Platinum Assure 5 (CA Only)
The Platinum Assure 5 annuity plan by Americo is a truly flexible and beneficial offering. Offering the choice of 2,3,4 or 5-year guarantees, you have the power to decide what suits you best. The highlight? Your money earns a secure and guaranteed interest for the whole guarantee period.
Tax-deferred growth means your hard-earned savings can compound over time without the bite of taxes. Even better, after the guarantee period, you can access your money penalty-free. Safeguarding your future, the Platinum Assure 5 offers a nursing home waiver, promising full access to your account value in the event of prolonged hospital or nursing home stay.
Platinum Assure 5 (CA Only)
About Product
MYGA Interest Rates
| Term |
Rate
Annual percentage yield (APY)
earned over the investment term |
|---|---|
| 5 years | 5.2% |
Withdrawals above the free 10% will attract early withdrawal charges that gradually reduce from the first to the last year from about 9% in the first year to 5% in the fifth year. Annuitants can also withdrawal the accumulated interest only but only after 30 days. The account must, however, remain with at least $2,000 after free withdrawals each of which must be at least $500.
Market Value Adjustment
Due to fluctuations in the general interest rate environment, this annuity, like many others, contains a Marketing Value Adjustment (MVA) feature. With an MVA, your surrender value may increase or decrease depending on changes in the company’s current guarantee period interest rate offered on new premium. The adjustment applies to amounts received upon a partial or full surrender, if made during the guarantee period. It also applies if the policy is annuitized during the guarantee period. The adjustment does not apply when funds are withdrawn under the penalty-free withdrawal provision.
Death Benefit
Your beneficiaries will receive the full Account Value of your Platinum Assure 5 annuity.
Annuitization
The owner may annuitize the policy for a guaranteed income at any time, subject to surrender charges. Various income options are available, including single and joint life options.
- Life income only
- Life income with guaranteed fixed period certain
- Fixed period certain only
- Payments of a fixed amount
- Proceeds held at interest only
Attained age 95 or 10 years, whichever is later. Prior to annuitization, it can be changed at the election of the Owner.
Loans (403(b)only)
A loan provision is included by endorsement to the contract when it is issued as part of a 403(b) plan. Subject to restrictions, including those imposed by Internal Revenue Code, the owner may borrow from the Surrender Value subject to a minimum of $250 and a maximum of 50% of the Account Value not to exceed $50,000. The loan must be repaid within five years unless its purpose is to acquire the main residence of the owner. Even when the owner borrows against the policy, the entire accumulation account, including the amount borrowed, continues to grow at the declared interest rate. A loan processing charge of $25 is deducted from the Account Value for each loan taken. Loans may be taken at any time while the contract is in force.
Riders
No Riders for Platinum Assure 5 (CA Only) annuity.
Waivers
Death
Your beneficiaries will receive the full Account Value of your Platinum Assure 5 annuity.
Hospital
Unavailable in states: MA
After contract issue, if the owner is confined for at least 90 consecutive days in a qualified nursing home or hospital, all surrender charges will be waived. The surrender request plus proof of confinement must be received in the Home Office before discharge or within 30 days after discharge. There is no charge for this endorsement, and it is automatically added to every contract issued. May not be available in all states.
Nursing Home
Unavailable in states: MA
After contract issue, if the owner is confined for at least 90 consecutive days in a qualified nursing home or hospital, all surrender charges will be waived. The surrender request plus proof of confinement must be received in the Home Office before discharge or within 30 days after discharge. There is no charge for this endorsement, and it is automatically added to every contract issued. May not be available in all states.
Annuitization
Due to fluctuations in the general interest rate environment, this annuity, like many others, contains a Market Value Adjustment (MVA) feature. With an MVA, your surrender value may increase or decrease depending on changes in the U.S. Treasury rates. The adjustment applies to amounts received upon a partial or full surrender if made during the 5-year period. It also applies if the policy is annuitized during the guarantee period regardless of whether or not the surrender charges are waived under certain provisions. The adjustment does not apply when funds are withdrawn under the 10% penalty-free withdrawal provision.
- A.M. Best A
- Moody's A3
- Comdex 70
