The new bond has the same series, same issue date, and same total face amount as the old bond. (savingsbonds.gov)
Option 2 provides total face amount plus policy value (no available with ROP). (insuranceandestates.com)
The policyholder may elect 10 % or 25 % of the total face amount as the critical illness benefit amount with a maximum benefit amount of $ 250,000. (insurancenewsnet.com)