Elite Choice: Variable Annuities
Elite Choice: Variable Annuities
Elite Choice: Variable Annuities
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Variable Annuities Fixed Index Annuities Jackson AscenderPlus Select Select Annual Reset Elite Choice Elite Choice Rewards Jackson Fixed Index Annuities at a Glance Fixed Annuities Understanding Annuities Overview Index Options Crediting Options Withdrawals Elite Choice offers traditional fixed annuity benefits, such as guaranteed minimum interest and death benefits, flexible retirement income options and tax-deferred earnings. But it doesnt stop there. Elite Choice takes retirement planning to another level with the potential for additional interest linked to the return of an index. Designed for retirement, Elite Choice gives you the flexibility to choose from four timeframes, three crediting methods and two indexes to fit your unique retirement planning needs.
Resources:
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What is an Annuity?
An annuity is a long-term, tax-deferred investment designed for retirement. Earnings are taxable as ordinary income when distributed and, if withdrawn before age 59, may be subject to a 10% federal tax penalty.
provides for those situations with several opportunities to take early withdrawals
10% Free Withdrawals: On the first withdrawl within the contract year, you may withdraw up to 10% of the accumulation value free of withdrawal charges.* 1 Required Minimum Distributions: Withdrawals taken to satisfy IRS required minimum distributions are not subject to withdrawal charges, even when they exceed the 10% free withdrawal allowance.* Extended Care Benefit: Up to 20% of the accumulation value may be taken free of withdrawal charges, on the first withdrawal within the contract year, if you are confined by medical necessity to a nursing home or hospital for 90 consecutive days.*
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Terminal Illness Benefit: During the Indexed Option Period up to 100% of the greater of your accumulation value or Special Benefit Value may be taken free of withdrawal charges if you are diagnosed with a medical condition expected to be terminal within 12 months. Guaranteed Minimum Death Benefit: In the event of your death, your beneficiaries will receive the greater of the accumulation value or the Special Benefit Value during the Indexed Option Period.
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There may be withdrawal charges if more than one of these withdrawal benefits is taken within the same contract year.
Withdrawal Charges (as a percentage of Accumulation Value): Term Years Completed 1 or less 2 3 4 5 6 Issue Ages 0-78 (All Terms) 10.00% 9.50% 8.75% 8.00% 7.00% 6.25% Issue Ages 79-80 (10 YR) 8.75% 8.00% 7.00% 6.25% 5.50% 4.50% Issue Ages 79-83 (8 YR) 7.00% 6.25% 5.50% 4.50% 3.50% 2.50% Issue Ages 79-85 (6 YR) 5.50% 4.50% 3.50% 2.50% 1.50% 0.50%
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you take full or partial withdrawals that exceed the benefit limits prior to the end of your selected term, they may be subject to withdrawal charges as shown in the table above. Withdrawal charges are based on age at issue, state of issue and years since contract issue, and will be waived after the expiration of the selected term. If withdrawn before age 59 1/2, withdrawals may be subject to a 10% federal tax penalty. All future gains related to any withdrawal amount will be lost forever at the time the withdrawal is taken.
2 The Company reserves the right to require proof of confinement each time the benefit is exercised. All other contract values will be reduced proportionately for the amount withdrawn. State variations may apply. 3 The Terminal Illness Benefit is subject to a maximum of $250,000 for all Jackson contracts. A payment under the Terminal Illness Benefit is payable only once, regardless of the subsequent occurrence of the same or a different condition. Diagnosis must be made by a U.S.-licensed physician. The Company reserves the right to order a second exam, at its own cost, by a physician of its own choice. All other contract values will be reduced proportionately for the amount withdrawn. State variations may apply. 4 The
Special Benefit Value is calculated as 100% of each premium accrued at 3% annually, credited daily.
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