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Fixed Indexed Annuity

Pacific Index Foundation

Pacific Life

10%

Free W/D

50

Available jurisdictions

Product data status: July 31, 2026

Rates, state availability, rider terms, and contract language must be confirmed with a licensed financial advisor or insurance professional before purchase. Guarantees are backed by the issuing insurer.

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Run numbers for Pacific Index Foundation

rates, riders, crediting strategies, state availability, and contract facts stay scoped to this Pacific Life product.

Available only in Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, North Carolina, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, Nevada, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, West Virginia, Wyoming

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All crediting strategies

Growth rate not published for this product

The current product information does not publish a growth rate for this index. Other product facts shown on this page remain available; confirm current crediting terms with the carrier before purchase.

Income riders

Income rider

Enhanced Lifetime Income Benefit 3 (ELIB3)

Lifetime withdrawal rate5%
Annual rider fee1%
Guaranteed roll-up8%/yr

GLWB

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Pacific Index Foundation review notes

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Review rating details4/5
Financial strength5/5
Return potential4/5
Income and benefits3/5
Free benefits, liquidity, and costs4/5
Transparency and service4/5

CFA take

The Pacific Life Index Foundation stands out as a relatively conservative and balanced FIA backed by one of the strongest insurers in the industry. In my view, the product’s biggest strength is not necessarily aggressive upside potential, but rather the combination of principal protection, simple index options, strong financial backing, and relatively consumer-friendly contract design. The use of well-known indices like the S&P 500 and MSCI EAFE keeps the product easier to understand compared to many FIAs that rely heavily on complex volatility-controlled or engineered indices. Pacific Life’s strong credit ratings also add an extra layer of comfort for conservative retirees. The product offers fewer indexing and rider customization options compared to some competitors. However, that simplicity can actually work in favor of retirees who prefer transparency over complexity. The optional lifetime income and enhanced death benefit riders add flexibility depending on whether the investor prioritizes income or legacy planning. Overall, I would view the Pacific Life Index Foundation as a dependable, lower-complexity FIA best suited for conservative to moderate-risk retirees who value insurer strength, stability, and straightforward retirement income planning over chasing maximum indexed returns.

Common questions about Pacific Index Foundation

Can I lose money in Pacific Index Foundation?

A negative index return by itself does not reduce the contract's account value: Pacific Index Foundation credits 0% — the floor — for that indexed period. The account value can still decrease from applicable rider fees, Performance Rate Rider or other strategy charges, administrative charges, withdrawals, surrender charges, or other contract-specific deductions. In years with no credited interest, those deductions can reduce the account value. Up to 10% of your value can be withdrawn each year without a charge; withdrawals above the penalty-free amount during the surrender period can incur a surrender charge.

Is the Enhanced Lifetime Income Benefit 3 (ELIB3) income rider worth the 1% fee?

It depends on whether you will use the guaranteed income. If you are accumulating only, you can skip it. If you want guaranteed lifetime income later, the 8% roll-up and 5% withdrawal rate can make it worthwhile — model it in the Income tab of the analyzer above.

When can I access my money without a surrender charge?

Up to 10% of your account value each year is penalty-free. The scheduled surrender charges run 10 years; after that the surrender-charge schedule ends. Bonus vesting, market value adjustments when applicable, and other contract rules can still affect the amount available. The Liquidity tab of the analyzer shows the year-by-year surrender charge.

Key Features

Free withdrawal

10%/yr

Annual amount that may be available without surrender charges, subject to contract terms.

Surrender waivers

3

Nursing home waiver, RMD waiver, Terminal illness waiver

Death benefit

Interest Enhanced Death Benefit

Beneficiary value depends on contract terms, withdrawals, and rider elections.

Annuitization options

Single and joint

Contract conversion options should be confirmed before purchase.

Fund types

Non-qualified, Qualified

Availability can vary by state and product terms.

Surrender schedule

Yr 1

9%

Yr 2

8%

Yr 3

8%

Yr 4

7%

Yr 5

6%

Yr 6

4%

Yr 7

4%

Yr 8

3%

Yr 9

2%

Yr 10

1%

After

0%

Nursing home waiver, RMD waiver, Terminal illness waiver, Surrender waivers

Documents

product guide

pacific-index-foundation-guide_compressed.pdf

Confidence: highReviewed Apr 6, 2026

Direct link not published — request the document from the carrier.

Carrier Ratings

AM BestA+
S&PAA-
Moody'sAa3
S&PAA-

Contract notes from product data

Income rider language

What to look for before treating the rider as income

Enhanced Lifetime Income Benefit 3 (ELIB3) is the main income rider listed for this product. Rider terms can affect the tradeoff between future lifetime withdrawals, contract value, beneficiary value, and cost, so the exact state version and rider election should be confirmed before comparing it to annuitization or income-only contracts.

  • 5% withdrawal rate
  • 1% rider fee

Liquidity terms

Why access rules deserve as much attention as rates

A fixed indexed annuity can preserve more control than an income-only contract, but access is still governed by the surrender schedule, free-withdrawal terms, and waiver language. Those details are where many product comparisons become more meaningful than a simple rate list.

  • 10%/yr free withdrawal
  • 10 surrender years
  • Nursing home waiver
  • RMD waiver
  • Terminal illness waiver

Verification note

Use carrier materials as term evidence, then confirm the current version

Carrier materials such as pacific-index-foundation-guide_compressed.pdf help explain the contract language behind the data on this page; the latest document activity we see is Apr 8, 2026. For the current brochure, rate sheet, or specimen contract, confirm the state-specific version with the carrier or a licensed financial professional.

  • Rates and rider terms can vary by state and issue age
  • Carrier guarantees depend on claims-paying ability
  • Current contract forms should be confirmed before purchase

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