Eligible state employees are automatically enrolled in Hoosier START. If you are a public employee of an employer that has adopted the Plan, you can also receive benefits by enrolling today!

When youā€™re ready to enroll, youā€™ll need your:

  • Social Security number
  • Employer name
  • Annual salary
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There are IRS limits to the standard and catch-up deferrals you can make to your plan.

How much should I save from each check?

It comes down to "as much as you can." What you can afford.

What should you invest in?

Stocks, mutual funds, bonds & more ā€“ there are so many options. So much to understand.

How do you want to handle making investment decisions?

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Option 1: Do it myself

Make some of the decisions yourself after you get some help from My Investment Planner. It shows you some options that might fit your investing style and tolerance for risk.

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Option 2: Help me do it

Select a Target Date Fund that aligns with the year closest to when you think you will start taking distributions.

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Option 3: Do it for me

For a fee, a Nationwide ProAccountĀ® professional picks investments for you and manages them over time, to help you stay on target with your goals. Learn more about Nationwide ProAccount.

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Participation Agreement

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