional GA benefits for existing LIC policyholders
These Guaranteed Additions continue to accumulate and significantly increase the final maturity value.
Complete Life Cover for the Entire 25 Years
Even if you receive money-back payouts, your full life cover remains active.
Death Benefit includes:
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Sum Assured on Death + Accrued Guaranteed Additions
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Higher of:
✔ 10 times annual premium
✔ Basic Sum Assured -
Minimum death benefit = 105% of total premiums paid
This ensures complete financial safety for your family.
Women-Specific Health Riders
Bima Lakshmi offers one of LIC’s best women-focused health protection riders.
1. LIC Female Critical Illness Rider
🔹 Module 1 – Cancer Cover
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20% for early-stage
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100% for major cancer
🔹 Module 2 – Women-Specific Surgeries
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20% for minor
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100% for major
🔹 Module 3 – Pregnancy Complications & Congenital Conditions
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100% benefit
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Max 200% combined
Sum Assured Options:
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Modules 1 & 2: ₹1–4 lakh
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Module 3: ₹1–2 lakh
2. Accident Benefit Rider
3. Accidental Death & Disability Rider
Additional Useful Features
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Loan facility available
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Auto Cover after paying minimum premiums
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Monthly premium via NACH/eNACH
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Settlement & instalment options
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Early exit facility
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Assignment allowed
Real Example (From Your Illustration)
Female, Age 18 Years
Sum Assured: ₹10,00,000
Term: 25 years
PPT: 15 years
Option Chosen: Option B (7.5% every 2 years)
Annual Premium: ₹1,64,150 approx
Money-Back Receipts
₹75,000 each at the end of:
2nd, 4th, 6th… up to 24th year
(12 payouts)
Guaranteed Additions
₹32,79,717
Maturity Benefit
₹42,79,717
Total Benefits Received
₹51,79,717
Total Premium Paid
₹24,82,500
This nearly doubles the total investment while offering full life protection for 25 years.
Final Thoughts from a Development Officer
LIC’s Bima Lakshmi is an ideal plan for women who want:
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Guaranteed long-term wealth
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Regular cash flow
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Women-specific health protection
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Strong maturity value
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Flexible survival benefit options
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Complete life cover for 25 years
If you want peace of mind, disciplined savings, and assured growth, Bima Lakshmi (Plan 881) is one of the best options available today.
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