General Guidlines
LCBA’s Orphan Benefit includes a monthly income program to help take care of your child as he or she grows:
A monthly income up to $250 will be paid to a qualified guardian for each eligible child for care, maintenance and education.*
The total maximum income for one family is $50,000 (this includes orphan scholarships outlined below). If the maximum would be exceeded before the youngest attains age 19, the monthly benefit may be adjusted accordingly by the Association.
One allowance is paid for each child, regardless of the number of certificates on the lives of the parents or child.
Income continues until age 18 and may be extended to age 21 if the child is permanently disabled, physically or mentally.
* The monthly income program pays the premiums on an existing LCBA certificate until your orphaned child either: Reaches age 19; Marries; Enters military service; Is legally adopted; or Receives Orphan’s Scholarship.
Orphan Scholarship
Education is important for our children in today’s world. With the help of LCBA’s Orphan Scholarship your child will receive a maximum benefit of $1,800 per year for each child towards post-secondary education. ($7,200 for a four-year program or $3,600 for a two-year program).
He or she must be accepted at or attending a four-year or two-year accredited college, university, technical or vocational program, which must lead to a bachelor or associate degree.
Eligibility
A child is eligible for the Orphan Benefit when at least one parent was or at least one of their children is an LCBA Benefit member with:
$10,000 or more of LCBA permanent life insurance or
an LCBA annuity with an account value of at least $5,000 or
an LCBA term policy with at least $100,000 at the time of death or
an LCBA Medicare Supplement certificate