What does the annuity certain payment option guarantee?

Theannuity certain payment optionguarantees that payments will continue for a specified period or until all funds in the annuity are exhausted. This option ensures that the annuitant or designated beneficiary receives payments for the entire guaranteed period, even if the annuitant dies before the period ends.

Annuity certain options are commonly structured as “10-year certain” or “20-year certain” contracts. If the annuitant passes away during the guaranteed period, remaining payments are made to the beneficiary until the end of the term. This provides certainty and predictability of income distribution.

The other options are incorrect. The highest monthly income is provided by a life-only option. A higher rate of return is not guaranteed by any payout option. Benefits paid for the remainder of the beneficiary’s life describe a life income option, not an annuity certain. Therefore, the correct and verified answer under Pennsylvania Life, Accident, and Health Insurance principles isC. Payments will continue until all of the funds are exhausted.