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Bond Continuation
This optional program will
provide your beneficiary with Savings Bonds for at least 10 years in
the event of your death. Below are some frequently asked questions
about the optional Bond Continuation Insurance policy.
Frequently Asked Questions
”How does Bond
Continuation Life Insurance Work?”
Your Bond Continuation
Life Insurance is an important benefit for you and your loved ones. The
Bond Continuation program provides that your named beneficiary will
continue to receive Savings Bonds in the event of
your death. The program is funded by a life insurance policy and paid
for through payroll deduction. The deductions for your life insurance
policy are forwarded to the insurance company by National Bond and
Trust after your employer remits your payroll deductions. If you elect
to enroll in this program, a policy will be mailed to you within two
weeks. The death benefit from the policy provides that your beneficiary
will receive U.S. Savings
Bonds every month for 10 years if you should pass away.*
“Who will receive the
proceeds of my Bond Continuation Life Insurance Policy?”
Unless you specified
otherwise, the beneficiaries of your life insurance policy will be the
same beneficiaries that you have identified on your U.S. Savings Bonds.
If you list more than one beneficiary, the bonds purchased
with the monthly benefit will be divided equally between them. If you
wish to change your beneficiaries you can contact National Bond and
Trust directly at 1-800-426-9314.
“How many Savings Bonds
do my beneficiaries receive upon my death?”
The beneficiary or
beneficiaries you designated on your U.S. Savings Bonds will receive a
specified number of bonds each month over the course of 10 years. The
number of bonds your beneficiary will receive each month is based on
your age at the time you applied for the life insurance and the premium
amount. The total number of bonds that will be paid over the 10 year
period is listed on the U.S. Savings Bonds application form, a copy of
which you received at the time of enrollment. Provided that your policy
was issued as applied for by your insurance company, the number of
bonds listed on the application form will be the total bond benefit
that will be paid to your beneficiaries over a 10 year period.
“How is the Bond
Continuation Program different from my other life insurance
coverage?”
Unlike other life
insurance coverage you may have, the Bond Continuation program offers
your family a legacy in that they receive the benefit of your savings
plan for years to come. The program is funded by a life insurance
policy to ensure that the funds are available to purchase Savings Bonds
for your beneficiaries long after you are gone. Ordinary life insurance
is certainly important to help your loved ones recover financially from
your death.
The Bond Continuation program is not meant to replace your current life
insurance coverage but the Bond Continuation program helps supplement
that coverage to continue helping your beneficiaries reach the goals you
set out for them.
“Can I stay on the
program if I change jobs?”
You own your policy
and it is yours to keep no matter where you work. It cannot be
cancelled except for non-payment of premium. If you leave your
employer, it is important to contact National Bond and Trust to
determine if your new employer offers the U.S. Savings Bond program
through NBT. If so, a Customer Service Representative can assist you in
transferring your account to your new employer. If not, you can still
participate in the Bond Continuation program by speaking with a
Customer Service Representative at National Bond and Trust who will
arrange a billing method that suits your needs.
“Who do I call with
questions about the program?”
If you have questions
concerning payroll deductions, address changes, Savings Bonds
registrations, receipt of U.S. Savings Bonds or the overall program,
you can contact National Bond and Trust toll-free at 1-800-426-9314
7:00 am to 5:00 pm Central Time every business day.
*In the event that Savings Bond are no longer available, a cash
equivalent will be provided.
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