What is PRUmy child?

PRUmy child is a regular premium investment-linked insurance plan that serves to fulfill
the protection needs of you and your child, allowing you to plan ahead for their
future… today.

What are the benefits available in this plan?

For the child
Should the unfortunate happen to your child, such as death, the benefit payable is the:
• Sum assured & total value of units in the account1
Should your child suffer from Total and Permanent Disability (TPD):
(a) before the age of 16 years, the maximum sum assured is payable (subject to RM500,000 per life); or
(b) after age 16 years but prior to age 70, the maximum sum assured is payable (subject to a total of RM4 million per life)
In the event of TPD, the sum assured is payable subject to a maximum lump sum of RM1 million upon claim. The balance of the sum assured will be paid upon the first anniversary of the TPD. Upon earlier death, the balance of any sum assured will be paid immediately.

Upon maturity of plan
Value of all units in the account is payable when your child reaches the age of 100
years on their next birthday.

Upon surrender
Value of units in the account at the point of surrender.

For a pregnant mother
It’s never too early to start protection with PRUearly start or PRUbest start benefit that offers Child Care Benefit and Pregnancy Care Benefit for pregnant mothers and their unborn child.
Please refer to the PRUearly start / PRUbest start Leaflet for further details

Who can take up the PRUmy child plan?

You can take up this plan for your unborn child as early as 18 weeks into your pregnancy, or for your child who is between 1 – 18 years of age on his / her next birthday. The parent, who must be between 18 – 60 years old, owns the policy and is able to adapt it as they see fit for the benefit of the child.

How long do I need to pay premiums for?

Premium is payable throughout the whole policy term until the expiry of the policy. Upon expiry of any optional or add-on benefits, the premiums will be reduced accordingly.

How can I enhance the coverage of the PRUmy child plan?

With additional premium, you can extend the PRUmy child plan beyond the ordinary by attaching any of the following optional / add-on cover that will insure your child and loved ones against unexpected events:

Critical Illness Cover
Takes care of your child in the event they are diagnosed with critical illness, including  child-specific illnesses under the new PRUessential child1 rider that covers them up to the age of 25 years next birthday.

Payor Cover
Pays for your plan in the event of death (if applicable), TPD before age 70 or critical illness.

Accident Cover
Comprehensive coverage for injuries due to accident.

Health and Medical Cover (PRUhealth)
Takes care of major medical bills in the event that your child needs surgery or outpatient treatment and if he or she is hospitalised.

How do I start building my child’s education fund?

You can attach either PRUsaver kid or PRUedusaver where the premiums will be invested in our series of PRUlink or PRUlink education funds.

Is PRUmy child eligible for tax relief?

During childhood

As a parent, you should be entitled to education tax relief on premiums paid for PRUedusaver, PRUsaver
kid or Parent Payor. Furthermore, premiums paid for PRUfamily income, PRUfamily double income and PRUessential child may also qualify for tax relief.

During adulthood (Above age 25 at next birthday)

Your child will be entitled to life / medical tax relief upontransfer of ownership.