PMSBY Scheme Details: Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana Benefits

PMSBY Scheme Details: PMSBY means the authorities keep coming up with beneficial welfare schemes for citizens belonging to different strata of society. The Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana is one such scheme.

It is an Accident Insurance policy that was discussed in 2015’s budget speech. It was launched two months later in May 2015. Read ahead to know more about this government-backed insurance scheme.

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What is the Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana?

The Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY) is an accident insurance scheme launched by the Government of India. It is also known as the PM Rs. 12 Insurance Scheme. The social security scheme is directed towards people belonging to the lower-income category. This is because unlike several other health insurance policies offered by commercial companies, this scheme does not charge a higher premium.

The policy offers an insurance cover against death, total disability, and partial disability. The insurance premium of Rs 12 for the policy shall be deducted from the registered bank account of the policyholder. People in the age group of 18 to 70 can avail the benefits of PMSBY by providing their Aadhaar card as a Know Your Customer (KYC) document.

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Features and Benefits of Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana:

The PMSBY gives people from the lower-income group a chance to insure themselves against unfortunate events that can lead to death or disability. Here are the features and benefits of the government scheme.

Features of PMSBY	Benefits of PMSBY
A low-priced policy can be purchased for Rs. 12.	Accident insurance cover without spending a lot as compared to other policies.
Money is given to the nominee in case of death.	The welfare of the family in case of death, as the claim amount can be availed by the nominee.
Auto-debit of premium from the bank account.	No regular payment formality worries due to auto-debit facility.
Option to choose a long-term policy or yearly renewability.	Easy processing of continuous cover.
Easy exit and re-entry measures.	Flexibility to continue or discontinue as per one’s wish.
It can help save tax.	Deduction as per Section 80C and Sum Insured of Rs. 1 lakh is non-taxable as per Section 10(10D) of the Income Tax Act.

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Coverage of Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana:

Here’s a table highlighting the cover offered by the PMSBY.

Event	Claim Amount (Rs.)
An accident leading to policyholder’s death	2 lakhs (given to nominee)
Permanent total disability	2 lakhs
Permanent partial disability	1 lakh

Note: Definition of total and partial disability will be as per the policy’s terms and conditions.

What’s Not Covered in Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana?

PMSBY in hindi: As mentioned in the above section, the PMSBY is an accident and disability insurance policy. It covers a policyholder in case of death and disability. However, there are certain restrictions related to the cause of death and the nature of the disability. Death by suicide is not covered. Non-permanent disabilities (partial disability without irrecoverable loss) shall not be covered unless specified otherwise.

What are the Eligibility Criteria for Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana?

You will have to meet certain requirements to be able to avail the benefits of the PMSBY. Here’s a list of such eligibility requirements.

• The minimum age requirement for being part of the scheme is 18 years.
• The maximum PMSBY age limit to avail this scheme is 70 years.
• Interested potential policyholders must have an active savings bank account.
• The applicant’s saving bank account should be integrated with the person’s Aadhaar card.
• In case the Aadhaar details are not linked to the mentioned bank account, a copy of the card should be sent along with the application.
• Payment of the premium of Rs. 12.

Documents Required:

Mentioned below is a list of documents required to be a part of the PMSBY.

• Form – Submission of the duly filled PMSBY application form containing details such as name, contact details, Aadhaar number, and details of the selected nominee. This form is available in several regional languages apart from English and Hindi. For example, the form is available in Marathi, Tamil, Oriya, etc.
• Aadhar Card – In case the applicant’s Aadhaar card details are not linked to the stated savings bank account, the applicant will have to submit a copy of the Aadhaar card. The same will have to be accompanied with the application form.

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Banks Participating in PMSBY:

Here’s a list of banks that are a part of the PMSBY.

• Allahabad Bank
• Axis Bank
• Bank of India
• Bank of Maharashtra
• Bharatiya Mahila Bank
• Canara Bank
• Central Bank
• Corporation Bank
• Dena Bank
• Federal Bank
• HDFC Bank
• ICICI Bank
• IDBI Bank
• IndusInd Bank
• Kerala Gramin Bank
• Kotak Bank
• Oriental Bank of Commerce
• Punjab and Sind Bank
• Punjab National Bank
• South Indian Bank
• State Bank of Hyderabad
• State Bank of India
• State Bank of Travancore
• Syndicate Bank
• UCO Bank
• Union Bank of India
• United Bank of India
• Vijaya Bank

How to Enrol and Register for Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana:

You can enrol yourself for the PMSBY by approaching an affiliated bank or an insurance company. The Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana form or the PMSBY form can also be downloaded from the government’s Jansuraksha website. It is available in multiple languages.

The registration process can be initiated via the respective internet banking facility or by sending a message on the onboarding organization’s toll-free number.

Here’s how you can activate the policy using the SMS facility.

• Step 1 – Receive activation SMS.
• Step 2 – Reply to the activation SMS with ‘PMSBY Y’.
• Step 3 – Receive a message acknowledging the receipt.
• Step 4 – Bank will manage the processing information from the back-end of the savings account.

Here’s how you can activate the policy using the internet banking facility (PMSBY Online Apply).

• Step 1 – Login to the internet banking account.
• Step 2 – Click on Insurance.
• Step 3 – Identify the account to be used for paying the premium amount.
• Step 4 – Check details and confirm.
• Step 5 – Download receipt and note the stated reference number.

Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana Premium:

The PMSBY premium is Rs. 12 for a year. It will be auto-debited from the registered bank account of the policyholder. There is a possibility that the premium will be reviewed as per the annual claims experience.

Claim Process of PMSBY:

PMSBY Certificate Download: You can raise a claim against the PMSBY in case of partial or total disability. In case of death, your nominee can file a claim. If there is no nominee, then the claim amount shall be given to the legal heir of the deceased policyholder. Here’s the claim process.

• Step 1 – Policyholder/nominee should reach out to the bank or the insurance company from where the policy was purchased to raise a claim.
• Step 2 – Obtain claim form and fill it. It will include details such as name, address, contact information, details of the hospital, etc. The PMSBY’s claim form can be downloaded from the Jansuraksha website for free. The form is available in multiple languages such as Punjabi, Telugu, etc.
• Step 3 – Submit the filled form with the relevant supporting documentation such as disability certificate or death certificate in case the claim is raised by the nominee.
• Step 4 – The insurance company will confirm the details.
• Step 5 – If the documents turn out to be proper, the claim amount will be transferred to the specified bank account and the claim will be settled.

How to Renewal PMSBY:

You can renew PMSBY by enabling the auto-debit facility. This way the premium will be automatically debited from your bank account and the policy shall be renewed. The scheme can be renewed on an annual basis. The policy duration is between June 1 to May 31. Therefore, the policy should be renewed before the end of May. If you don’t want to renew, you will have to send a cancellation request to the respective bank.

How to Check Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Scheme’s Application Status:

You can check PMSBY’s account status by following these steps.

• Step 1 – Visit your bank’s website.
• Step 2 – Login using internet banking.
• Step 3 – Visit the appropriate PMSBY section.
• Step 4 – Enter the bank account number.
• Step 5 – Enter PMSBY application number.
• Step 6 – Click Submit.
• Step 7 – Check status.

Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY) Vs Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY):

In the year 2015, the Government of India announced three Social Security Schemes for the welfare of the country’s poor and underprivileged citizens. PMSBY and PMJJBY are a part of those three schemes, the third one being Atal Pension Yojana. These schemes are directed towards financial inclusion. The two insurance schemes aim to offer financial security to the weaker sections of the society. Here’s a table distinguishing between PMJJBY and PMSBY.

Point	PMSBY	PMJJBY
What does it offer?	Accident insurance	Life insurance
Who is eligible?	People in the age group of 18 to 70. They should have a bank account with an auto-debit facility.	People in the age group of 18 to 50. They should have a bank account with an auto-debit facility.
What is the premium charged?	Rs. 12 for a year	Rs. 330 for a year
What is the coverage?	The coverage is Rs. 2 lakhs for death and permanent total disability and Rs. 1 lakh for partial total disability.	Coverage is Rs. 2 lakhs.
Insurance coverage up to?	Coverage up to 70 years of age.	Coverage up to 55 years of age.
Is there a waiting period?	No waiting period.	No waiting period for accidental death, but the waiting period for natural death is 45 days.

PMSBY Toll-Free Number:

The PMSBY customer care number is 1800-180-1111/1800-110-001. It is a national-wide toll-free number. You can get the state-wise toll-free number on Jansuraksha’s website.

State Name	Name of SLBC Convenor Bank	Toll Free Contact Number
Andhra Pradesh	Andhra Bank	1800-425-8525
Andman & Nicobar Island	State Bank of India	1800-345-4545
Arunachal Pradesh	State Bank of India	1800-345-3616
Assam	State Bank of India	1800-345-3756
Bihar	State Bank of India	1800-345-6195
Chandigarh	Punjab National Bank	1800-180-1111
Chhattisgarh	State Bank of India	1800-233-4358
Dadra & Nagar Haveli	Dena Bank	1800-225-885
Daman & Diu	Dena Bank	1800-225-885
Delhi	Oriental Bank of Commerce	1800-1800-124
Goa	State Bank of India	1800-2333-202
Gujarat	Dena Bank	1800-225-885
Haryana	Punjab National Bank	1800-180-1111
Himanchal Pradesh	UCO Bank	1800-180-8053
Jharkhand	Bank of India	1800-345-6576
Karnataka	Syndicate Bank-SLBC	1800-4259-7777
Kerala	Canara Bank	1800-425-11222
Lakshadweep	Syndicate Bank	1800-4259-7777
Madhya Pradesh	Central Bank of India	1800-233-4035
Maharashtra	Bank of Maharashtra	1800-102-2636
Manipur	State Bank of India	1800-345-3858
Meghalya	State Bank of India	1800 – 345 – 3658
Mizoram	State Bank of India	1800-345-3660
Nagaland	State Bank of India	1800-345-3708
Odisha	UCO Bank	1800-345-6551
Puducherry	Indian Bank	1800-4250-0000
Punjab	Punjab National Bank	1800-180-1111
Rajasthan	Bank of Baroda	1800-180-6546
Sikkim	State Bank of India	1800-345-3256
Telangana	State Bank of Hyderabad	1800-425-8933
Tamil Nadu	Indian Overseas Bank	1800-425-4415
Uttar Pradesh	Bank of Baroda	1800-102-4455 / 1800-223-344
Uttrakhand	State Bank of India	1800-180-4167
West Bengal and Tripura	United Bank of India	1800-345-3343

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