# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0001173507
**File Stem:** 0001193125-26-180127
**Filing Date:** 2026-4
**Character Count:** 647411
**Document Hash:** 453bc0fc1c9f48e99b0d4a425d2a7c8d
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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0001193125-26-180127.hdr.sgml**: 20260427

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001193125-26-180127

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: 485BPOS

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 4

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20260427

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20260427

**EFFECTIVENESS DATE**: 20260501

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** NATIONWIDE VARIABLE ACCOUNT-12
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001173507

**ORGANIZATION NAME:**
- **EIN:** 311000740
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** OH
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 485BPOS
- **SEC ACT:** 1940 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 811-21099
- **FILM NUMBER:** 26897614

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** NATIONWIDE LIFE INSURANCE CO
- **STREET 2:** ONE NATIONWIDE PLAZA
- **CITY:** COLUMBUS
- **STATE:** OH
- **ZIP:** 43215
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 614-249-7111

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** NATIONWIDE LIFE INSURANCE CO
- **STREET 2:** ONE NATIONWIDE PLAZA
- **CITY:** COLUMBUS
- **STATE:** OH
- **ZIP:** 43215
**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** NATIONWIDE VARIABLE ACCOUNT-12
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001173507

**ORGANIZATION NAME:**
- **EIN:** 311000740
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** OH
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 485BPOS
- **SEC ACT:** 1933 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 333-108894
- **FILM NUMBER:** 26897613

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** NATIONWIDE LIFE INSURANCE CO
- **STREET 2:** ONE NATIONWIDE PLAZA
- **CITY:** COLUMBUS
- **STATE:** OH
- **ZIP:** 43215
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 614-249-7111

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** NATIONWIDE LIFE INSURANCE CO
- **STREET 2:** ONE NATIONWIDE PLAZA
- **CITY:** COLUMBUS
- **STATE:** OH
- **ZIP:** 43215

## Series and Classes Contracts Data

### NATIONWIDE VARIABLE ACCOUNT-12 (Series ID: S000009107)

| Class ID   | Class Name                                       | Ticker Symbol   |
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| C000024773 | Waddell & Reed Advisors Select Preferred Annuity |  |

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 27, 2026

**UNITED STATES** <br>**SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION** <br>**WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549**

**FORM N-4**

**REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933**File No. **333-108894**

Pre-Effective Amendment No.

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Post-Effective Amendment No. 41

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and/or

**REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT OF 1940**File No. **811-21099**

Amendment No. 106

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(Check appropriate box or boxes.)

**Nationwide Variable Account-12**

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(Exact Name of Registered Separate Account)

**Nationwide Life Insurance Company**

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(Name of Insurance Company)

**One Nationwide Plaza, Columbus, Ohio 43215**

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(Address of Insurance Company's Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)

**(614) 249-7111**

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Insurance Company's Telephone Number, including Area Code

**Denise L. Skingle, Senior Vice President and Secretary** <br>**One Nationwide Plaza, Columbus, Ohio 43215**

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(Name and Address of Agent for Service)

**May 1, 2026**

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Approximate Date of Proposed Public Offering

**It is proposed that this filing will become effective (check appropriate box):**

☐ immediately upon filing pursuant to paragraph (b)

☒ on May 1, 2026 pursuant to paragraph (b)

☐ 60 days after filing pursuant to paragraph (a)(1)

☐ on (date) pursuant to paragraph (a)(1) of rule 485 under the Securities Act of 1933 ("Securities Act")

**If appropriate, check the following box:**

☐ this post-effective amendment designates a new effective date for a previously filed post-effective amendment.

**Check each box that appropriately characterizes the Registrant:**

☐ New Registrant (as applicable, a Registered Separate Account or Insurance Company that has not filed a Securities Act registration statement or amendment thereto within 3 years preceding this filing)

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☐ Emerging Growth Company (as defined by Rule 12b-2 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ("Exchange Act"))

☐ If an Emerging Growth Company, indicate by check mark if the Registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 7(a)(2)(B) of Securities Act

☐ Insurance Company relying on Rule 12h-7 under the Exchange Act

☐ Smaller reporting company (as defined by Rule 12b-2 under the Exchange Act)

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**Waddell & Reed Advisors Select Preferred Annuity**<sup>SM</sup>

**Individual Flexible Premium Deferred Variable Annuity Contracts** 

Issued by

**Nationwide Life Insurance Company** 

through its

**Nationwide Variable Account-12** 

The date of this prospectus is May 1, 2026.

This prospectus contains important information about the contracts that should be understood before investing. Read this prospectus carefully and keep it for future reference. The contract described in this prospectus is no longer available for purchase.

Variable annuities are complex investment products and involve risks, including the potential loss of principal. The contract is not a short-term investment and is not appropriate for an investor who needs ready access to cash. Withdrawals under the contract could result in Contingent Deferred Sales Charges, taxes, and tax penalties.

Variable annuities have unique benefits and advantages that may be particularly useful in meeting long-term savings and retirement needs. There are costs and charges associated with these benefits and advantages - costs and charges that are different, or do not exist at all, within other investment products. With help from financial professionals, investors are encouraged to compare and contrast the costs and benefits of the variable annuity described in this prospectus against those of other investment products, especially other variable annuity and variable life insurance products offered by Nationwide and its affiliates. Nationwide offers a wide array of such products, many with different charges, benefit features, and investment options. This process of comparison and analysis should aid in determining whether the purchase of the contract described in this prospectus is consistent with the purchaser's investment objectives, risk tolerance, investment time horizon, marital status, tax situation, and other personal characteristics and needs.

Variable annuities are not insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other federal government agency, and are not deposits of, guaranteed by, or insured by the depository institution where offered or any of its affiliates. The SEC has not approved or disapproved these securities or determined if this prospectus is truthful or complete. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense. Additional information about certain investment products, including variable annuities, has been prepared by the SEC's staff and is available at Investor.gov.

The investment options available under the contract consist of Sub-Accounts that invest in underlying mutual funds, which offer a variable rate of return, a Fixed Account, which offers a fixed rate of return, and Guaranteed Term Options (no longer available for new allocations, transfers, or renewals effective May 1, 2025), which offer an enhanced rate of return subject to a market value adjustment. Additional information about the investment options is available in *Appendix A: Investment Options Available Under the Contract.* <br>

This contract contains features that apply credits to the Contract Value. The benefit of the credits may be more than offset by the additional fees that the Contract Owner will pay in connection with the credits. A contract without credits may cost less. Additionally, with respect to the Extra Value Option, the cost of electing the option and the recapture of the credits (in the event of a withdrawal) could exceed any benefit of receiving the Extra Value Option credits.

**The availability of investment options, contract benefits, or other contract features described in this prospectus may vary depending on the broker-dealer through which the contract is sold (see *Appendix H: Financial Intermediary Variations* for additional information).**

**Under state insurance laws, Contract Owners have the right, during a limited period of time, to examine their contract and decide if they want to keep it or cancel it. This right is referred to as a "free look" right. The length of this time period depends on state law and may vary depending on whether the purchase is a replacement of another annuity contract. For ease of administration, Nationwide will honor any free look cancellation request that is in good order and received at the Service Center or postmarked within 30 days after the contract issue date (see *Right to Examine and Cancel* and *Contacting the Service Center*).**

**If the Contract Owner elects to cancel the contract pursuant to the free look provision, where required by law, Nationwide will return the greater of the Contract Value or the amount of purchase payment(s) applied during the free look period, less any Purchase Payment Credits and Extra Value credits withdrawals from the contract, and** 

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**applicable federal and state income tax withholding. Otherwise, Nationwide will return the Contract Value, less any Purchase Payment Credits and Extra Value credits withdrawals from the contract, and applicable federal and state income tax withholding (see *Right to Examine and Cancel*).**

All guarantees under the contract are subject to Nationwide's creditworthiness and claims-paying ability.

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**Glossary of Special Terms** 

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Accumulation Unit** – An accounting unit of measure used to calculate the Contract Value allocated to the Variable <br> Account before the Annuitization Date.<br>|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Annuitant** – The person(s) whose length of life determines how long annuity payments are paid. The Annuitant must <br> be living on the date the contract is issued.<br>|
| **Annuitization Date** – The date on which annuity payments begin. |
| **Annuity Commencement Date** – The date on which annuity payments are scheduled to begin. |
| **Annuity Unit** – An accounting unit of measure used to calculate the value of variable annuity payments. |
| **Charitable Remainder Trust** – A trust meeting the requirements of Section 664 of the Internal Revenue Code. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Co-Annuitant** – The person designated by the Contract Owner to receive the benefit associated with the Spousal <br> Protection Annuity Option.<br>|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Contingent Annuitant** – The individual who becomes the Annuitant if the Annuitant dies before the Annuitization <br> Date.<br>|
| **Contract Anniversary** – Each recurring one-year anniversary of the date the contract was issued. |
| **Contract Owner(s)** – The person(s) who owns all rights under the contract. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Contract Value** – The value of all Accumulation Units in a contract plus any amount held in the Fixed Account, the <br> GTOs, and the collateral fixed account.<br>|
| **Contract Year** – Each year the contract is in force beginning with the date the contract is issued. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Current Income Benefit Base** – For purposes of the 10% Nationwide Lifetime Income Rider, 7% Nationwide Lifetime <br> Income Rider, and 5% Nationwide Lifetime Income Rider, it is equal to the Original Income Benefit Base adjusted <br> throughout the life of the contract to account for subsequent purchase payments, excess withdrawals, and reset <br> opportunities. This amount is multiplied by the Lifetime Withdrawal Percentage to arrive at the Lifetime Withdrawal <br> Amount for any given year.<br>|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Daily Net Assets** – A figure that is calculated at the end of each Valuation Date and represents the sum of all the <br> Contract Owners interests in the Sub-Accounts after the deduction of underlying mutual fund expenses.<br>|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Fixed Account** – An investment option that is funded by Nationwide's General Account. Amounts allocated to the <br> Fixed Account will receive periodic interest subject to a guaranteed minimum crediting rate.<br>|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **General Account** – All assets of Nationwide other than those of the Variable Account or in other separate accounts of <br> Nationwide.<br>|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Guaranteed Term Options ("GTOs")** – Investment options that provide a guaranteed fixed interest rate paid over <br> specific term duration and contain a market value adjustment feature.<br>|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Individual Retirement Account** – An account that qualifies for favorable tax treatment under Section 408(a) of the <br> Internal Revenue Code, but does not include Roth IRAs.<br>|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Individual Retirement Annuity or IRA** – An annuity contract that qualifies for favorable tax treatment under Section <br> 408(b) of the Internal Revenue Code, but does not include Roth IRAs or Simple IRAs.<br>|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Investment-Only Contract** – A contract purchased by a qualified pension, profit-sharing, or stock bonus plan as <br> defined by Section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code.<br>|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Lifetime Withdrawal** – For purposes of the 10% Nationwide Lifetime Income Rider, 7% Nationwide Lifetime Income <br> Rider, and 5% Nationwide Lifetime Income Rider, it is a withdrawal of all or a portion of the Lifetime Withdrawal <br> Amount.<br>|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Lifetime Withdrawal Amount** – For purposes of the 10% Nationwide Lifetime Income Rider, 7% Nationwide Lifetime <br> Income Rider, and 5% Nationwide Lifetime Income Rider, the maximum amount that can be withdrawn between <br> Contract Anniversaries without reducing the Current Income Benefit Base. It is calculated annually, on each Contract <br> Anniversary, by multiplying the Current Income Benefit Base by the Lifetime Withdrawal Percentage.<br>|

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Lifetime Withdrawal Percentage** – An age-based percentage used to determine the Lifetime Withdrawal Amount <br> under the 10% Nationwide Lifetime Income Rider, 7% Nationwide Lifetime Income Rider, and 5% Nationwide <br> Lifetime Income Rider. The applicable percentage is multiplied by the Current Income Benefit Base to arrive at the <br> Lifetime Withdrawal Amount for any given year.<br>|
| **Monthly Contract Anniversary** – Each recurring one-month anniversary of the date the contract was issued. |
| **Nationwide** – Nationwide Life Insurance Company. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Net Asset Value** – The value of one share of an underlying mutual fund at the close of regular trading on the New <br> York Stock Exchange.<br>|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Non-Qualified Contract** – A contract which does not qualify for favorable tax treatment as a Qualified Plan, IRA, Roth <br> IRA, SEP IRA, Simple IRA, or Tax Sheltered Annuity.<br>|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Original Income Benefit Base** – For purposes of the 10% Nationwide Lifetime Income Rider, 7% Nationwide Lifetime <br> Income Rider, and 5% Nationwide Lifetime Income Rider, the initial benefit base calculated on the date the option is <br> elected, which is equal to the Contract Value.<br>|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Purchase Payment Credits or PPCs** – Additional credits that Nationwide will apply to a contract when cumulative <br> purchase payments reach certain aggregate levels.<br>|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Qualified Plan** – A retirement plan that receives favorable tax treatment under Section 401 of the Internal Revenue <br> Code, including Investment-Only Contracts. In this prospectus, all provisions applicable to Qualified Plans also apply <br> to Investment-Only Contracts unless specifically stated otherwise.<br>|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Roth IRA** – An annuity contract that qualifies for favorable tax treatment under Section 408A of the Internal Revenue <br> Code.<br>|
| **SEC** – Securities and Exchange Commission. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **SEP IRA** – An annuity contract which qualifies for favorable tax treatment under Section 408(k) of the Internal <br> Revenue Code.<br>|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Service Center** – The department of Nationwide responsible for receiving all service and transaction requests relating <br> to the contract. For service and transaction requests submitted other than by telephone (including fax requests), the <br> Service Center is Nationwide's mail and document processing facility. For service and transaction requests <br> communicated by telephone, the Service Center is Nationwide's operations processing facility. Information on how to <br> contact the Service Center is in the *Contacting the Service Center* provision.<br>|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Simple IRA** – An annuity contract which qualifies for favorable tax treatment under Section 408(p) of the Internal <br> Revenue Code.<br>|
| **Sub-Accounts** – Divisions of the Variable Account, each of which invests in a single underlying mutual fund. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Target Term Option** – Investment options that are, in all material respects, the same as Guaranteed Term Options. All <br> references in this prospectus to Guaranteed Term Options will also mean Target Term Options (in applicable <br> jurisdictions).<br>|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Tax Sheltered Annuity** – An annuity that qualifies for favorable tax treatment under Section 403(b) of the Internal <br> Revenue Code. The Tax Sheltered Annuities sold under this prospectus are not available in connection with <br> investment plans that are subject to ERISA.<br>|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Valuation Date** – Each day the New York Stock Exchange is open for business or any other day during which there is <br> a sufficient degree of trading such that the current Net Asset Value of the underlying mutual fund shares might be <br> materially affected. Values of the Variable Account are determined as of the close of regular trading on the New <br> York Stock Exchange, which generally closes at 4:00 p.m. EST.<br>|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Valuation Period** – The period of time commencing at the close of a Valuation Date and ending at the close of <br> regular trading on the New York Stock Exchange for the next succeeding Valuation Date.<br>|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Variable Account** – Nationwide Variable Account-12, a separate account that Nationwide established to hold Contract <br> Owner assets allocated to variable investment options. The Variable Account is divided into Sub-Accounts, each of <br> which invests in a separate underlying mutual fund.<br>|

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**Table of Contents**

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|  | **Page** |
| **[Glossary of Special Terms](#xx_7c60187c-8da5-4d47-9fdd-38ca34075132_1)** | &nbsp;&nbsp; 3 |
| **[Overview of the Contract](#xx_8800607f-2166-4a99-b7a4-25cb754f6f7b_1)** | &nbsp;&nbsp; 8 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [Purpose of the Contract](#xx_8800607f-2166-4a99-b7a4-25cb754f6f7b_1) | &nbsp;&nbsp; 8 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [Phases of the Contract](#xx_8800607f-2166-4a99-b7a4-25cb754f6f7b_1) | &nbsp;&nbsp; 8 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [Contract Features](#xx_8800607f-2166-4a99-b7a4-25cb754f6f7b_1) | &nbsp;&nbsp; 8 |
| **[Important Information You Should Consider About the Contract](#xx_4110a034-f1c2-443d-82f7-c603ccf5be34_1)** | &nbsp;&nbsp; 11 |
| **[Fee Table](#xx_63c6a980-4fff-42ba-9137-9608150108c4_1)** | &nbsp;&nbsp; 14 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [Example](#xx_63c6a980-4fff-42ba-9137-9608150108c4_3) | &nbsp;&nbsp; 16 |
| **[Principal Risks](#xx_63c6a980-4fff-42ba-9137-9608150108c4_4)** | &nbsp;&nbsp; 17 |
| **[Nationwide and the Variable Account](#xx_63c6a980-4fff-42ba-9137-9608150108c4_6)** | &nbsp;&nbsp; 19 |
| **[Investment Options](#xx_63c6a980-4fff-42ba-9137-9608150108c4_6)** | &nbsp;&nbsp; 19 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [The Sub-Accounts and Underlying Mutual Funds](#xx_63c6a980-4fff-42ba-9137-9608150108c4_6) | &nbsp;&nbsp; 19 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [The Fixed Account](#xx_63c6a980-4fff-42ba-9137-9608150108c4_8) | &nbsp;&nbsp; 21 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [Guaranteed Term Options](#xx_63c6a980-4fff-42ba-9137-9608150108c4_9) | &nbsp;&nbsp; 22 |
| **[Contacting the Service Center](#xx_63c6a980-4fff-42ba-9137-9608150108c4_10)** | &nbsp;&nbsp; 23 |
| **[Charges and Adjustments](#xx_63c6a980-4fff-42ba-9137-9608150108c4_11)** | &nbsp;&nbsp; 24 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [Mortality and Expense Risk Charge](#xx_63c6a980-4fff-42ba-9137-9608150108c4_11) | &nbsp;&nbsp; 24 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [Administrative Charge](#xx_63c6a980-4fff-42ba-9137-9608150108c4_11) | &nbsp;&nbsp; 24 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [Contract Maintenance Charge](#xx_63c6a980-4fff-42ba-9137-9608150108c4_11) | &nbsp;&nbsp; 24 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [Contingent Deferred Sales Charge](#xx_63c6a980-4fff-42ba-9137-9608150108c4_11) | &nbsp;&nbsp; 24 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [Premium Taxes](#xx_63c6a980-4fff-42ba-9137-9608150108c4_13) | &nbsp;&nbsp; 26 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [Loan Processing Fee and Loan Interest Charge](#xx_63c6a980-4fff-42ba-9137-9608150108c4_13) | &nbsp;&nbsp; 26 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [Five-Year Enhanced Death Benefit Option](#xx_63c6a980-4fff-42ba-9137-9608150108c4_14) | &nbsp;&nbsp; 27 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [One-Year Enhanced Death Benefit Option](#xx_63c6a980-4fff-42ba-9137-9608150108c4_14) | &nbsp;&nbsp; 27 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [One-Month Enhanced Death Benefit Option](#xx_63c6a980-4fff-42ba-9137-9608150108c4_14) | &nbsp;&nbsp; 27 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [Combination-Enhanced Death Benefit Option](#xx_63c6a980-4fff-42ba-9137-9608150108c4_14) | &nbsp;&nbsp; 27 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [Spousal Protection Annuity Option](#xx_63c6a980-4fff-42ba-9137-9608150108c4_14) | &nbsp;&nbsp; 27 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [Beneficiary Protector II Option](#xx_63c6a980-4fff-42ba-9137-9608150108c4_14) | &nbsp;&nbsp; 27 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [3% Extra Value Option](#xx_63c6a980-4fff-42ba-9137-9608150108c4_14) | &nbsp;&nbsp; 27 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [4% Extra Value Option](#xx_63c6a980-4fff-42ba-9137-9608150108c4_15) | &nbsp;&nbsp; 28 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [Capital Preservation Plus Lifetime Income Option](#xx_63c6a980-4fff-42ba-9137-9608150108c4_15) | &nbsp;&nbsp; 28 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [Capital Preservation Plus Option](#xx_63c6a980-4fff-42ba-9137-9608150108c4_15) | &nbsp;&nbsp; 28 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [5% Nationwide Lifetime Income Rider (formerly the 5% Lifetime Income Option)](#xx_63c6a980-4fff-42ba-9137-9608150108c4_15) | &nbsp;&nbsp; 28 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [7% Nationwide Lifetime Income Rider (formerly the 7% Lifetime Income Option)](#xx_63c6a980-4fff-42ba-9137-9608150108c4_16) | &nbsp;&nbsp; 29 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [10% Nationwide Lifetime Income Rider (formerly the 10% Lifetime Income Option)](#xx_63c6a980-4fff-42ba-9137-9608150108c4_16) | &nbsp;&nbsp; 29 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [Joint Option for the 5% Nationwide Lifetime Income Rider (formerly the 5% Spousal Continuation Benefit)](#xx_63c6a980-4fff-42ba-9137-9608150108c4_16) | &nbsp;&nbsp; 29 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [Joint Option for the 7% Nationwide Lifetime Income Rider (formerly the 7% Spousal Continuation Benefit)](#xx_63c6a980-4fff-42ba-9137-9608150108c4_16) | &nbsp;&nbsp; 29 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [Joint Option for the 10% Nationwide Lifetime Income Rider (formerly the 10% Spousal Continuation Benefit)](#xx_63c6a980-4fff-42ba-9137-9608150108c4_17) | &nbsp;&nbsp; 30 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [Removal of Variable Account Charges](#xx_63c6a980-4fff-42ba-9137-9608150108c4_17) | &nbsp;&nbsp; 30 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [Underlying Mutual Fund Charges](#xx_63c6a980-4fff-42ba-9137-9608150108c4_18) | &nbsp;&nbsp; 31 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [Market Value Adjustment](#xx_63c6a980-4fff-42ba-9137-9608150108c4_18) | &nbsp;&nbsp; 31 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [Profitability](#xx_63c6a980-4fff-42ba-9137-9608150108c4_18) | &nbsp;&nbsp; 31 |
| **[The Contract in General](#xx_63c6a980-4fff-42ba-9137-9608150108c4_18)** | &nbsp;&nbsp; 31 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [Types of Contracts Issued](#xx_63c6a980-4fff-42ba-9137-9608150108c4_18) | &nbsp;&nbsp; 31 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [Minimum Initial and Subsequent Purchase Payments](#xx_63c6a980-4fff-42ba-9137-9608150108c4_19) | &nbsp;&nbsp; 32 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [Dollar Limit Restrictions](#xx_63c6a980-4fff-42ba-9137-9608150108c4_19) | &nbsp;&nbsp; 32 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [Money Laundering](#xx_63c6a980-4fff-42ba-9137-9608150108c4_20) | &nbsp;&nbsp; 33 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [Replacements](#xx_63c6a980-4fff-42ba-9137-9608150108c4_20) | &nbsp;&nbsp; 33 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [Contestability](#xx_63c6a980-4fff-42ba-9137-9608150108c4_20) | &nbsp;&nbsp; 33 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [Payments to Minors](#xx_63c6a980-4fff-42ba-9137-9608150108c4_20) | &nbsp;&nbsp; 33 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [Contract Misuse](#xx_63c6a980-4fff-42ba-9137-9608150108c4_20) | &nbsp;&nbsp; 33 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [Nationwide's General Account Obligations](#xx_63c6a980-4fff-42ba-9137-9608150108c4_20) | &nbsp;&nbsp; 33 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [Contractual Guarantees](#xx_63c6a980-4fff-42ba-9137-9608150108c4_20) | &nbsp;&nbsp; 33 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [Reservation of Rights](#xx_63c6a980-4fff-42ba-9137-9608150108c4_20) | &nbsp;&nbsp; 33 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [Distribution, Promotional, and Sales Expenses](#xx_63c6a980-4fff-42ba-9137-9608150108c4_21) | &nbsp;&nbsp; 34 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [Underlying Mutual Fund Service Fee Payments](#xx_63c6a980-4fff-42ba-9137-9608150108c4_21) | &nbsp;&nbsp; 34 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [Treatment of Unclaimed Property](#xx_63c6a980-4fff-42ba-9137-9608150108c4_23) | &nbsp;&nbsp; 36 |

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| **[Benefits Under the Contract](#xx_63c6a980-4fff-42ba-9137-9608150108c4_23)** | &nbsp;&nbsp; 36 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [Standard Benefits Table](#xx_63c6a980-4fff-42ba-9137-9608150108c4_23) | &nbsp;&nbsp; 36 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [Optional Benefits Table](#xx_63c6a980-4fff-42ba-9137-9608150108c4_24) | &nbsp;&nbsp; 37 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [Purchase Payment Credits](#xx_63c6a980-4fff-42ba-9137-9608150108c4_29) | &nbsp;&nbsp; 42 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [Standard Death Benefit (Return of Premium)](#xx_63c6a980-4fff-42ba-9137-9608150108c4_30) | &nbsp;&nbsp; 43 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [Five-Year Enhanced Death Benefit Option](#xx_63c6a980-4fff-42ba-9137-9608150108c4_32) | &nbsp;&nbsp; 45 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [One-Year Enhanced Death Benefit Option](#xx_63c6a980-4fff-42ba-9137-9608150108c4_33) | &nbsp;&nbsp; 46 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [One-Month Enhanced Death Benefit Option](#xx_63c6a980-4fff-42ba-9137-9608150108c4_34) | &nbsp;&nbsp; 47 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [Combination Enhanced Death Benefit Option](#xx_63c6a980-4fff-42ba-9137-9608150108c4_36) | &nbsp;&nbsp; 49 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [Spousal Protection Annuity Option](#xx_63c6a980-4fff-42ba-9137-9608150108c4_38) | &nbsp;&nbsp; 51 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [Beneficiary Protector II Option](#xx_63c6a980-4fff-42ba-9137-9608150108c4_39) | &nbsp;&nbsp; 52 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [Extra Value Options](#xx_63c6a980-4fff-42ba-9137-9608150108c4_41) | &nbsp;&nbsp; 54 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [Capital Preservation Plus Lifetime Income Option](#xx_63c6a980-4fff-42ba-9137-9608150108c4_43) | &nbsp;&nbsp; 56 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [Capital Preservation Plus Option](#xx_63c6a980-4fff-42ba-9137-9608150108c4_49) | &nbsp;&nbsp; 62 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [5% Nationwide Lifetime Income Rider (formerly the 5% Lifetime Income Option)](#xx_63c6a980-4fff-42ba-9137-9608150108c4_52) | &nbsp;&nbsp; 65 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [7% Nationwide Lifetime Income Rider (formerly the 7% Lifetime Income Option)](#xx_63c6a980-4fff-42ba-9137-9608150108c4_57) | &nbsp;&nbsp; 70 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [10% Nationwide Lifetime Income Rider (formerly the 10% Lifetime Income Option)](#xx_63c6a980-4fff-42ba-9137-9608150108c4_63) | &nbsp;&nbsp; 76 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [Joint Option for the 5% Nationwide Lifetime Income Rider (formerly the 5% Spousal Continuation Benefit)](#xx_63c6a980-4fff-42ba-9137-9608150108c4_69) | &nbsp;&nbsp; 82 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [Joint Option for the 7% Nationwide Lifetime Income Rider (formerly the 7% Spousal Continuation Benefit)](#xx_63c6a980-4fff-42ba-9137-9608150108c4_70) | &nbsp;&nbsp; 83 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [Joint Option for the 10% Nationwide Lifetime Income Rider (formerly the 10% Spousal Continuation Benefit)](#xx_63c6a980-4fff-42ba-9137-9608150108c4_71) | &nbsp;&nbsp; 84 |
| **[Ownership and Interests in the Contract](#xx_63c6a980-4fff-42ba-9137-9608150108c4_73)** | &nbsp;&nbsp; 86 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [Contract Owner](#xx_63c6a980-4fff-42ba-9137-9608150108c4_73) | &nbsp;&nbsp; 86 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [Joint Owner](#xx_63c6a980-4fff-42ba-9137-9608150108c4_73) | &nbsp;&nbsp; 86 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [Contingent Owner](#xx_63c6a980-4fff-42ba-9137-9608150108c4_73) | &nbsp;&nbsp; 86 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [Annuitant](#xx_63c6a980-4fff-42ba-9137-9608150108c4_74) | &nbsp;&nbsp; 87 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [Contingent Annuitant](#xx_63c6a980-4fff-42ba-9137-9608150108c4_74) | &nbsp;&nbsp; 87 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [Co-Annuitant](#xx_63c6a980-4fff-42ba-9137-9608150108c4_74) | &nbsp;&nbsp; 87 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [Joint Annuitant](#xx_63c6a980-4fff-42ba-9137-9608150108c4_74) | &nbsp;&nbsp; 87 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [Beneficiary and Contingent Beneficiary](#xx_63c6a980-4fff-42ba-9137-9608150108c4_74) | &nbsp;&nbsp; 87 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [Changes to the Parties to the Contract](#xx_63c6a980-4fff-42ba-9137-9608150108c4_74) | &nbsp;&nbsp; 87 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [Community Property States](#xx_63c6a980-4fff-42ba-9137-9608150108c4_75) | &nbsp;&nbsp; 88 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [Assignment](#xx_63c6a980-4fff-42ba-9137-9608150108c4_75) | &nbsp;&nbsp; 88 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [Beneficially Owned Contracts](#xx_63c6a980-4fff-42ba-9137-9608150108c4_76) | &nbsp;&nbsp; 89 |
| **[Operation of the Contract](#xx_63c6a980-4fff-42ba-9137-9608150108c4_76)** | &nbsp;&nbsp; 89 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [Pricing](#xx_63c6a980-4fff-42ba-9137-9608150108c4_76) | &nbsp;&nbsp; 89 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [Application and Allocation of Purchase Payments](#xx_63c6a980-4fff-42ba-9137-9608150108c4_76) | &nbsp;&nbsp; 89 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [Determining the Contract Value](#xx_63c6a980-4fff-42ba-9137-9608150108c4_77) | &nbsp;&nbsp; 90 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [Transfer Requests](#xx_63c6a980-4fff-42ba-9137-9608150108c4_78) | &nbsp;&nbsp; 91 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [Transfers Prior to Annuitization](#xx_63c6a980-4fff-42ba-9137-9608150108c4_78) | &nbsp;&nbsp; 91 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [Transfers After Annuitization](#xx_63c6a980-4fff-42ba-9137-9608150108c4_79) | &nbsp;&nbsp; 92 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [Transfer Restrictions](#xx_63c6a980-4fff-42ba-9137-9608150108c4_79) | &nbsp;&nbsp; 92 |
| **[Right to Examine and Cancel](#xx_63c6a980-4fff-42ba-9137-9608150108c4_81)** | &nbsp;&nbsp; 94 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [Allocation of Purchase Payments during Free Look Period](#xx_63c6a980-4fff-42ba-9137-9608150108c4_81) | &nbsp;&nbsp; 94 |
| **[Surrender/Withdrawal Prior to Annuitization](#xx_63c6a980-4fff-42ba-9137-9608150108c4_81)** | &nbsp;&nbsp; 94 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [Partial Withdrawals](#xx_63c6a980-4fff-42ba-9137-9608150108c4_82) | &nbsp;&nbsp; 95 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [Full Surrenders](#xx_63c6a980-4fff-42ba-9137-9608150108c4_82) | &nbsp;&nbsp; 95 |
| **[Surrender/Withdrawal After Annuitization](#xx_63c6a980-4fff-42ba-9137-9608150108c4_83)** | &nbsp;&nbsp; 96 |
| **[Withdrawals Under Certain Plan Types](#xx_63c6a980-4fff-42ba-9137-9608150108c4_83)** | &nbsp;&nbsp; 96 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [Withdrawals Under a Texas Optional Retirement Program or a Louisiana Optional Retirement Plan](#xx_63c6a980-4fff-42ba-9137-9608150108c4_83) | &nbsp;&nbsp; 96 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [Withdrawals Under a Tax Sheltered Annuity](#xx_63c6a980-4fff-42ba-9137-9608150108c4_83) | &nbsp;&nbsp; 96 |
| **[Loan Privilege](#xx_63c6a980-4fff-42ba-9137-9608150108c4_84)** | &nbsp;&nbsp; 97 |
| **[Contract Owner Services](#xx_63c6a980-4fff-42ba-9137-9608150108c4_87)** | &nbsp;&nbsp; 100 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [Asset Rebalancing](#xx_63c6a980-4fff-42ba-9137-9608150108c4_87) | &nbsp;&nbsp; 100 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [Dollar Cost Averaging](#xx_63c6a980-4fff-42ba-9137-9608150108c4_88) | &nbsp;&nbsp; 101 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [Dollar Cost Averaging for Living Benefits](#xx_63c6a980-4fff-42ba-9137-9608150108c4_88) | &nbsp;&nbsp; 101 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [Fixed Account Interest Out Dollar Cost Averaging](#xx_63c6a980-4fff-42ba-9137-9608150108c4_89) | &nbsp;&nbsp; 102 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [Systematic Withdrawals](#xx_63c6a980-4fff-42ba-9137-9608150108c4_89) | &nbsp;&nbsp; 102 |

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**Table of Contents (continued)**

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|  | **Page** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [Static Asset Allocation Models](#xx_63c6a980-4fff-42ba-9137-9608150108c4_90) | &nbsp;&nbsp; 103 |
| **[Death Benefit](#xx_63c6a980-4fff-42ba-9137-9608150108c4_91)** | &nbsp;&nbsp; 104 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [Death of Contract Owner](#xx_63c6a980-4fff-42ba-9137-9608150108c4_91) | &nbsp;&nbsp; 104 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [Death of Annuitant](#xx_63c6a980-4fff-42ba-9137-9608150108c4_91) | &nbsp;&nbsp; 104 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [Death of Contract Owner/Annuitant](#xx_63c6a980-4fff-42ba-9137-9608150108c4_91) | &nbsp;&nbsp; 104 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [Death Benefit Payment](#xx_63c6a980-4fff-42ba-9137-9608150108c4_92) | &nbsp;&nbsp; 105 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [Death Benefit Calculations](#xx_63c6a980-4fff-42ba-9137-9608150108c4_92) | &nbsp;&nbsp; 105 |
| **[Annuity Commencement Date](#xx_63c6a980-4fff-42ba-9137-9608150108c4_92)** | &nbsp;&nbsp; 105 |
| **[Annuitizing the Contract](#xx_63c6a980-4fff-42ba-9137-9608150108c4_93)** | &nbsp;&nbsp; 106 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [Annuitization Date](#xx_63c6a980-4fff-42ba-9137-9608150108c4_93) | &nbsp;&nbsp; 106 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [Annuitization](#xx_63c6a980-4fff-42ba-9137-9608150108c4_93) | &nbsp;&nbsp; 106 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [Fixed Annuity Payments](#xx_63c6a980-4fff-42ba-9137-9608150108c4_93) | &nbsp;&nbsp; 106 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [Variable Annuity Payments](#xx_63c6a980-4fff-42ba-9137-9608150108c4_94) | &nbsp;&nbsp; 107 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [Frequency and Amount of Annuity Payments](#xx_63c6a980-4fff-42ba-9137-9608150108c4_94) | &nbsp;&nbsp; 107 |
| **[Annuity Payment Options](#xx_63c6a980-4fff-42ba-9137-9608150108c4_94)** | &nbsp;&nbsp; 107 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [Annuity Payment Options for Contracts with Total Purchase Payments and Contract Value Annuitized Less Than or Equal to](#xx_63c6a980-4fff-42ba-9137-9608150108c4_94)<br> [$2,000,000](#xx_63c6a980-4fff-42ba-9137-9608150108c4_94)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 107 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [Annuity Payment Options for Contracts with Total Purchase Payments and/or Contract Value Annuitized Greater Than](#xx_63c6a980-4fff-42ba-9137-9608150108c4_95)<br> [$2,000,000](#xx_63c6a980-4fff-42ba-9137-9608150108c4_95)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 108 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [Annuitization of Amounts Greater than $5,000,000](#xx_63c6a980-4fff-42ba-9137-9608150108c4_95) | &nbsp;&nbsp; 108 |
| **[Statements and Reports](#xx_63c6a980-4fff-42ba-9137-9608150108c4_95)** | &nbsp;&nbsp; 108 |
| **[Legal Proceedings](#xx_63c6a980-4fff-42ba-9137-9608150108c4_96)** | &nbsp;&nbsp; 109 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [Nationwide Life Insurance Company](#xx_63c6a980-4fff-42ba-9137-9608150108c4_96) | &nbsp;&nbsp; 109 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [Nationwide Investment Services Corporation](#xx_63c6a980-4fff-42ba-9137-9608150108c4_96) | &nbsp;&nbsp; 109 |
| **[Financial Statements](#xx_63c6a980-4fff-42ba-9137-9608150108c4_97)** | &nbsp;&nbsp; 110 |
| **[Appendix A: Investment Options Available Under the Contract](#xx_47e45196-2a5d-466c-8b95-b8768ef883a5_1)** | &nbsp;&nbsp; 111 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [Underlying Mutual Funds](#xx_47e45196-2a5d-466c-8b95-b8768ef883a5_1) | &nbsp;&nbsp; 111 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [Fixed Options](#xx_47e45196-2a5d-466c-8b95-b8768ef883a5_4) | &nbsp;&nbsp; 114 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [Income Benefit Investment Options](#xx_47e45196-2a5d-466c-8b95-b8768ef883a5_4) | &nbsp;&nbsp; 114 |
| **[Appendix B: Contract Types and Tax Information](#xx_f7ee07a8-e069-4ca0-9f9f-6ffdcb43c1da_1)** | &nbsp;&nbsp; 116 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [Types of Contracts](#xx_f7ee07a8-e069-4ca0-9f9f-6ffdcb43c1da_1) | &nbsp;&nbsp; 116 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [Federal Tax Considerations](#xx_f7ee07a8-e069-4ca0-9f9f-6ffdcb43c1da_3) | &nbsp;&nbsp; 118 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [Required Distributions](#xx_f7ee07a8-e069-4ca0-9f9f-6ffdcb43c1da_7) | &nbsp;&nbsp; 122 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [Other Considerations](#xx_f7ee07a8-e069-4ca0-9f9f-6ffdcb43c1da_10) | &nbsp;&nbsp; 125 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [State Taxation](#xx_f7ee07a8-e069-4ca0-9f9f-6ffdcb43c1da_12) | &nbsp;&nbsp; 127 |
| **[Appendix C: Five-Year Enhanced Death Benefit Option Example](#xx_023844ba-10df-4e37-9800-e80016ad12a0_1)** | &nbsp;&nbsp; 128 |
| **[Appendix D: One-Year Enhanced Death Benefit Option Example](#xx_a5f806ff-c707-4b5a-99be-bba34624c181_1)** | &nbsp;&nbsp; 129 |
| **[Appendix E: One-Month Enhanced Death Benefit Option Example](#xx_9673abdc-6e81-49b7-9aab-cfd2758c997a_1)** | &nbsp;&nbsp; 130 |
| **[Appendix F: Combination Enhanced Death Benefit Option Example](#xx_4ac485ad-eab2-484d-ba1a-7d8e7e9f5a4c_1)** | &nbsp;&nbsp; 131 |
| **[Appendix G: Capital Preservation Plus Lifetime Income Option Example](#xx_8004e190-bbbe-40e1-8b0c-eb902aa75bf8_1)** | &nbsp;&nbsp; 132 |
| **[Appendix H: Financial Intermediary Variations](#xx_08429c54-a195-440f-b977-92d2d72e4884_1)** | &nbsp;&nbsp; 133 |

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**Overview of the Contract** 

**Purpose of the Contract** 

The contract is intended to be a long-term investment vehicle to assist investors in saving for and living in retirement. Nationwide has designed the contract to offer features, pricing, and investment options that encourage long-term ownership. The contract can help supplement retirement income through the annuitization feature, which provides a stream of periodic income payments. During the years leading up to those income payments, the Contract Owner manages his/her assets in the contract according to their specific goals and risk preferences by directing the allocation and reallocation among a variety of investment options. Contract growth is tax-deferred, meaning that gains in the contract are not taxable until withdrawn from the contract. Finally, in the event that the Annuitant dies before beginning income payments, the contract offers a death benefit.

Prospective purchasers should consult with a financial professional to determine whether this contract is appropriate for them, taking into consideration their particular needs, including investment objectives, risk tolerance, investment time horizon, marital status, tax situation, and other personal characteristics. Generally speaking, this contract is intended to provide benefits to a single individual and his/her beneficiaries. The contract is not intended to be used by institutional investors, in connection with other Nationwide contracts that have the same Annuitant, or in connection with other Nationwide contracts that have different Annuitants but the same Contract Owner. It is not intended to be sold to a terminally ill Contract Owner or Annuitant.

**Phases of the Contract** 

The contract exists in two separate phases: accumulation (savings) and annuitization (income). During the accumulation phase, the contract offers a variety of investment options to which the Contract Owner can allocate and reallocate his/her Contract Value. The investment options available under the contract consist of Sub-Accounts that invest in underlying mutual funds, which offer a variable rate of return, a Fixed Account, which offers a fixed rate of return, and Guaranteed Term Options (no longer available for new allocations, transfers, or renewals effective May 1, 2025), which offer an enhanced rate of return subject to a market value adjustment. **Additional information about the underlying mutual funds is available in *Appendix A: Investment Options Available Under the Contract*.** 

During the annuitization phase, Nationwide makes periodic income payments to the Annuitant. At the time of annuitization, the Contract Owner elects the duration of the annuity payments – either for a fixed period of time or for the duration of the Annuitant's (and possibly the Annuitant's spouse's) life. The Contract Owner also elects whether the annuity payments will be fixed or variable. If variable annuity payments are elected, the Annuitant controls the allocation/reallocation of annuitized assets among the available Sub-Accounts. After annuitization begins, the only value associated with the contract is the stream of annuity payments; unless otherwise specified in the annuity option, amounts cannot be withdrawn from the contract over and above the annuity payments. Additionally, once annuitization has begun, there is no death benefit, which means that upon the death of the Annuitant (and the Annuitant's spouse if a joint annuity option was elected), all payments stop and the contract terminates, unless the particular annuitization option provides otherwise. Any living benefit option, if elected, will also terminate upon annuitization.

**Contract Features**

**Investment Options.** Contract Owners can allocate Contract Value to Sub-Accounts that invest in underlying mutual funds, and/or the Fixed Account and/or the Guaranteed Term Options (no longer available for new allocations, transfers, or renewals effective May 1, 2025). Contract Owners can reallocate those assets at their discretion, subject to certain restrictions.

**Deposits to the Contract.** Contract Owners can apply additional purchase payments to the contract until the Annuitization Date, subject to certain restrictions.

**Withdrawals from the Contract.** Contract Owners can withdraw some or all of their Contract Value at any time prior to annuitization, subject to certain restrictions. A CDSC may apply. After Annuitization, withdrawals other than annuity payments are not permitted.

**Loans from the Contract.** For contracts issued as Tax Sheltered Annuities, Contract Owners can request a loan of a portion of their Contract Value at any time after the free look period and prior to annuitization, subject to certain restrictions. A Loan Processing Fee is assessed at the time each new loan is processed, and a loan interest charge also applies.

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**Purchase Payment Credits.** The contract offers Purchase Payment Credits, which are additional credits that Nationwide will apply to a contract when cumulative purchase payments reach certain aggregate levels.

**Death Benefit.** During the accumulation phase, the contract contains a standard death benefit (the greater of (i) Contract Value or (ii) net purchase payments) at no additional charge.

**Optional Death Benefits.** Several death benefit options are available for an additional charge, which may provide a greater death benefit than the standard death benefit. Those options are:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Five-Year Enhanced Death Benefit Option

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• One-Year Enhanced Death Benefit Option

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• One-Month Enhanced Death Benefit Option

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Combination Enhanced Death Benefit Option

**Spousal Protection Annuity Option.** The contract offers a Spousal Protection Annuity Option for an additional charge, which allows a surviving spouse to continue the contract while receiving the economic benefit of the death benefit upon the death of the other spouse, subject to certain conditions.

**Beneficiary Protector Option.** The contract offers a Beneficiary Protector II Option for an additional charge, which may be advantageous if the Contract Owner anticipates the assessment of taxes in connection with payment of the death benefit proceeds.

**Extra Value Option Credits.** Several Extra Value Options are available for an additional charge, whereby Nationwide will apply additional money to the Contract Value during the first Contract Year. Extra Value Option credits are subject to recapture under certain circumstances. Those options are:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• 3% Extra Value Option

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• 4% Extra Value Option

**Capital Preservation Plus Option.** The contract offers a Capital Preservation Plus Option for an additional charge, which provides a principal guarantee.

**Living Benefit Options.** Several living benefit options are available for an additional charge, which provide a guaranteed lifetime income stream for the Contract Owner and, if elected, the Contract Owner's spouse. Those options are:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Capital Preservation Plus Lifetime Income Option

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• 5% Nationwide Lifetime Income Rider (no longer available for election)

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Joint Option for the 5% Nationwide Lifetime Income Rider (no longer available for election)

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• 7% Nationwide Lifetime Income Rider (only available in New York)

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Joint Option for the 7% Nationwide Lifetime Income Rider (only available in New York)

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• 10% Nationwide Lifetime Income Rider

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Joint Option for the 10% Nationwide Lifetime Income Rider (not available in New York)

**Annuity Payments.** On the Annuitization Date, Nationwide will make annuity payments based on the annuity payment option chosen prior to annuitization.

**Tax Deferral.** Generally, Contract Owners will not be taxed on any earnings on the assets in the contract until such earnings are distributed from the contract. How each contract's distributions are taxed depends on the type of contract issued. Note that if this contract is issued in connection with a plan that qualifies for special income tax treatment under the Code, the contract does not provide additional tax deferral benefits (see *Appendix B: Contract Types and Tax Information*).

**Cancellation of the Contract.** Under state insurance laws, Contract Owners have the right, during a limited period of time, to examine their contract and decide if they want to keep it or cancel it. Nationwide will honor any free look cancellation request that is in good order and received at the Service Center or postmarked within 30 days after the contract issue date (see *Right to Examine and Cancel* and *Contacting the Service Center*).

**Contract Owner Services.** The contract offers several services at no additional charge to assist Contract Owners in managing their contract, including:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Asset Rebalancing

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Dollar Cost Averaging

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Dollar Cost Averaging for Living Benefits

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Fixed Account Interest Out Dollar Cost Averaging

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Systematic Withdrawals

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Static Asset Allocation Model

**Market Value Adjustment** 

A withdrawal or transfer from a Guaranteed Term Option (GTO) prior to its maturity date, including to annuitize the contract, will be assessed a market value adjustment. A market value adjustment will also apply to the calculation of the death benefit if amounts are allocated to a GTO and Contract Value is a factor used to calculate the death benefit. The application of the market value adjustment could result in a loss. In extreme circumstances, such losses could be as high as 100% of the amount withdrawn or transferred.

Contact the Service Center for more information on the GTOs.

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**Important Information You Should Consider About the Contract** 

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| **FEES, EXPENSES, AND ADJUSTMENTS**<br> (see *Fee Table* and *Charges and Adjustments*) | **FEES, EXPENSES, AND ADJUSTMENTS**<br> (see *Fee Table* and *Charges and Adjustments*) |
| **Are There Charges or** <br> **Adjustments for Early** <br> **Withdrawals?**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Yes.**<br> ● If the Contract Owner withdraws money from the contract within 8 years following his/her <br> last purchase payment, a Contingent Deferred Sales Charge (or "CDSC") may apply <br> (see *Contingent Deferred Sales Charge*). The CDSC will not exceed 7% of the amount <br> of purchase payments withdrawn, declining to 0% over 8 years.<br> For example, for a contract with a $100,000 investment, a withdrawal taken during the <br> CDSC period could result in a CDSC of up to $7,000. This loss will be greater if there is <br> a negative market value adjustment, taxes or tax penalties.<br> ● If you withdraw money from a Guaranteed Term Option prior to its maturity date, you will <br> be assessed a market value adjustment, which may be negative (see *Guaranteed Term* <br> *Options*). The application of the market value adjustment could result in a loss. In <br> extreme circumstances such losses could be as high as 100% of the amount withdrawn.<br> For example, for a contract with a $100,000 investment, a withdrawal taken prior to the <br> Guaranteed Term Option's maturity date could result in a market value adjustment of up <br> to $100,000. This loss will be greater if there is a CDSC, taxes, or tax penalties. |
| **Are There Transaction** <br> **Charges?**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; **Yes.** Nationwide also charges a loan processing fee at the time each new loan is <br> processed (see *Loan Privilege*). |
| **Are There Ongoing Fees** <br> **and Expenses?** | &nbsp;&nbsp; **Yes.** The table below describes the fees and expenses that you may pay *each year*, <br> depending on the investment options and optional benefits chosen. Please refer to your <br> contract specifications page for information about the specific fees you will pay each year <br> based on the options you have elected. |
| **Are There Ongoing Fees** <br> **and Expenses?** | **Annual Fee** |
| **Are There Ongoing Fees** <br> **and Expenses?** | Base Contract<br>1.25%<sup>1</sup> <br>1.30%<sup>1</sup> <br>|
| **Are There Ongoing Fees** <br> **and Expenses?** | Underlying mutual fund fees and expenses<br>0.72%<sup>2</sup><br>1.31%<sup>2</sup> |
| **Are There Ongoing Fees** <br> **and Expenses?** | &nbsp;&nbsp; Optional benefits available for an additional <br> charge (for a single optional benefit, if elected)<br>0.05%<sup>3</sup> <br>1.20%<sup>3</sup> <br>|
| **Are There Ongoing Fees** <br> **and Expenses?** | &nbsp;&nbsp; <sup>1</sup> As a percentage of Daily Net Assets, plus a percentage attributable to the Contract <br> Maintenance Charge.<br> <sup>2</sup> As a percentage of underlying mutual fund net assets.<br> <sup>3</sup> As a percentage of Daily Net Assets or Current Income Benefit Base, depending on the <br> optional benefit(s) elected. |
| **Are There Ongoing Fees** <br> **and Expenses?** | &nbsp;&nbsp; Because each contract is customizable, the options elected affect how much each <br> Contract Owner will pay. To help you understand the cost of owning the contract, the <br> following table shows the lowest and highest cost a Contract Owner could pay *each year*, <br> based on current charges. This estimate assumes that no withdrawals are taken from the <br> contract, **which could add a CDSC and a negative market value adjustment that** <br> **substantially increase costs**. |
| **Are There Ongoing Fees** <br> **and Expenses?** | &nbsp;&nbsp; **Lowest Annual Cost Estimate:**<br> **$1,804.23**<br>|
| **Are There Ongoing Fees** <br> **and Expenses?** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Assumes:<br> ● Investment of $100,000<br> ● 5% annual appreciation<br> ● Least expensive underlying mutual fund fees <br> and expenses<br> ● No optional benefits<br> ● No CDSC<br> ● No additional purchase payments, transfers or <br> withdrawals<br>|

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| **RISKS** | **RISKS** |
| **Is There a Risk of Loss** <br> **from Poor Performance?**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; **Yes.** Contract Owners of variable annuities can lose money by investing in the contract, <br> including loss of principal (see *Principal Risks*).<br>|

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| **RISKS** | **RISKS** |
| **Is this a Short-Term** <br> **Investment?**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **No.**<br> ● The contract is not a short-term investment and is not appropriate for an investor who <br> needs ready access to cash. Nationwide has designed the contract to offer features, <br> pricing, and investment options that encourage long-term ownership (see *Principal* <br> *Risks*).<br> ● A CDSC may apply for up to 8 years following the last purchase payment and could <br> reduce the value of the contract if purchase payments are withdrawn during that time <br> (see *Contingent Deferred Sales Charge*). All or a portion of any withdrawal may be <br> subject to taxes and tax penalties. The benefits of tax deferral and living benefit <br> protections also mean that the contract is more beneficial to investors with a long time <br> horizon (see *Principal Risks*).<br> ● Amounts removed from a Guaranteed Term Option prior to its maturity date may also <br> result in a negative market value adjustment.<br> ● For amounts allocated to a Guaranteed Term Option, at the end of each maturity date, <br> the Contract Value will be reallocated to available investment options according to the <br> Contract Owner's instructions. If no direction is received by Nationwide prior to the <br> maturity date, all amounts in that Guaranteed Term Option will be transferred to the <br> available money market Sub-Account.<br> ● For amounts allocated to the Fixed Account at the end of an interest rate guarantee <br> period, such amounts will be reallocated among the contract's available investment <br> options in accordance with the Contract Owner's reallocation instructions, subject to any <br> applicable limitations. In the absence of instructions, such amounts will remain invested <br> in the Fixed Account for another interest rate guarantee period at the applicable <br> Renewal Rate (see *The Fixed Account* and *Transfers Prior to Annuitization*).<br>|
| **What Are the Risks** <br> **Associated with the** <br> **Investment Options?**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ● Investment in this contract is subject to the risk of poor investment performance. <br> Investment experience can vary depending on the investment options selected by the <br> Contract Owner.<br> ● Each investment option (including the Fixed Account and Guaranteed Term Options) has <br> its own unique risks.<br> ● Review the prospectuses and disclosures for the investment options before making an <br> investment decision.<br> See *Principal Risks.*<br>|
| **What Are the Risks** <br> **Related to the Insurance** <br> **Company?**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; Investment in the contract is subject to the risks associated with Nationwide, including that <br> any obligations (including interest payable for allocations to the Fixed Account and <br> Guaranteed Term Options), guarantees, or benefits are subject to the claims-paying ability <br> of Nationwide. More information about Nationwide, including its financial strength ratings, <br> is available by contacting Nationwide at the address and/or toll-free phone number <br> indicated in *Contacting the Service Center* (see *Principal Risks*).<br>|
| **RESTRICTIONS** | **RESTRICTIONS** |
| **Are There Restrictions** <br> **on the Investment** <br> **Options?**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Yes.**<br> ● Nationwide reserves the right to add, remove, and substitute investment options <br> available under the contract (see *The Sub-Accounts and Underlying Mutual Funds*).<br> ● Allocations to the Fixed Account may not be transferred to another investment option <br> except at the end of a Fixed Account interest rate guarantee period (see *The Fixed* <br> *Account*)*.*<br> ● Allocations to the Guaranteed Term Options that are transferred to another investment <br> option prior to maturity are subject to a market value adjustment (see *Guaranteed Term* <br> *Options*).<br> ● Allocations to the Guaranteed Term Options may not be transferred to another available <br> investment option during the Capital Preservation Plus program period (see *Capital* <br> *Preservation Plus Option*).<br> ● Not all investment options may be available under your contract (see *Appendix A:* <br> *Investment Options Available Under the Contract*).<br> ● Transfers between Sub-Accounts are subject to policies designed to deter short-term <br> and excessively frequent transfers. Nationwide may restrict the form in which transfer <br> requests will be accepted (see *Transfer Restrictions*).<br> ● The availability of investment options may vary depending on the broker-dealer through <br> which the contract is sold (see *Appendix H: Financial Intermediary Variations*).<br>|

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| **RESTRICTIONS** | **RESTRICTIONS** |
| **Are There any** <br> **Restrictions on Contract** <br> **Benefits?**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Yes.**<br> ● Certain optional benefits limit or restrict the investment options available for investment.<br> ● Nationwide reserves the right to discontinue offering any optional benefit. Such a <br> discontinuance will only apply to new contracts and will not impact any contracts already <br> in force.<br> ● For certain optional benefits, Nationwide reserves the right to refuse or limit subsequent <br> purchase payments.<br> ● For certain optional benefits, a Contract Owner's ability to continue to receive certain <br> benefits is contingent on a Contract Owner's agreement to new terms and conditions.<br> ● For certain optional benefits, while withdrawals are not restricted, the impact of certain <br> withdrawals could have a negative impact on the amount of the benefit ultimately <br> available.<br> ● For certain optional benefits, certain withdrawals could negatively impact the amount of <br> the benefit by an amount greater than the amount withdrawn and/or could terminate the <br> optional benefit.<br> ● The availability of contract benefits may vary depending on the broker-dealer through <br> which the contract is sold (see *Appendix H: Financial Intermediary Variations*).<br> See *Benefits Under the Contract*.<br>|
| **TAXES** | **TAXES** |
| **What Are the Contract's** <br> **Tax Implications?**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ● Consult with a tax professional to determine the tax implications of an investment in and <br> payments received under this contract.<br> ● If the contract is purchased through a tax-qualified plan or IRA, there is no additional tax <br> deferral.<br> ● Earnings in the contract are taxed at ordinary income tax rates at the time of <br> withdrawals and there may be a tax penalty if withdrawals are taken before the Contract <br> Owner reaches age 59½.<br> See *Appendix B: Contract Types and Tax Information.*<br>|
| **CONFLICTS OF INTEREST** | **CONFLICTS OF INTEREST** |
| **How Are Investment** <br> **Professionals** <br> **Compensated?**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; Some financial professionals receive compensation for selling the contract. Compensation <br> can take the form of commissions and other indirect compensation in that Nationwide may <br> share the revenue it earns on this contract with the financial professional's firm. This <br> conflict of interest may influence a financial professional, as these financial professionals <br> may have a financial incentive to offer or recommend this contract over another investment <br> (see *Distribution, Promotional, and Sales Expenses*)*.*<br>|
| **Should I Exchange My** <br> **Contract?**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; Some financial professionals may have a financial incentive to offer an investor a new <br> contract in place of the one he/she already owns. An investor should only exchange his/her <br> contract if he/she determines, after comparing the features, fees, and risks of both <br> contracts, and any fees or penalties to terminate the existing contract, that it is preferable <br> for him/her to purchase the new contract, rather than to continue to own the existing one <br> (see *Replacements* and *Distribution, Promotional, and Sales Expenses*).<br>|

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**Fee Table** 

**The following tables describe the fees, expenses, and adjustments that a Contract Owner will pay when buying, owning, and surrendering or making withdrawals from an investment option or from the contract. Please refer to the contract specifications page for information about the specific fees the Contract Owner will pay each year based on the options elected.** 

**The first table describes the fees and expenses a Contract Owner will pay at the time the Contract Owner buys the contract, surrenders or makes withdrawals from an investment option or from the contract, or transfers Contract Value between investment options. State premium taxes may also be deducted.** 

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| **Transaction Expenses** | **Transaction Expenses** |
| **Maximum Contingent Deferred Sales Charge** ("CDSC") (as a percentage of purchase payments surrendered) | 8% |

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| **Number of Completed Years from** <br> **Date of Purchase Payment**<br>| **0** | **1** | **2** | **3** | **4** | **5** | **6** | **7** | **8** |
| **CDSC Percentage** | &nbsp;&nbsp; **8%** | &nbsp;&nbsp; **8%** | &nbsp;&nbsp; **7%** | &nbsp;&nbsp; **7%** | &nbsp;&nbsp; **6%** | &nbsp;&nbsp; **5%** | &nbsp;&nbsp; **4%** | &nbsp;&nbsp; **2%** | &nbsp;&nbsp; **0%** |

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Some state jurisdictions require a lower CDSC schedule. Please refer to your contract for state specific information.

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| **Loan Processing Fee** | $25<sup>1</sup> <br>|

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**The next table describes the adjustments, in addition to any transaction expenses, that apply if all or a portion of the Contract Value is removed from an investment option or from the contract before the expiration of a specified period.** 

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| **Adjustments** | **Adjustments** |
| **Market Value Adjustment Maximum Potential Loss**<sup>1</sup> (as a percentage of the Contract Value) | 100% |

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<sup>1</sup> A market value adjust applies to any withdrawal or transfer from a Guaranteed Term Option prior to its maturity date, including to annuitize the contract. A market value adjustment will also apply to the calculation of the death benefit if amounts are allocated to a GTO and Contract Value is a factor used to calculate the death benefit.

**The next table describes the fees and expenses that a Contract Owner will pay *each year* during the time that the Contract Owner owns the contract (not including underlying mutual fund fees and expenses). If an optional benefit is elected, an additional charge will be assessed, as shown below.** 

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| **Annual Contract Expenses** | **Annual Contract Expenses** |
| **Annual Loan Interest Charge** (assessed as a reduction to the credited interest rate) | 2.25%<sup>2</sup>  |
| **Maximum Administrative Expense**<sup>3</sup> | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $50 |
| **Base Contract Expenses**<sup>4</sup>(assessed as an annualized percentage of Daily Net Assets) | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1.25% |
| **Optional Benefit Expenses**<sup>5</sup> <br>|  |
| **Optional Death Benefits**<sup>6</sup> (assessed as an annualized percentage of Daily Net Assets) |  |
| **Five-Year Enhanced Death Benefit Option Charge** | &nbsp;&nbsp; 0.05% |
| **One-Year Enhanced Death Benefit Option Charge** | &nbsp;&nbsp; 0.15% |
| **One-Month Enhanced Death Benefit Option Charge** | &nbsp;&nbsp; 0.30% |
| **Combination Enhanced Death Benefit Option Charge** | 0.40%<sup>7</sup>  |
| **Spousal Protection Annuity Option Charge** (assessed as an annualized percentage of Daily Net Assets) | &nbsp;&nbsp; 0.10% |
| **Beneficiary Protector II Option Charge** (assessed as an annualized percentage of Daily Net Assets) | &nbsp;&nbsp; 0.35% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; In addition to the charge assessed to Variable Account allocations, allocations made to the Fixed Account or to <br> the Guaranteed Term Options will be assessed a fee of 0.35%.<br>|  |
| **Extra Value Options**<sup>8</sup> (assessed as an annualized percentage of Daily Net Assets) |  |
| **3% Extra Value Option Charge** | 0.50%<sup>9</sup> <br>|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; In addition to the charge assessed to Variable Account allocations, allocations made to the Fixed Account and <br> the Guaranteed Term Options for the first 8 Contract Years will be assessed a fee of 0.50%.<br>|  |
| **4% Extra Value Option Charge** | 0.60%<sup>10</sup> <br>|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; In addition to the charge assessed to Variable Account allocations, allocations made to the Fixed Account and <br> the Guaranteed Term Options for the first 8 Contract Years will be assessed a fee of 0.60%.<br>|  |

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| **Annual Contract Expenses** | **Annual Contract Expenses** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Capital Preservation Plus Lifetime Income Option Charge**<sup>11</sup> (assessed as an annualized percentage of Daily <br> Net Assets)<br>| 1.00%<sup>12</sup> <br>|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; In addition to the charge assessed to Variable Account allocations, allocations made to the Guaranteed Term <br> Options or Target Term Options will be assessed a fee of no more than 1.00%.<br>|  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Capital Preservation Plus Option Charge** (assessed as an annualized percentage of Daily Net Assets) (no <br> longer available)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 0.50% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; In addition to the charge assessed to Variable Account allocations, allocations made to the Guaranteed Term <br> Options or Target Term Options will be assessed a fee of 0.50%.<br>|  |
| **Living Benefit Options**<sup>13</sup> (assessed annually as a percentage of Current Income Benefit Base<sup>14</sup>) |  |
| **Maximum 5% Nationwide Lifetime Income Rider Option Charge** (no longer available) | 1.00%<sup>15</sup> <br>|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Joint Option for the 5% Nationwide Lifetime Income Rider Option Charge** (this is in addition to the charge <br> for the 5% Nationwide Lifetime Income Rider option) (no longer available)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 0.15% |
| **7% Nationwide Lifetime Income Rider Option Charge** (only available in New York) | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1.00% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Maximum Joint Option for the 7% Nationwide Lifetime Income Rider Option Charge** (this is in addition to <br> the charge for the 7% Nationwide Lifetime Income Rider option) (only available in New York)<br>| 0.30%<sup>16</sup> <br>|
| **10% Nationwide Lifetime Income Rider Option Charge** | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1.20% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Maximum Joint Option for the 10% Nationwide Lifetime Income Rider Option Charge** (this is in addition to <br> the charge for the 10% Nationwide Lifetime Income Rider option) (not available in New York)<br>| 0.30%<sup>17</sup> <br>|

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<sup>1</sup>

Nationwide assesses a loan processing fee at the time each new loan is processed. Loans are only available for contracts issued as Tax Sheltered Annuities.

<sup>2</sup>

The loan interest rate is determined, based on market conditions, at the time of loan application or issuance. The loan balance in the collateral Fixed Account is credited with interest at 2.25% less than the loan interest rate. Thus, the net loan interest charge is an annual rate of 2.25%, which is applied against the outstanding loan balance.

<sup>3</sup>

Throughout this prospectus, the Administrative Expense will be referred to as the contract Maintenance charge. The Contract Maintenance Charge is deducted annually from all contracts containing less than $50,000 on each Contract Anniversary. This charge is permanently waived on a going-forward basis for any contract valued at $50,000 or more on any Contract Anniversary. If assessed, the Contract Maintenance Charge is deducted proportionately from each Sub-Account, the Fixed Account, and the Guaranteed Term Options based on the value in each option as compared to the total Contract Value.

<sup>4</sup>

Throughout this prospectus, the Base Contract Expenses will be referred to as Mortality and Expense Risk Change and Administrative Charge, as appropriate.

<sup>5</sup>

Unless otherwise indicated, charges for optional benefits are only assessed prior to the Annuitization Date (see *Charges and Adjustments*).

<sup>6</sup>

Only one death benefit option may be elected.

<sup>7</sup>

The Combination Enhanced Death Benefit Option is only available for contracts with Annuitants age 80 or younger at the time of application.

<sup>8</sup>

Only one Extra Value Option may be elected.

<sup>9</sup>

Nationwide will discontinue deducting the charge associated with the 3% Extra Value Option 8 years from the date the contract was issued.

<sup>10</sup>

Nationwide will discontinue deducting the charge associated with the 4% Extra Value Option 8 years from the date the contract was issued.

<sup>11</sup>

This option is not available if a living benefit is elected.

<sup>12</sup>

For contracts issued on or after September 15, 2008 or the date of state approval (whichever is later): the current variable account charge associated with the Capital Preservation Plus Lifetime Income Option is equal to an annualized rate of 0.75% of the Daily Net Assets of the variable account and the Guaranteed Term Option/Target Term Option charge is equal to a reduction in crediting rates of 0.75%.

For contracts issued before September 15, 2008 or the date of state approval (whichever is later): the current variable account charge associated with the Capital Preservation Plus Lifetime Income Option is equal to an annualized rate of 0.60% of the Daily Net Assets of the variable account and the Guaranteed Term Option/Target Term Option charge is equal to a reduction in crediting rates of 0.60%.

<sup>13</sup>

Only one living benefit option (and its corresponding joint option) may be elected. This option is not available if the Capital Preservation Plus Lifetime Income Option is elected.

<sup>14</sup>

For information about how the Current Income Benefit Base is calculated, see *5% Nationwide Lifetime Income Rider, 7% Nationwide Lifetime Income Rider,* and *10% Nationwide Lifetime Income Rider*.

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<sup>15</sup>

Currently, the charge associated with the 5% Nationwide Lifetime Income Rider is equal to 0.85% of the Current Income Benefit Base.

<sup>16</sup>

For contracts that elected the Joint Option for the 7% Nationwide Lifetime Income Rider on or after December 5, 2011, or the date of state approval (whichever is later), there is no charge associated with the Joint Option for the 7% Nationwide Lifetime Income Rider. For contracts that elected the Joint Option for the 7% Nationwide Lifetime Income Rider before December 5, 2011, or the date of state approval (whichever is later), the charge for the Joint Option for the 7% Nationwide Lifetime Income Rider is 0.15% of the Current Income Benefit Base.

<sup>17</sup>

For contracts issued on or after December 5, 2011, or the date of state approval (whichever is later), there is no charge associated with the Joint Option for the 10% Nationwide Lifetime Income Rider. For contracts issued before December 5, 2011, or the date of state approval (whichever is later), the charge for the Joint Option for the 10% Nationwide Lifetime Income Rider is 0.20% of the Current Income Benefit Base.

**The next item shows the minimum and maximum total operating expenses charged by the underlying mutual funds that the Contract Owner may pay periodically during the life of the contract. Expenses shown may change over time and may be higher or lower in the future. A complete list of the underlying mutual funds available under the contract, including their annual expenses, may be found in *Appendix A: Investment Options Available Under the Contract*.** 

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| **Annual Underlying Mutual Fund Expenses** | **Annual Underlying Mutual Fund Expenses** | **Annual Underlying Mutual Fund Expenses** |
|  | **Minimum** | **Maximum** |
| (Expenses that are deducted from underlying mutual fund assets, including <br> management fees, distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees, and other expenses, as a <br> percentage of average underlying mutual fund net assets.)<br>| 0.72% | 1.31% |

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**Example** 

**This Example is intended to help Contract Owners compare the cost of investing in the Sub-Accounts with the cost of investing in other annuity contracts that offer variable investment options. These costs include transaction expenses, annual contract Expenses, and underlying mutual fund expenses. This Example assumes all Contract Value is allocated to the Sub-Accounts. Costs could differ from those shown below if Contract Value is allocated to the Fixed Account and/or a Guaranteed Term Option.** 

The Example assumes:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• a $100,000 investment in the contract for the time periods indicated;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• a 5% return each year;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• the maximum and the minimum annual underlying mutual fund expenses;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• no market value adjustment is assessed;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Variable Account charges that reflect the most expensive combination of optional benefits available for an additional charge (4.20%).<sup>1</sup> Specifically:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Combination Enhanced Death Benefit Option,

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Spousal Protection Annuity Option,

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Beneficiary Protector II Option,

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• 4% Extra Value Option,

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• 10% Nationwide Lifetime Income Rider Option, and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• the corresponding Joint Option for the 10% Nationwide Lifetime Income Rider Option

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Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions, your costs would be:

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|  | **If the contract is surrendered**<br> **at the end of the**<br> **applicable time period** | **If the contract is surrendered**<br> **at the end of the**<br> **applicable time period** | **If the contract is surrendered**<br> **at the end of the**<br> **applicable time period** | **If the contract is surrendered**<br> **at the end of the**<br> **applicable time period** | **If the contract is annuitized**<br> **at the end of the**<br> **applicable time period** | **If the contract is annuitized**<br> **at the end of the**<br> **applicable time period** | **If the contract is annuitized**<br> **at the end of the**<br> **applicable time period** | **If the contract is not**<br> **surrendered** | **If the contract is not**<br> **surrendered** | **If the contract is not**<br> **surrendered** | **If the contract is not**<br> **surrendered** |
|  | **1 Yr.** | **3 Yrs.** | **5 Yrs.** | **10 Yrs.** | **3 Yrs.** | **5 Yrs.** | **10 Yrs.** | **1 Yr.** | **3 Yrs.** | **5 Yrs.** | **10 Yrs.** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Maximum <br> Annual <br> Underlying <br> Mutual Fund <br> Expenses <br> (1.31%)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $13838 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $24368 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $33705 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $56227<br> &nbsp;&nbsp; \* | &nbsp;&nbsp; $17368 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $28705 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $56227 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $5838 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $17368 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $28705 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $56227 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Minimum <br> Annual <br> Underlying <br> Mutual Fund <br> Expenses <br> (0.72%)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $13219 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $22621 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $30979 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $51675<br> &nbsp;&nbsp; \* | &nbsp;&nbsp; $15621 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $25979 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $51675 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $5219 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $15621 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $25979 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $51675 |

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The contracts sold under this prospectus do not permit annuitization during the first two Contract Years.

<sup>1</sup>

The total Variable Account charges associated with the most expensive combination of optional benefits may be higher or lower than 4.20% depending on whether the Current Income Benefit Base is higher or lower than the Daily Net Assets. For purposes of this table, Nationwide assumes the Current Income Benefit Base equal to the Daily Net Assets.

**Principal Risks** 

Contract Owners should be aware of the following risks associated with owning the contract:

**Risk of loss.** The Sub-Accounts invest in underlying mutual funds. Underlying mutual funds are variable investments, meaning their value will increase or decrease based on the performance of their portfolio holdings. Poor underlying mutual fund performance can result in a loss of Contract Value and/or principal.

**Not a short-term investment.** In general, deferred variable annuities are long-term investments; they are not suitable as short-term savings vehicles. Nationwide has designed the contract to offer features, pricing, and investment options that encourage long-term ownership. Specifically:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• A Contract Owner who takes withdrawals from the contract within eight years of purchasing the contract or making a purchase payment could be subject to a CDSC, which in the short-term will reduce Contract Value or the amount payable to you, and in the long-term will reduce the ability of the Contract Value to grow over time.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• A Contract Owner who takes withdrawals from the contract before reaching age 59 1/2 could be subject to tax penalties that are mandated by the federal tax laws.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Living benefit options are designed to offer greater payouts the longer that the contract is in force.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Living benefit options are designed to discourage excess and/or early withdrawals by reducing the benefit base (which determines the overall benefit amount). Those reductions could result in the forfeiture of benefits in an amount greater than what was actually withdrawn. Furthermore, such withdrawals could result in a complete forfeiture of the benefit or could cause the contract to terminate without value.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• A withdrawal or transfer from a GTO prior to its maturity date, including to annuitize the contract, will be assessed a market value adjustment. A market value adjustment will also apply to the calculation of the death benefit if amounts are allocated to a GTO and Contract Value is a factor used to calculate the death benefit. The application of the market value adjustment could result in a loss. In extreme circumstances, such losses could be as high as 100% of the amount withdrawn or transferred.

**Investment option availability.** Nationwide reserves the right to change the Sub-Accounts available under the contract, including adding new Sub-Accounts, and discontinuing availability of Sub-Accounts. Nationwide reserves the right to limit or refuse purchase payments and/or transfers allocated to the Fixed Account at its sole discretion. Nationwide also reserves the right to limit the amount that can be transferred from the Fixed Account at the end of an interest rate guarantee period. Decisions to make such changes are at Nationwide's discretion but will be in accordance with Nationwide's internal policies and procedures relating to such matters. Any changes to the availability of investment options may be subject to regulatory approval and notice will be provided.

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**Investment option restrictions.** Certain living benefit options available under the contract impose restrictions on which investment options are available for investment and/or the portion of total Contract Value that is permitted to be allocated to certain investment options. These restrictions are imposed by Nationwide and depend on each investment option's risk characteristics. The permitted investment options are more conservative than those that are not permitted. This helps Nationwide manage its obligation to provide the Contract Owners with Lifetime Withdrawals by reducing the likelihood that it will have to make unanticipated payments. By electing an optional living benefit and accepting the limited menu of investment options, Contract Owners may be foregoing investment gains that could otherwise be realized by investing in riskier investment options that are not available under the optional living benefit.

**Purchase payment restrictions.** A Contract Owner's ability to make subsequent purchase payments is subject to limitations under the contract, and may be subject to additional limitations under an optional benefit. Restrictions on subsequent purchase payments may limit a Contract Owner's ability to increase the value of the contract and its benefits through additional investments.

**Purchase Payment Credit risk.** The contract applies Purchase Payment Credits when certain cumulative purchase payments reach certain aggregate levels. The Purchase Payment Credits increase Contract Value which will increase the total dollar amount of fees that Nationwide collects. Nationwide may make a profit from the additional charges and over time, the benefit of the Purchase Payment Credits could be more than offset by the additional charges assessed to the contract. Another variable annuity contract without credits may cost less.

**Extra Value Option risk.** Certain optional benefits apply bonus credits to the contract. The bonus credits increase Contract Value which will increase the total dollar amount of fees that Nationwide collects. Nationwide may make a profit from the additional charges and over time, the benefit of the bonus credits could be more than offset by the additional charges assessed to the contract. Additionally, the recapture of the bonus credits (in the event of a withdrawal) could exceed any benefit of receiving the bonus credits.

**Active trading.** Neither the contracts described in this prospectus nor the underlying mutual funds are designed to support active trading strategies that require frequent movement between or among Sub-Accounts. Nationwide discourages (and will take action to deter) short-term trading in this contract because the frequent movement between or among Sub-Accounts may negatively impact other investors in the contract. In certain circumstances, to address active trading, Nationwide may require transfer requests to be submitted via U.S. mail. Additionally, underlying mutual funds are required to take certain actions in order to protect shareholders from negative impacts of short-term trading, which may include requiring Nationwide to prohibit particular Contract Owners from investing in a Sub-Account that invests in the impacted underlying mutual fund.

**Financial strength.** Contractual guarantees that exceed the value of the assets in the Variable Account (including death benefit guarantees that exceed the Contract Value, and Lifetime Withdrawals that continue after the Contract Value falls to zero) and interest credited to Fixed Account and Guaranteed Term Option allocations are paid from Nationwide's general account, which is subject to Nationwide's financial strength and claims-paying ability. If Nationwide experiences financial distress, it may not be able to meet its obligations.

**Regulatory risk.** The contract is governed by various state and federal laws and regulations, which are subject to change. Those changes could require Nationwide to make changes to the contract that alter the nature or value of certain benefits. Additionally, changes to the tax laws or regulations could limit or eliminate the tax benefits of the contract, resulting in greater tax liability or less earnings.

**Cybersecurity**. Nationwide's businesses are highly dependent upon its computer systems and those of its business partners and service providers. This makes Nationwide potentially susceptible to operational and information security risks resulting from a cybersecurity incident. These risks include direct risks, such as theft, misuse, corruption, and destruction of data maintained by Nationwide, and indirect risks, such as denial of service, attacks on systems or websites and other operational disruptions that could severely impede Nationwide's ability to conduct its businesses or administer the contract (e.g., calculate unit values or process transactions).

Financial services companies and their third-party service providers are increasingly the targets of cyber-attacks. The techniques used to attack systems and networks change frequently and are becoming more sophisticated, including through the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and AI-powered tools.

Cyber-attacks affecting Nationwide, the underlying mutual funds, intermediaries, and other service providers may adversely affect Nationwide and contract values. Cybersecurity risks may also impact the issuers of securities in which the underlying mutual funds invest, which may cause the underlying mutual funds to lose value. Although Nationwide

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undertakes substantial efforts to protect its computer systems from cyber-attacks, there can be no guarantee that Nationwide, its service providers, intermediaries, or the underlying mutual funds will be able to avoid or readily detect cybersecurity incidents affecting Contract Owners in the future.

In the event that contract administration or contract values are adversely affected as a result of a failure of Nationwide's cybersecurity controls, Nationwide will take reasonable steps to take corrective action and restore Contract Values to the levels that they would have been had the cybersecurity incident not occurred. Nationwide will not, however, be responsible for any adverse impact to contracts or contract values that result from the Contract Owner or its designee's negligent acts or failure to use reasonably appropriate safeguards to protect against cyber-attacks or to protect personal information.

**Business continuity risks.** Nationwide is exposed to risks related to natural and man-made disasters, such as storms, fires, earthquakes, public health crises, geopolitical disputes, military actions, and terrorist acts, which could adversely affect Nationwide's ability to administer the contract. Nationwide has adopted business continuity policies and procedures that may be implemented in the event of a natural or man-made disaster, but such business continuity plans may not operate as intended or fully mitigate the operational risks associated with such disasters.

Nationwide outsources certain critical business functions to third parties and, in the event of a natural or man-made disaster, relies upon the successful implementation and execution of the business continuity planning of such entities. While Nationwide closely monitors the business continuity activities of these third parties, successful implementation and execution of their business continuity strategies are largely beyond Nationwide's control. If one or more of the third parties to whom Nationwide outsources such critical business functions experience operational failures, Nationwide's ability to administer the contract could be impaired.

**Nationwide and the Variable Account** 

The contract is issued by Nationwide, with its home office at One Nationwide Plaza, Columbus, Ohio 43215. Nationwide Variable Account-12 is a separate account of Nationwide that invests in the underlying mutual funds listed in *Appendix A: Investment Options Available Under the Contract*. Income, gains, and losses credited to or charged against the Variable Account reflect the Variable Account's own investment experience and not the investment experience of Nationwide's other assets. The Variable Account's assets are held separately from General Account assets and may not be used to pay any liabilities of Nationwide other than those arising from the contract or other contracts supported by the Variable Account. The Variable Account is divided into Sub-Accounts, each of which invests in shares of a single underlying mutual fund.

Nationwide is obligated to pay all amounts promised to investors under the contracts. All guarantees under the contract are subject to Nationwide's creditworthiness and claims-paying ability.

The contracts are distributed by the general distributor, Nationwide Investment Services Corporation ("NISC"), One Nationwide Plaza, Columbus, Ohio 43215. NISC is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Nationwide.

**Investment Options**

**The Sub-Accounts and Underlying Mutual Funds** 

Contract Value allocated to a Sub-Account will vary based on the investment experience of the corresponding underlying mutual fund in which the Sub-Account invests. There is a risk of loss of the entire amount invested.

The Contract Owner can allocate Contract Value to Sub-Accounts of the Variable Account, subject to conditions in the contract and underlying mutual funds. Each Sub-Account invests in shares of a single underlying mutual fund. Nationwide uses the assets of each Sub-Account to buy shares of the underlying mutual funds based on Contract Owner instructions. Nationwide buys and sells the mutual fund shares at their respective net asset value (NAV). Any dividends and distributions from a mutual fund are reinvested at NAV in shares of that mutual fund.

Information about each underlying mutual fund, including its name, type, adviser and subadviser (if applicable), current expenses, and performance, is available in *Appendix A: Investment Options Available Under the Contract*. Each underlying mutual fund issues its own prospectus that contains more detailed information about the underlying mutual fund. **Contract Owners can obtain prospectuses for underlying mutual funds free of charge at any time by visiting the website listed in *Appendix A: Investment Options Available Under the Contract* or contacting the Service Center (see *Contacting the Service Center*). Contract Owners should read these prospectuses carefully before investing.**

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*Underlying mutual funds in the Variable Account are NOT publicly available mutual funds.* They are only available as investment options in variable life insurance policies or variable annuity contracts issued by life insurance companies, or in some cases, through participation in certain qualified pension or retirement plans.

The investment advisers of the underlying mutual funds may manage publicly available mutual funds with similar names and investment objectives. However, the underlying mutual funds are NOT the same as any publicly available mutual fund. Contract Owners should not compare the performance of a publicly available fund with the performance of underlying mutual funds participating in the Variable Account. The performance of the underlying mutual funds could differ substantially from that of any publicly available funds.

The particular underlying mutual funds available under the contract may change from time to time. Specifically, underlying mutual funds or underlying mutual fund share classes that are currently available may be removed or closed off to future investment. New underlying mutual funds or new share classes of currently available underlying mutual funds may be added. Contract Owners will receive notice of any such changes that affect their contract. The underlying mutual funds, which sell their shares to the Sub-Accounts pursuant to participation agreements, also may terminate these agreements and discontinue offering their shares to the Sub-Accounts.

***Voting Rights*** 

Contract Owners are not shareholders of the underlying mutual funds in which the Sub-Accounts invest; however, Contract Owners with assets allocated to Sub-Accounts are entitled to certain voting rights. Nationwide will vote underlying mutual fund shares at shareholder meetings based on Contract Owner instructions and the instructions of owners of other contracts supported by the Variable Account. However, if the law changes and Nationwide is allowed to vote in its own right, it may elect to do so.

Contract Owners with voting interests in an underlying mutual fund will be notified of issues requiring shareholder vote as soon as possible before the shareholder meeting. Notification will contain proxy materials and a form with which to give Nationwide voting instructions. Nationwide will vote shares for which no instructions are received in the same proportion as those that are received. What this means is that when only a small number of Contract Owners vote, each vote has a greater impact on, and may control, the outcome.

The number of shares which a Contract Owner may vote is determined by dividing the cash value of the amount they have allocated to an underlying mutual fund by the Net Asset Value of that underlying mutual fund (as of a date set by the underlying mutual fund).

***Material Conflicts*** 

The underlying mutual funds may be offered through separate accounts of other insurance companies, as well as through other separate accounts of Nationwide. Nationwide does not anticipate any disadvantages to this. However, it is possible that a conflict may arise between the interests of the Variable Account and one or more of the other separate accounts in which these underlying mutual funds participate.

Material conflicts may occur due to a change in law affecting the operations of variable life insurance policies and variable annuity contracts, or differences in the voting instructions of the Contract Owners and those of other companies. If a material conflict occurs, Nationwide will take whatever steps are necessary to protect Contract Owners and variable annuity payees, including withdrawal of the Variable Account from participation in the underlying mutual fund(s) involved in the conflict.

***Substitution of Securities*** 

Nationwide may substitute shares of another underlying mutual fund for shares already purchased or to be purchased in the future if either of the following occurs:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) shares of a current underlying mutual fund are no longer available for investment; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) further investment in an underlying mutual fund is inappropriate.

Nationwide will not substitute shares of any underlying mutual fund in which the Sub-Accounts invest without any necessary prior approval of the appropriate state or federal regulatory authorities. All affected Contract Owners will be notified in the event there is a substitution, elimination, or combination of shares.

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The substitute underlying mutual fund may have different fees and expenses. Substitution may be made with respect to existing investments or the investment of future purchase payments, or both. Nationwide may close Sub-Accounts to allocations of purchase payments or Contract Value, or both, at any time in its sole discretion. The underlying mutual funds, which sell their shares to the Sub-Accounts pursuant to participation agreements, also may terminate these agreements and discontinue offering their shares to the Sub-Accounts.

***Deregistration of the Variable Account*** 

Nationwide may deregister the Variable Account under the 1940 Act in the event the Variable Account meets an exemption from registration under the 1940 Act, if there are no outstanding contracts supported by the Variable Account, or for any other purpose approved by the SEC.

No deregistration may take place without the prior approval of the SEC. All affected Contract Owners will be notified in the event Nationwide deregisters the Variable Account. If the Variable Account is deregistered, Nationwide's contractual obligations to the Contract Owner will continue.

**The Fixed Account** 

The Contract Owner can allocate Contract Value to the Fixed Account, subject to conditions imposed by the contract. The Fixed Account is an investment option that is funded by assets of Nationwide's General Account. The General Account contains all of Nationwide's assets other than those in the Variable Account and other Nationwide separate accounts and is used to support Nationwide's annuity and insurance obligations. The General Account is not subject to the same laws as the Variable Account.

Information regarding the Fixed Account, including (i) its name; (ii) interest rate guarantee period; and (iii) its minimum guaranteed interest rate, is available in *Appendix A: Investment Options Available Under the Contract.* 

Purchase payments will be allocated to the Fixed Account by election of the Contract Owner. Nationwide reserves the right to limit or refuse purchase payments and/or transfers allocated to the Fixed Account at its sole discretion. Generally, Nationwide will invoke this right when interest rates are low by historical standards. Nationwide also reserves the right to limit the amount that can be transferred from the Fixed Account at the end of an interest rate guaranteed period. State law requires Nationwide to reserve the right to postpone payment or transfer out of the Fixed Account for a period of up to six months from the date of the withdrawal or transfer request. The Fixed Account may not be available in every state.

Under certain circumstances, Nationwide may restrict the allocation of purchase payments to the Fixed Account when an Extra Value Option is elected. These restrictions may be imposed at Nationwide's sole discretion when economic conditions are such that Nationwide is unable to recoup the cost of providing the up-front Extra Value Option credits.

The investment income earned by the Fixed Account will be allocated to the contracts at varying guaranteed interest rate(s) depending on the following categories of Fixed Account allocations:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• New Money Rate – The rate credited on the Fixed Account allocation when the contract is purchased or when subsequent purchase payments are made. Subsequent purchase payments may receive different New Money Rates than the rate when the contract was issued, since the New Money Rate is subject to change based on market conditions.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Variable Account to Fixed Rate – Allocations transferred from any of the Sub-Accounts to the Fixed Account may receive a different rate. The rate may be lower than the New Money Rate. There may be limits on the amount and frequency of movements from the Sub-Accounts to the Fixed Account.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Renewal Rate – The rate available for maturing Fixed Account allocations which are entering a new guarantee period. The Contract Owner will be notified of this rate in a letter issued with the quarterly statements when a Contract Owner's Fixed Account allocation matures. At that time, the Contract Owner will have an opportunity to leave the money in the Fixed Account and receive the Renewal Rate or the Contract Owner can move the money to any of the other investment options. If no instruction is received by Nationwide, the Contract Owner will remain invested in the Fixed Account and will receive the Renewal Rate.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Dollar Cost Averaging Rate – From time to time, Nationwide may offer a more favorable rate for an initial purchase payment into a new contract when used in conjunction with a Dollar Cost Averaging program. Rates will vary depending on the Dollar Cost Averaging program elected (see *Contract Owner Services*).

All of these rates are subject to change on a daily basis; however, once applied to the Fixed Account, the interest rates are guaranteed until the end of the calendar quarter during which the 12-month anniversary of the Fixed Account allocation occurs.

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Credited interest rates are annualized rates – the effective yield of interest over a one-year period. Interest is credited to each contract on a daily basis. As a result, the credited interest rate is compounded daily to achieve the stated effective yield.

The guaranteed rate for any purchase payment will be effective for not less than 12 months. Nationwide guarantees that the rate will not be less than 1.00% per year. Contracts may be subject to a higher minimum guaranteed interest rate based on the date the contract was issued and/or state of issue. Any interest in excess of the minimum interest rate will be credited to Fixed Account allocations at Nationwide's sole discretion.

Nationwide guarantees that the value of Fixed Account allocations will not be less than the amount of the purchase payments, Extra Value Option credits, and Purchase Payment Credits allocated to the Fixed Account, plus interest credited as described above, less any withdrawals, Extra Value Option credits recaptured, and any applicable charges including CDSC.

***Fixed Account Interest Rate Guarantee Period*** 

The Fixed Account interest rate guarantee period is the period of time that the Fixed Account interest rate is guaranteed to remain the same. During a Fixed Account interest rate guarantee period, transfers cannot be made from the Fixed Account, and amounts transferred to the Fixed Account must remain on deposit.

For new purchase payments allocated to the Fixed Account and transfers to the Fixed Account, the Fixed Account interest rate guarantee period begins on the date of deposit or transfer and ends on the one-year anniversary of the deposit or transfer. The guaranteed interest rate period may last for up to three months beyond the one-year anniversary because guaranteed terms end on the last day of a calendar quarter.

***Fixed Account Charges Assessed for Certain Optional Benefits*** 

All interest rates credited to the Fixed Account will be determined as previously described. However, for contracts with certain optional benefits elected, a charge is assessed to assets allocated to the Fixed Account by reducing the interest crediting rate. Consequently, the charge assessed for the optional benefit will result in a lower credited interest rate (reduced by the amount of the charge).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• The Beneficiary Protector II Option has a Fixed Account charge equal to 0.35%.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• The 3% Extra Value Option has a Fixed Account charge equal to 0.50% for the first eight Contract Years.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• The 4% Extra Value Option has a Fixed Account charge equal to 0.60% for the first eight Contract Years.

Even if the credited interest rate is reduced by an optional benefit charge, Nationwide guarantees that the interest rate credited to any assets in the Fixed Account will never be less than the minimum interest rate.

**Guaranteed Term Options** 

Guaranteed Term Options or GTOs are separate investment options under the contract. Effective May 1, 2025, GTOs are not available to receive new allocations, transfers, or renewals. The minimum amount that may be allocated to a GTO is $1,000. Allocations to a Guaranteed Term Option are held in a separate account, established by Nationwide pursuant to Ohio law, to aid in the reserving and accounting for Guaranteed Term Option obligations. The separate account's assets are held separately from Nationwide's other assets and are not chargeable with liabilities incurred in any other business of Nationwide. However, Nationwide's General Account assets are available for the purpose of meeting the guarantees of any Guaranteed Term Option, subject to Nationwide's claims-paying ability. A Guaranteed Term Option prospectus should be read along with this prospectus. Guaranteed Term Options may not be available in every state.

Guaranteed Term Options provide a guaranteed rate of interest over four different maturity durations: three (3), five (5), seven (7) or ten (10) years. **Note:** The guaranteed term may last for up to three months beyond the 3, 5, 7, or 10-year period since every guaranteed term will end on the final day of a calendar quarter.

For the duration selected, Nationwide will declare a guaranteed interest rate. The guaranteed interest rate will be credited to amounts allocated to the Guaranteed Term Option unless the Contract Owner takes a withdrawal from their GTO allocation before the maturity date. Nationwide guarantees that the guaranteed interest rate will not be less than 0.00% per year.

A withdrawal or transfer from a GTO prior to its maturity date, including to annuitize the contract, will be assessed a market value adjustment. A market value adjustment will also apply to the calculation of the death benefit if amounts are allocated to a GTO and Contract Value is a factor used to calculate the death benefit. A market value adjustment can increase or decrease the amount withdrawn depending on fluctuations in constant maturity treasury rates. The application

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of the market value adjustment could result in a loss. In extreme circumstances, such losses could be as high as 100% of the amount withdrawn or transferred. No market value adjustment will be applied if Guaranteed Term Option allocations are held to maturity.

Because a market value adjustment can affect the value of a withdrawal, its effects should be carefully considered before surrendering or transferring from Guaranteed Term Options. Contact the Service Center for additional information on the GTOs.

Information regarding each Guaranteed Term Option, including (i) its name; (ii) interest rate guarantee period; and (iii) its minimum guaranteed interest rate, is available in *Appendix A: Investment Options Available Under the Contract*.

***Target Term Options*** 

Due to certain state requirements, in some states, Nationwide uses Target Term Options instead of Guaranteed Term Options in connection with the Capital Preservation Plus Option and the Capital Preservation Plus Lifetime Income Option. Target Term Options are not available separate from the Capital Preservation Plus Option and the Capital Preservation Plus Lifetime Income Option.

For all material purposes, Guaranteed Term Options and Target Term Options are the same. Target Term Options are managed and administered identically to Guaranteed Term Options. The distinction is that the interest rate associated with Target Term Options is not guaranteed as it is in Guaranteed Term Options. However, because the options are managed and administered identically, the result to the investor is the same.

All references in this prospectus to Guaranteed Term Options in connection with the Capital Preservation Plus Option and the Capital Preservation Plus Lifetime Income Option will also mean Target Term Options (in applicable jurisdictions). Contact the Service Center for more information on the Guaranteed Term Options.

***GTO Charges Assessed for Certain Optional Benefits*** 

For contracts with certain optional benefits elected, a charge is assessed to assets allocated to the Guaranteed Term Options by reducing the guaranteed rate of return. Consequently, the charge assessed for the optional benefit will result in a lower guaranteed rate of return (reduced by the amount of the charge).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• The Beneficiary Protector II Option has a GTO charge equal to 0.35%.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• The 3% Extra Value Option has a GTO charge equal to 0.50% for the first eight Contract Years.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• The 4% Extra Value Option has a GTO charge equal to 0.60% for the first eight Contract Years.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• The Capital Preservation Plus Option has a GTO charge equal to 0.50%.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• The Capital Preservation Plus Lifetime Income Option has a GTO charge that will not exceed 1.00%. For contracts issued on or after the later of September 15, 2008, or the date of state approval (which ever comes last), the current GTO charge is 0.75%. For contracts issued before September 15, 2008, or the date of state approval (whichever comes last), the current GTO charge is 0.60%.

**Contacting the Service Center** 

All inquiries, paperwork, information requests, service requests, and transaction requests should be made to the Service Center:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• by telephone at 1-800-848-6331 (TDD 1-800-238-3035)

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• by mail to P.O. Box 182021, Columbus, Ohio 43218-2021

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• by fax at 1-888-634-4472

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• by Internet at www.nationwide.com.

Nationwide reserves the right to restrict or remove the ability to submit service requests via Internet, phone, or fax upon written notice.

Not all methods of communication are available for all types of requests. To determine which methods are permitted for a particular request, refer to the specific transaction provision in this prospectus or call the Service Center. Requests submitted by means other than described in this prospectus could be returned or delayed.

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Service and transaction requests will generally be processed on the Valuation Date they are received at the Service Center as long as the request is in good order, see *Operation of the Contract*. Good order generally means that all necessary information to process the request is complete and in a form acceptable to Nationwide. If a request is not in good order, Nationwide will take reasonable actions to obtain the information necessary to process the request. Requests that are not in good order may be delayed or returned. Nationwide reserves the right to process any purchase payment or withdrawal request sent to a location other than the Service Center on the Valuation Date it is received at the Service Center. On any day the post office is closed, Nationwide is unable to retrieve service and transaction requests that are submitted by mail. This will result in a delay of the delivery of those requests to the Service Center.

Nationwide will use reasonable procedures to confirm that instructions are genuine and will not be liable for following instructions that it reasonably determined to be genuine. Nationwide may record telephone requests. Telephone and computer systems may not always be available. Any telephone system or computer can experience outages or slowdowns for a variety of reasons. The outages or slowdowns could prevent or delay processing. Although Nationwide has taken precautions to support heavy use, it is still possible to incur an outage or delay. To avoid technical difficulties, submit transaction requests by mail.

**Charges and Adjustments**

**Mortality and Expense Risk Charge**

Nationwide deducts a Mortality and Expense Risk Charge equal to an annualized rate of 1.05% of the Daily Net Assets. The Mortality and Expense Risk Charge compensates Nationwide for providing the insurance benefits under the contract, including the contract's standard death benefit. It also compensates Nationwide for assuming the risk that Annuitants will live longer than assumed. Finally, the Mortality and Expense Risk Charge compensates Nationwide for guaranteeing that charges will not increase regardless of actual expenses. Nationwide may realize a profit from this charge.

**Administrative Charge**

Nationwide deducts an Administrative Charge equal to an annualized rate of 0.20% of the Daily Net Assets. The Administrative Charge reimburses Nationwide for administrative costs it incurs resulting from providing contract benefits, including preparation of the contract and prospectus, confirmation statements, annual account statements and annual reports, legal and accounting fees, as well as various related expenses. Nationwide may realize a profit from this charge.

**Contract Maintenance Charge**

A $50 Contract Maintenance Charge is assessed on each Contract Anniversary and upon full surrender of the contract.

This charge reimburses Nationwide for administrative expenses involved in issuing and maintaining the contract. If on any Contract Anniversary (or on the date of a full surrender) the Contract Value is $50,000 or more, Nationwide will waive the Contract Maintenance Charge from that point forward.

The deduction of the Contract Maintenance Charge will be taken proportionally from each Sub-Account, the Fixed Account, and the GTOs based on the value in each option as compared to the total Contract Value.

Nationwide will not reduce or eliminate the Contract Maintenance Charge where it would be discriminatory or unlawful.

**Contingent Deferred Sales Charge**

No sales charge deduction is made from purchase payments upon deposit into the contract. However, if any part of the contract is withdrawn, Nationwide may deduct a CDSC. The CDSC will not exceed 8% of purchase payments withdrawn.

The CDSC is calculated by multiplying the applicable CDSC percentage (noted in the following table) by the amount of purchase payments withdrawn. For purposes of calculating the CDSC, withdrawals are considered to come first from the oldest purchase payment made to the contract, then the next oldest purchase payment, and so forth. CDSC provisions vary by state. Refer to the contract for state specific information.

The CDSC applies as follows:

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| **Number of Completed Years from Date of Purchase Payment** | **0** | **1** | **2** | **3** | **4** | **5** | **6** | **7** | **8+** |
| CDSC Percentage | &nbsp;&nbsp; 8% | &nbsp;&nbsp; 8% | &nbsp;&nbsp; 7% | &nbsp;&nbsp; 7% | &nbsp;&nbsp; 6% | &nbsp;&nbsp; 5% | &nbsp;&nbsp; 4% | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2% | &nbsp;&nbsp; 0% |

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Earnings are not subject to the CDSC, but may not be distributed prior to the distribution of all purchase payments. (For tax purposes, a withdrawal is usually treated as a withdrawal of earnings first.)

The CDSC is used to cover sales expenses, including commissions, production of sales material, and other promotional expenses. If expenses are greater than the CDSC, the shortfall will be made up from Nationwide's general assets, which may indirectly include portions of the Variable Account charges, since Nationwide may generate a profit from these charges.

All or a portion of any withdrawal may be subject to federal income taxes. Contract Owners taking withdrawals before age 59½ may be subject to a 10% penalty tax.

Additional purchase payments applied to the contract after receiving the benefit associated with the Spousal Protection Annuity Option are subject to the CDSC provisions of the contract. However, no CDSC will apply to purchase payments applied to the contract before the death of the first spouse.

***Waiver of Contingent Deferred Sales Charge***

The maximum amount that can be withdrawn annually without a CDSC is the greatest of:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) 10% of purchase payments that are still subject to CDSC (which is equal to the total purchase payments subject to CDSC minus purchase payments previously withdrawn that were subject to CDSC);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) any amount withdrawn to meet minimum distribution requirements for this contract under the Internal Revenue Code; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(3) for those contracts with the 10% Nationwide Lifetime Income Rider, 7% Nationwide Lifetime Income Rider, or 5% Nationwide Lifetime Income Rider, withdrawals up to the annual benefit amount.

This CDSC-free withdrawal privilege is non-cumulative. Free amounts not taken during any given Contract Year cannot be taken as free amounts in a subsequent Contract Year.

**Note:** CDSC-free withdrawals do not count as "purchase payments previously withdrawn that were subject to CDSC" and, therefore, do not reduce the amount used to calculate subsequent CDSC-free withdrawal amounts.

In addition, no CDSC will be deducted:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) upon the annuitization of contracts which have been in force for at least two years;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) upon payment of a death benefit; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(3) from any values which have been held under a contract for at least eight years.

No CDSC applies to transfers between or among the various investment options in the contract.

A contract held by a Charitable Remainder Trust (within the meaning of Internal Revenue Code Section 664) may withdraw the greater of (i) the amount available under the CDSC-free withdrawal privilege described above, and (ii) the difference between:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) the Contract Value at the close of the day prior to the date of the withdrawal; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) the total purchase payments made to the contract as of the date of the withdrawal (less an adjustment for amounts previously withdrawn).

The CDSC will not be eliminated if to do so would be unfairly discriminatory or prohibited by state law.

The CDSC-free withdrawal privilege does not apply to full surrenders of the contract. For purposes of the CDSC-free withdrawal privilege, a full surrender is:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• multiple withdrawals taken within a Contract Year that deplete the entire Contract Value; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• any single net withdrawal of 90% or more of the Contract Value.

***Long-Term Care/Nursing Home and Terminal Illness Waiver***

The contract includes a Long-Term Care/Nursing Home and Terminal Illness Waiver at no additional charge. This benefit may not be available in every state.

Under this provision, no CDSC will be charged if:

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) the third Contract Anniversary has passed and the Contract Owner has been confined to a long-term care facility or hospital for a continuous 90-day period that began after the contract issue date; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) the Contract Owner has been diagnosed by a physician at any time after contract issuance to have a terminal illness and Nationwide receives and records a letter from that physician indicating such diagnosis.

Written notice and proof of terminal illness or confinement for 90 days in a hospital or long-term care facility must be received in a form satisfactory to Nationwide and recorded at the Service Center prior to waiver of the CDSC.

In the case of joint ownership, the waivers will apply if either joint owner meets the qualifications listed above.

For those contracts that have a non-natural person as Contract Owner as an agent for a natural person, the Annuitant may exercise the right of the Contract Owner for purposes described in this provision. If the non-natural Contract Owner does not own the contract as an agent for a natural person (e.g., the Contract Owner is a corporation or a trust for the benefit of an entity), the Annuitant may not exercise the rights described in this provision.

**Note:** The benefit associated with this feature is the waiver of CDSC under certain circumstances. This feature is not intended to provide or imply that the contract provides long-term care or nursing home insurance coverage.

***Disability Waiver*** 

The contract includes a Disability Waiver at no additional charge.

Under this provision, no CDSC will be charged if the Contract Owner becomes disabled at any time after contract issuance, but prior to reaching age 65. For purposes of this waiver, disability is defined as the inability to engage in any substantial gainful activity because of a mental or physical impairment that is expected to be long-term or terminal. Nationwide may require proof of disability prior to waiving CDSC under this waiver. Once this waiver is invoked, no additional purchase payments may be applied to the contract.

In the case of joint ownership, the waivers will apply if either joint owner meets the qualifications listed above.

For those contracts that have a non-natural person as Contract Owner as an agent for a natural person, the Annuitant may exercise the right of the Contract Owner for purposes described in this provision. If the non-natural Contract Owner does not own the contract as an agent for a natural person (e.g., the Contract Owner is a corporation or a trust for the benefit of an entity), the Annuitant may not exercise the rights described in this provision.

**Premium Taxes**

Certain states or other governmental entities charge premium tax on purchase payments. Nationwide will charge against the Contract Value any premium taxes levied by a state or other government entity. Premium tax rates currently range from 0% to 3.5% and vary from state to state. The range is subject to change. Nationwide will assess premium taxes to the contract at the time Nationwide is assessed the premium taxes by the state. **Premium taxes may be deducted from death benefit proceeds.**

**Loan Processing Fee and Loan Interest Charge** 

Nationwide charges a Loan Processing Fee at the time each new loan is processed. The Loan Processing Fee will not exceed $25 per loan processed. This fee compensates Nationwide for expenses related to administering and processing loans. Some states may not allow Nationwide to assess a Loan Processing Fee. The fee is taken from all of the investment options in proportion to the Contract Value at the time the loan is processed.

Nationwide also assesses a loan interest charge, assessed as a reduction to the credited interest rate. The loan interest rate is determined, based on market conditions, at the time of loan application or issuance. The loan balance in the collateral Fixed Account is credited with interest at 2.25% less than the loan interest rate. Thus, the net loan interest charge is an annual rate of 2.25%, which is applied against the outstanding loan balance. The Annual Loan Interest Charge will not exceed 2.25%.

For more detailed information about loans, see *Loan Privilege*.

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**Five-Year Enhanced Death Benefit Option** 

For an additional charge at an annualized rate of 0.05% of the Daily Net Assets, an applicant can elect the Five-Year Enhanced Death Benefit Option. The Five-Year Enhanced Death Benefit Option is generally described as the greatest of Contract Value, net purchase payments, and highest Contract Value on any five-year Contract Anniversary before Annuitant's 86<sup>th</sup> birthday. The charge will be assessed until annuitization. For more detailed information about this option, see *Benefits Under the Contract*. Nationwide may realize a profit from this charge.

**One-Year Enhanced Death Benefit Option** 

For an additional charge at an annualized rate of 0.15% of the Daily Net Assets, an applicant can elect the One-Year Enhanced Death Benefit Option. The One-Year Enhanced Death Benefit Option is generally described as the greatest of Contract Value, net purchase payments, and highest Contract Value on any Contract Anniversary before Annuitant's 86<sup>th</sup> birthday. The charge will be assessed until annuitization. For more detailed information about this option, see *Benefits Under the Contract*. Nationwide may realize a profit from this charge.

**One-Month Enhanced Death Benefit Option** 

For an additional charge at an annualized rate of 0.30% of the Daily Net Assets, an applicant can elect the One-Month Enhanced Death Benefit Option. The One-Month Enhanced Death Benefit Option is generally described as the greatest of Contract Value, net purchase payments, and highest Contract Value on any Monthly Contract Anniversary prior to the Annuitant's 86<sup>th</sup> birthday. The charge will be assessed until annuitization. For more detailed information about this option, see *Benefits Under the Contract*. Nationwide may realize a profit from this charge.

**Combination-Enhanced Death Benefit Option** 

For an additional charge at an annualized rate of 0.65% of the Daily Net Assets, an applicant can elect the Combination Enhanced Death Benefit Option. The Combination Enhanced Death Benefit Option is generally described as the greatest of Contract Value, net purchase payments, highest Contract Value on any Contract Anniversary prior to the Annuitant's 81<sup>st</sup> birthday, and the interest anniversary value (purchase payments, accumulated at 5% annual compound interest until the last Contract Anniversary prior to the Annuitant's 81<sup>st</sup> birthday). The charge will be assessed until annuitization. For more detailed information about this option, see *Benefits Under the Contract*. Nationwide may realize a profit from this charge.

**Spousal Protection Annuity Option** 

For an additional charge equal to an annualized rate of 0.10% of the Daily Net Assets, an applicant can elect the Spousal Protection Annuity Option. The charge will be assessed until annuitization. The Spousal Protection Annuity Option allows a surviving spouse to continue the contract while receiving the economic benefit of the death benefit upon the death of the other spouse. For more detailed information about this option, see *Benefits Under the Contract*. Nationwide may realize a profit from this charge.

**Beneficiary Protector II Option** 

For an additional charge equal to an annualized rate of 0.35% of the Daily Net Assets, an applicant can elect the Beneficiary Protector II Option. In addition, allocations to the Fixed Account or the Guaranteed Term Options will be assessed a fee of 0.35%. The charge will be assessed until the earlier of annuitization or after all applicable benefits have been credited to the contract. The Beneficiary Protector II Option provides that upon the death of the Annuitant (and potentially, the Co-Annuitant, if one is named), and in addition to any death benefit payable, Nationwide will credit an additional amount to the contract (the "benefit"). For more detailed information about this option, see *Benefits Under the Contract*. Nationwide may realize a profit from this charge.

**3% Extra Value Option** 

Applicants can elect the 3% Extra Value Option, in which case Nationwide will apply a credit to the contract equal to 3% of each purchase payment made to the contract for the first 12 months the contract is in force. In exchange, Nationwide will assess an additional charge equal to an annualized rate of 0.50% of the Daily Net Assets for the first eight Contract Years.

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In addition, allocations made to the Fixed Account and the GTOs will be assessed a fee of 0.50% for the first eight Contract Years. For more detailed information about this option, see *Benefits Under the Contract*. Nationwide may realize a profit from this charge.

**4% Extra Value Option** 

Applicants can elect the 4% Extra Value Option, in which case Nationwide will apply a credit to the contract equal to 4% of each purchase payment made to the contract for the first 12 months the contract is in force. In exchange, Nationwide will assess an additional charge equal to an annualized rate of 0.60% of the Daily Net Assets for the first eight Contract Years. In addition, allocations made to the Fixed Account and the GTOs will be assessed a fee of 0.60% for the first eight Contract Years. For more detailed information about this option, see *Benefits Under the Contract*. Nationwide may realize a profit from this charge.

**Capital Preservation Plus Lifetime Income Option** 

The Capital Preservation Plus Lifetime Income Option is no longer available for election, except that contracts that were issued after January 12, 2009, that also elected the Capital Preservation Plus Option may elect the Capital Preservation Plus Lifetime Income Option. If the Capital Preservation Plus Lifetime Income Option is elected, Nationwide will deduct an additional charge at an annualized rate not to exceed 1.00% of the Daily Net Assets. Additionally, allocations to the Guaranteed Term Options will be assessed a fee of not more than 1.00%. For contracts issued on or after September 15, 2008 or the date of state approval (whichever is later), the current charge associated with the Capital Preservation Plus Lifetime Income Option is equal to an annualized rate of 0.75% of the Daily Net Assets and the Guaranteed Term Option charge is equal to 0.75%. For contracts issued before September 15, 2008 or the date of state approval (whichever is later), the current charge associated with the Capital Preservation Plus Lifetime Income Option is equal to an annualized rate of 0.60% of the Daily Net Assets and the Guaranteed Term Option charge is equal to 0.60%. The charge will be assessed until annuitization.

The Capital Preservation Plus Lifetime Income Option is a two-phase option, where the first phase provides a "return of principal" guarantee over an elected period of time and the second phase provides the Contract Owner with the ability to take withdrawals from the contract equal to a certain percentage of the benefit base for the remainder of his/her life, regardless of the actual Contract Value. This provides the Contract Owner with an available lifetime stream of income.

**Capital Preservation Plus Option** 

The Capital Preservation Plus Option is no longer available for election. For contracts with the Capital Preservation Plus Option, Nationwide will assess an additional charge equal to an annualized rate of 0.50% of the Daily Net Assets. In addition, allocations to the Guaranteed Term Options will be assessed a fee of 0.50%. The charge will be assessed until annuitization. The Capital Preservation Plus Option provides a "return of principal" guarantee over an elected period of time. Contract Value at the end of the program period will be no less than Contract Value at the beginning of the program period, regardless of market performance. For more detailed information about this option, see *Benefits Under the Contract*. Nationwide may realize a profit from this charge.

**5% Nationwide Lifetime Income Rider (formerly the 5% Lifetime Income Option)** 

The charge for the 5% Nationwide Lifetime Income Rider will not exceed 1.00% of the Current Income Benefit Base. Currently, the charge for the 5% Nationwide Lifetime Income Rider is 0.85% of the Current Income Benefit Base.. The current charge will not change, except, possibly, upon the Contract Owner's election to reset the benefit base. If the current charge does change, it will not exceed the maximum charge of 1.00% of the Current Income Benefit Base.

The charge will be assessed on each Contract Anniversary and will be deducted via redemption of Accumulation Units. The charge will be assessed until annuitization. A prorated charge will also be deducted upon full surrender of the contract. Accumulation Units will be redeemed proportionally from each Sub-Account in which the Contract Owner is invested at the time the charge is taken.

The 5% Nationwide Lifetime Income Rider provides for Lifetime Withdrawals, up to a certain amount each year, even after the Contract Value is $0, provided that the Contract Owner does not deplete the Current Income Benefit Base by taking excess withdrawals and does not make certain assignments or Contract Owner changes. For more detailed information about this option, see *Benefits Under the Contract*. Nationwide may realize a profit from this charge.

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**7% Nationwide Lifetime Income Rider (formerly the 7% Lifetime Income Option)** 

The charge for the 7% Nationwide Lifetime Income Rider will not exceed 1.00% of the Current Income Benefit Base. For contracts that elect the 7% Nationwide Lifetime Income Rider on or after December 5, 2011, or the date of state approval (whichever is later), the current charge is 1.00% of the Current Income Benefit Base. For contracts that elected the 7% Nationwide Lifetime Income Rider before December 5, 2011, or the date of state approval (whichever is later), the current charge is 0.95% of the Current Income Benefit Base. The current charge will not change, except, possibly, upon the Contract Owner's election to reset the benefit base. If the current charge does change, it will not exceed the maximum charge of 1.00% of the Current Income Benefit Base. For contracts issued on or after January 24, 2011, the 7% Nationwide Lifetime Income Rider is available for election only for contracts issued in the State of New York and must be elected at the time of application. For contracts issued before January 24, 2011, the 7% Nationwide Lifetime Income Rider was available in all states (subject to state approval) and must have been elected at the time of application.

The charge will be assessed on each Contract Anniversary and will be deducted via redemption of Accumulation Units. The charge will be assessed until annuitization. A prorated charge will also be deducted upon full surrender of the contract. Accumulation Units will be redeemed proportionally from each Sub-Account in which the Contract Owner is invested at the time the charge is taken.

The 7% Nationwide Lifetime Income Rider provides for Lifetime Withdrawals, up to a certain amount each year, even after the Contract Value is $0, provided that the Contract Owner does not deplete the Current Income Benefit Base by taking excess withdrawals and does not make certain assignments or Contract Owner changes. For more detailed information about this option, see *Benefits Under the Contract*. Nationwide may realize a profit from this charge.

**10% Nationwide Lifetime Income Rider (formerly the 10% Lifetime Income Option)** 

The charge for the 10% Nationwide Lifetime Income Rider will not exceed 1.20% of the Current Income Benefit Base. For contracts issued on or after January 24, 2011, the current charge for the 10% Nationwide Lifetime Income Rider is 1.20% of the Current Income Benefit Base. For contracts issued before January 24, 2011, the current charge for the 10% Nationwide Lifetime Income Rider is 1.00% of the Current Income Benefit Base. The current charge will not change, except, possibly, upon the Contract Owner's election to reset the benefit base. If the current charge does change, it will not exceed the maximum charge of 1.20% of the Current Income Benefit Base.

The charge will be assessed on each Contract Anniversary and will be deducted via redemption of Accumulation Units. The charge will be assessed until annuitization. A prorated charge will also be deducted upon full surrender of the contract. Accumulation Units will be redeemed proportionally from each Sub-Account in which the Contract Owner is invested at the time the charge is taken.

The 10% Nationwide Lifetime Income Rider provides for Lifetime Withdrawals, up to a certain amount each year, even after the Contract Value is $0, provided that the Contract Owner does not deplete the Current Income Benefit Base by taking excess withdrawals and does not make certain assignments or Contract Owner changes. For more detailed information about this option, see *Benefits Under the Contract*. Nationwide may realize a profit from this charge.

**Joint Option for the 5% Nationwide Lifetime Income Rider (formerly the 5% Spousal Continuation Benefit)** 

The charge for the Joint Option for the 5% Nationwide Lifetime Income Rider will equal 0.15% of the Current Income Benefit Base.

The Joint Option allows a surviving spouse to continue to receive, for the duration of his/her lifetime, the benefit associated with the 5% Nationwide Lifetime Income Rider, provided that certain conditions are satisfied. For more detailed information about this option, see *Benefits Under the Contract*. Nationwide may realize a profit from this charge.

**Joint Option for the 7% Nationwide Lifetime Income Rider (formerly the 7% Spousal Continuation Benefit)** 

The charge for the Joint Option for the 7% Nationwide Lifetime Income Rider will not exceed 0.30% of the Current Income Benefit Base. For contracts issued on or after December 5, 2011, or the date of state approval (whichever is later), there is no current charge for the Joint Option, but the Lifetime Withdrawal Percentages will be lower than if the Joint Option was not elected. For contracts issued before December 5, 2011, or the date of state approval (whichever is later), the current charge for the Joint Option is 0.15% of the Current Income Benefit Base and there is no reduction to the Lifetime

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Withdrawal Percentages. If assessed, the charge is deducted at the same time and in the same manner as the 7% Nationwide Lifetime Income Rider charge. Effective January 24, 2011, the Joint Option is only available for contracts issued in the State of New York.

The Joint Option allows a surviving spouse to continue to receive, for the duration of his/her lifetime, the benefit associated with the 7% Nationwide Lifetime Income Rider, provided that certain conditions are satisfied. For more detailed information about this option, see *Benefits Under the Contract*. Nationwide may realize a profit from this charge.

**Joint Option for the 10% Nationwide Lifetime Income Rider (formerly the 10% Spousal Continuation Benefit)** 

The charge for the Joint Option for the 10% Nationwide Lifetime Income Rider will not exceed 0.30% of the Current Income Benefit Base. For contracts issued on or after December 5, 2011, or the date of state approval (whichever is later), there is no current charge for the Joint Option, but the Lifetime Withdrawal Percentages will be lower than if the Joint Option was not elected. For contracts issued before December 5, 2011, or the date of state approval (whichever is later), the current charge for the Joint Option is 0.20% of the Current Income Benefit Base and there is no reduction to the Lifetime Withdrawal Percentages. If assessed, the charge is deducted at the same time and in the same manner as the 10% Nationwide Lifetime Income Rider charge. The Joint Option for the 10% Nationwide Lifetime Income Rider is not available for contracts issued in the State of New York.

The Joint Option allows a surviving spouse to continue to receive, for the duration of his/her lifetime, the benefit associated with the 10% Nationwide Lifetime Income Rider, provided that certain conditions are satisfied. For more detailed information about this option, see *Benefits Under the Contract*. Nationwide may realize a profit from this charge.

**Removal of Variable Account Charges** 

For certain optional benefits, a charge is assessed only for a specified period of time. To remove the charge, Nationwide systematically re-rates the contract. This re-rating results in lower contract charges, but no change in Contract Value or any other contractual benefit.

Re-rating involves two steps: the adjustment of contract expenses and the adjustment of the number of units in the contract.

The first step, the adjustment of contract expenses, involves removing the charge from the unit value calculation.

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| &nbsp;&nbsp; On a contract where the only optional benefit elected is the 3% Extra Value Option, the <br> Variable Account value will be calculated using unit values with Variable Account charges of <br> 1.75% for the first eight Contract Years. At the end of that period, the charge associated <br> with the 3% Extra Value Option will be removed. From that point on, the Variable Account <br> value will be calculated using the unit values with Variable Account charges at 1.25%. Thus, <br> the 3% Extra Value Option charge is no longer included in the daily Sub-Account valuation <br> for the contract.<br>|

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The second step of the re-rating process, the adjustment of the number of units in the contract, is necessary in order to keep the re-rating process from altering the Contract Value. Generally, for any given Sub-Account, the higher the Variable Account charges, the lower the unit value, and vice versa.

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| ***Example:*** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; Sub-Account X with charges of 1.75% will have a lower unit value than Sub-Account X with <br> charges of 1.25% (higher expenses result in lower unit values). When, upon re-rating, the <br> unit values used in calculating Variable Account value are dropped from the higher expense <br> level to the lower expense level, the higher unit values will cause an incidental increase in <br> the Contract Value. In order to avoid this incidental increase, Nationwide adjusts the number <br> of units in the contract down so that the Contract Value after the re-rating is the same as the <br> Contract Value before the re-rating.<br>|

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**Underlying Mutual Fund Charges** 

In addition to the charges indicated above, the underlying mutual funds in which the Sub-Accounts invest have their own fees and charges which are paid out of the assets of the underlying mutual fund. More information about the fees and charges of the underlying mutual funds can be found in the prospectus for each underlying mutual fund which can be obtained free of charge by visiting the website listed in *Appendix A: Investment Options Available Under the Contract* or contacting Nationwide's Service Center.

**Market Value Adjustment** 

A withdrawal or transfer from a Guaranteed Term Option (GTO) prior to its maturity date, including to annuitize the contract, will be assessed a market value adjustment. A market value adjustment will also apply to the calculation of the death benefit if amounts are allocated to a GTO and Contract Value is a factor used to calculate the death benefit. The application of the market value adjustment could result in a loss. In extreme circumstances, such losses could be as high as 100% of the amount withdrawn or transferred.

A market value adjustment is in addition to any applicable CDSC.

The market value adjustment is determined by multiplying a market value adjustment factor (arrived at by using the market value adjustment formula, which can be obtained by contacting the Service Center) by the "specified value" (or the portion of the specified value being withdrawn), which is the amount allocated to the GTO, plus interest accrued at the specified interest rate, minus prior withdrawals. The market value adjustment may either increase or decrease the amount of the withdrawal.

The market value adjustment is intended to approximate, without duplicating, Nationwide's experience when it liquidates assets in order to satisfy contractual obligations. Such obligations arise when contract owners make withdrawals, or when the operation of the contract requires a distribution.

A Contract Owner may call the Service Center to obtain the current market value adjustment applicable to each of their Guaranteed Term Options. The market value adjustment fluctuates daily, and the quoted market value adjustment may differ from the actual market value adjustment assessed on a withdrawal or transfer.

Because a market value adjustment can affect the value of a withdrawal, its effects should be carefully considered before surrendering or transferring from Guaranteed Term Options. Contact the Service Center for additional information on the Guaranteed Term Options.

**Profitability** 

Nationwide does consider profitability when determining the charges in the contract. In early Contract Years, Nationwide does not anticipate earning a profit, since that is a time when administrative and distribution expenses are typically higher. Nationwide does, however, anticipate earning a profit in later Contract Years. In general, Nationwide's profit will be greater the higher the investment return and the longer the contract is held.

**The Contract in General**

**Types of Contracts Issued**

The contracts can be categorized as:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Charitable Remainder Trusts

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Individual Retirement Annuities ("IRAs")

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Investment-Only Contracts (Qualified Plans)

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Non-Qualified Contracts

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Roth IRAs

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Simplified Employee Pension IRAs ("SEP IRAs")

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Simple IRAs

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Tax Sheltered Annuities (non-ERISA)

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Nationwide no longer issues the contract as a Tax Sheltered Annuity, except to participants in ERISA and ORP plans that have purchased a Nationwide individual annuity contract before September 25, 2007.

For more detailed information about the differences in contract types, see *Appendix B: Contract Types and Tax Information*.

The contracts described in this prospectus are no longer available for purchase.

**Minimum Initial and Subsequent Purchase Payments**

All purchase payments must be paid in the currency of the United States of America. For Non-Qualified Contracts and Charitable Remainder Trusts, the minimum initial purchase payment is $10,000. For all other contract types, the minimum initial purchase payment is $1,000. A Contract Owner will meet the minimum initial purchase payment requirement if purchase payments equal to the required minimum are made over the course of the first Contract Year. The minimum subsequent purchase payment is $1,000. However, for subsequent purchase payments sent via electronic deposit, the minimum subsequent purchase payment is $50.

Some states have different minimum initial and subsequent purchase payment amounts, and subsequent purchase payments may not be permitted in all states. Contact the Service Center for information on initial and subsequent purchase payment requirements in a particular state.

Some optional benefits may restrict the Contract Owner's ability to make subsequent purchase payments.

Credits applied to the contract cannot be used to meet the minimum purchase payment requirements.

Extra Value Option credits may not be used to meet minimum purchase payment requirements.

**Nationwide reserves the right to refuse any purchase payment that would result in the cumulative total for all contracts issued by Nationwide or its affiliates or subsidiaries on the life of any one Annuitant or owned by any one Contract Owner to exceed $1,000,000.** Its decision as to whether or not to accept a purchase payment in excess of that amount will be based on one or more factors, including, but not limited to: age, spouse age (if applicable), Annuitant age, state of issue, total purchase payments, optional benefits elected, current market conditions, and current hedging costs. All such decisions will be based on internally established actuarial guidelines and will be applied in a non-discriminatory manner. In the event that Nationwide does not accept a purchase payment under these guidelines, the purchase payment will be immediately returned in its entirety in the same manner as it was received. If Nationwide accepts the purchase payment, it will be applied to the contract immediately and will receive the next calculated Accumulation Unit value. Any references in this prospectus to purchase payment amounts in excess of $1,000,000 are assumed to have been approved by Nationwide.

Nationwide prohibits subsequent purchase payments made after death of the Contract Owner(s), the Annuitant, or Co-Annuitant. If upon notification of death of the Contract Owner(s), the Annuitant, or Co-Annuitant, it is determined that death occurred prior to a subsequent purchase payment being made, Nationwide reserves the right to return the purchase payment.

**Dollar Limit Restrictions** 

Certain features of the contract have additional purchase payment and/or Contract Value limitations associated with them:

*Annuitization.* Annuity payment options will be limited if the Contract Owner submits total purchase payments in excess of $2,000,000. Furthermore, if the amount to be annuitized is greater than $5,000,000, Nationwide may limit both the amount that can be annuitized on a single life and the annuity payment options (see *Annuity Payment Options*).

*Death Benefit Calculations.* Purchase payments up to $3,000,000 may result in a higher death benefit payment than purchase payments in excess of $3,000,000 (see *Death Benefit Calculations*).

*Guaranteed Term Options.* The minimum amount that may be allocated to a Guaranteed Term Option is $1,000.

*Subsequent Purchase Payments.* If the Contract Owner elects the 10% Nationwide Lifetime Income Rider, 7% Nationwide Lifetime Income Rider, or 5% Nationwide Lifetime Income Rider, effective July 15, 2013, subsequent purchase payments are limited to an aggregate total of $50,000 per calendar year.

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**Money Laundering** 

In order to comply with the USA PATRIOT Act and rules promulgated thereunder, Nationwide has implemented procedures designed to prevent contracts described in this prospectus from being used to facilitate money laundering or the financing of terrorist activities. If mandated under applicable law, Nationwide may be required to reject a purchase payment and/or block a Contract Owner's account and thereby refuse to process any request for transfers, withdrawals, surrenders, loans, or death benefits until instructions are received from the appropriate regulators. Nationwide may also be required to provide additional information about a Contract Owner or a Contract Owner's account to governmental regulators.

**Replacements** 

If the contract described in this prospectus is replacing another variable annuity, the mortality tables used to determine the amount of annuity payments for this contract may be less favorable than those in the contract being replaced. Additionally, upon replacement, all benefits accrued under the replaced contract are forfeited. The issuance of this contract as a replacement for any investment product may result in the payment of compensation to the financial professional, which could create a conflict of interest.

**Contestability** 

The contract described in this prospectus is incontestable two years after the date of issue or during the lifetime of the Annuitant, whichever is shorter.

**Payments to Minors** 

Nationwide will not pay insurance proceeds directly to minors. Contact a legal advisor for options to facilitate the timely availability of monies intended for a minor's benefit.

**Contract Misuse** 

The annuity described in this prospectus is intended to provide benefits to a single individual and his/her beneficiaries. It is not intended to be used by institutional investors, in connection with other Nationwide contracts that have the same Annuitant, or in connection with other Nationwide contracts that have different Annuitants, but the same Contract Owner. If Nationwide determines that the risks it intended to assume in issuing the contract have been altered by misusing the contract as described above, Nationwide reserves the right to take any action it deems necessary to reduce or eliminate the altered risk. Nationwide also reserves the right to take any action it deems necessary to reduce or eliminate altered risk resulting from materially false, misleading, incomplete, or otherwise deficient information provided by the Contract Owner.

**Nationwide's General Account Obligations** 

Nationwide is obligated to pay all amounts promised to Contract Owners under the contract. Any obligations Nationwide has to Contract Owners under the contracts in excess of the Contract Value are paid from the General Account and are subject to Nationwide's creditors and ultimately, its overall claims paying ability.

**Contractual Guarantees** 

These contracts are offered to customers of various financial institutions and brokerage firms. No financial institution or brokerage firm is responsible for any of the contractual insurance benefits and features guaranteed under the contracts. *These guarantees are the sole responsibility of Nationwide*.

**Reservation of Rights**

In addition to rights that Nationwide specifically reserves elsewhere in this prospectus, Nationwide reserves the right, subject to any applicable regulatory approvals, to perform any or all of the following:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• close Sub-Accounts to additional purchase payments on existing contracts or close Sub-Accounts for contracts purchased on or after specified dates. Changes of this nature will be made as directed by the underlying mutual funds or because Nationwide determines that the underlying mutual fund is no longer suitable (see *Underlying Mutual Fund Service Fee Payments)*;

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• make changes required by any change in the federal securities laws, including, but not limited to, the Securities Act of 1933, the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Investment Company Act of 1940, or any other changes to the Securities and Exchange Commission's rules and regulations thereunder or interpretation thereof;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• make any changes necessary to maintain the status of the contracts as annuities under the Internal Revenue Code;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• make any changes required by federal or state laws with respect to annuity contracts; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• suspend or discontinue sale of the contracts. The decision to suspend or discontinue sale of the contracts is made at Nationwide's discretion. Any decision of this nature would not impact current Contract Owners.

Contract Owners will be notified of any resulting changes by way of a supplement to the prospectus.

**Distribution, Promotional, and Sales Expenses** 

Nationwide pays commissions to the firms that sell the contracts. The maximum gross commission that Nationwide will pay on the sale of the contracts is 6.5% of purchase payments. **Note:** The individual financial professionals typically receive only a portion of this amount; the remainder is retained by the firm. Nationwide may also, instead of a premium-based commission, pay an asset-based commission (sometimes referred to as "trails" or "residuals"), or a combination of the two.

In addition to or partially in lieu of commission, and to the extent permitted by SEC and FINRA rules and other applicable laws and regulations, Nationwide may also pay the selling firms a marketing allowance, which is based on the firm's ability and demonstrated willingness to promote and market Nationwide's products. How any marketing allowance is spent is determined by the firm, but generally will be used to finance firm activities that may contribute to the promotion and marketing of Nationwide's products, which may include but not be limited to providing conferences or seminars, sales or training programs, advertising and sales campaigns regarding the contracts, and payments to assist a firm in connection with its administrative systems, operations and marketing expenses and/or other events or activities sponsored by the firms.

Nationwide may also host training and/or educational meetings including the cost of travel, accommodations and meals for firms that sell the contracts as well as assist such firms with marketing or advertisement costs.

For more information on the exact compensation arrangement associated with this contract, consult your financial professional.

**Underlying Mutual Fund Service Fee Payments** 

***Nationwide's Relationship with the Underlying Mutual Funds*** 

The underlying mutual funds incur expenses each time they sell, administer, or redeem their shares. The Variable Account aggregates Contract Owner purchase, redemption, and transfer requests and submits net or aggregated purchase/redemption requests to each underlying mutual fund on each Valuation Date. The Variable Account (not the Contract Owners) is the underlying mutual fund shareholder. When the Variable Account aggregates transactions, the underlying mutual fund does not incur the expense of processing individual transactions it would normally incur if it sold its shares directly to the public. Nationwide incurs these expenses instead.

Nationwide also incurs the distribution costs of selling the contract (as discussed above), which benefit the underlying mutual funds by providing Contract Owners with Sub-Account options that correspond to the underlying mutual funds.

An investment adviser or subadviser of an underlying mutual fund or its affiliates may provide Nationwide or its affiliates with wholesaling services that assist in the distribution of the contract and may pay Nationwide or its affiliates to participate in educational and/or marketing activities. These activities may provide the adviser or subadviser (or their affiliates) with increased exposure to persons involved in the distribution of the contract.

***Types of Payments Nationwide Receives*** 

In light of the above, the underlying mutual funds and their affiliates make certain payments to Nationwide or its affiliates (the "payments"). The amount of these payments is typically based on a percentage of assets invested in the underlying mutual funds attributable to the contracts and other variable contracts Nationwide and its affiliates issue, but in some cases may involve a flat fee. These payments are made for various purposes, including payments for the services provided and expenses incurred by the Nationwide companies in promoting, marketing and administering the contracts and underlying funds. Nationwide may realize a profit on the payments received.

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Nationwide or its affiliates receive the following types of payments:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Underlying mutual fund 12b-1 fees, which are deducted from underlying mutual fund assets;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Sub-transfer agent fees or fees pursuant to administrative service plans adopted by the underlying mutual fund, which may be deducted from underlying mutual fund assets; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Payments by an underlying mutual fund's adviser or subadviser (or its affiliates), from their own revenues. Such payments are not from underlying mutual fund assets. However, the revenues from which such payments are made may be derived from advisory fees, which are deducted from underlying mutual fund assets and are reflected in mutual fund charges.

Furthermore, Nationwide benefits from assets invested in Nationwide's affiliated underlying mutual funds (*i.e.*, Nationwide Variable Insurance Trust) because its affiliates also receive compensation from the underlying mutual funds for investment advisory, administrative, transfer agency, distribution, and/or other services provided. Thus, Nationwide may receive more revenue with respect to affiliated underlying mutual funds than unaffiliated underlying mutual funds.

Nationwide took into consideration the anticipated mutual fund service fee payments from the underlying mutual funds when it determined the charges imposed under the contracts. Without these mutual fund service fee payments, Nationwide would have imposed higher charges under the contract.

***Amount of Payments Nationwide Receives*** 

For the year end December 31, 2025, the underlying mutual fund service fee payments Nationwide and its affiliates received from the underlying mutual funds did not exceed 0.75% (as a percentage of the average Daily Net Assets invested in the underlying mutual funds) offered through the contract or other variable contracts that Nationwide and its affiliates issue. Payments from investment advisers or subadvisers to participate in educational and/or marketing activities have not been taken into account in this percentage.

Most underlying mutual funds or their affiliates have agreed to make payments to Nationwide or its affiliates, although the applicable percentages may vary from underlying mutual fund to underlying mutual fund and some may not make any payments at all. Because the amount of the actual payments Nationwide and its affiliates receive depends on the assets of the underlying mutual funds attributable to the contract, Nationwide and its affiliates may receive higher payments from underlying mutual funds with lower percentages (but greater assets) than from underlying mutual funds that have higher percentages (but fewer assets).

For contracts owned by an employer sponsored retirement plan subject to ERISA, upon a plan trustee's request, Nationwide will provide a best estimate of plan-specific, aggregate data regarding the amount of underlying mutual fund service fee payments Nationwide received in connection with the plan's investments either for the previous calendar year or plan year, if the plan year is not the same as the calendar year.

***Identification of Underlying Mutual Funds*** 

Nationwide may consider several criteria when identifying the underlying mutual funds, including some or all of the following: investment objectives, investment process, risk characteristics, investment capabilities, experience and resources, investment consistency, fund expenses, asset class coverage, the alignment of the investment objectives of the underlying mutual fund with Nationwide's hedging strategy, the strength of the adviser's or subadviser's reputation and tenure, brand recognition, and the capability and qualification of each investment firm. Other factors Nationwide may consider during the identification process are: whether the underlying mutual fund's adviser or subadviser is a Nationwide affiliate; whether the underlying mutual fund or its service providers (e.g. the investment adviser or subadvisers), or its affiliates will make mutual fund service fee payments to Nationwide or its affiliates in connection with certain administrative, marketing, and support services; or whether affiliates of the underlying mutual fund can provide marketing and distribution support for sales of the contracts. For additional information on these arrangements, see above*.* Nationwide reviews the funds periodically and may remove a fund or limit its availability to new contributions and/or transfers of account value if Nationwide determines that a fund no longer satisfies one or more of the selection criteria, and/or if the fund has not attracted significant allocations from Contract Owners.

Nationwide does not recommend or endorse any particular fund and it does not provide investment advice.

There may be underlying mutual funds with lower fees and expenses, as well as other variable contracts that offer underlying mutual funds with lower fees and expenses. The purchaser should consider all of the fees and charges of the contract in relation to its features and benefits when making a decision to invest. **Note:** Higher contract and underlying mutual fund fees and expenses have a direct effect on and may lower investment performance.

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**Treatment of Unclaimed Property** 

Every state has unclaimed property laws which generally declare annuity contracts to be abandoned after a period of inactivity of three to five years from the contract's Annuity Commencement Date or the date Nationwide becomes informed that a death benefit is due and payable. For example, if the payment of a death benefit has been triggered, but, if after a thorough search, Nationwide is still unable to locate the beneficiary of the death benefit, or the beneficiary does not come forward to claim the death benefit in a timely manner, the death benefit will be surrendered and placed in a non-interest bearing account. While in the non-interest bearing account, Nationwide will continue to perform due diligence required by state law. Once the state mandated period has expired, Nationwide will escheat the death benefit to the abandoned property division or unclaimed property office of the state in which the beneficiary or the Contract Owner last resided, as shown on Nationwide's books and records, or to Ohio, Nationwide's state of domicile. If a claim is subsequently made, the state is obligated to pay any such amount (without interest) to the designated recipient upon presentation of proper documentation.

To prevent escheatment, it is important to update beneficiary designations - including complete names, complete addresses, phone numbers, and social security numbers - as they change. Such updates should be sent to the Service Center.

**Benefits Under the Contract** 

**The following tables summarize information about the benefits under the contract.** The Standard Benefits table indicates the benefits that are available under the contract and for which there is no additional charge. The Optional Benefits table indicates the benefits that are (or were) available under the contract that are optional – they must be affirmatively elected by the applicant and may have an additional charge. The availability of contract benefits may vary depending on the broker-dealer through which the contract is sold (see *Appendix H: Financial Intermediary Variations*).

**Standard Benefits Table** 

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| **Name of Benefit** | **Purpose** | **Maximum** <br> **Fee**<br>| **Brief Description of Restrictions/Limitations** |
| Purchase Payment <br> Credits<br>| Additional credits on <br> aggregate purchase <br> payment amounts<br>|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ● Requires notification to Nationwide of assets <br> outside the contract<br> ● Subject to recapture in certain circumstances<br>|
| Standard Death Benefit | Death benefit upon <br> death of Annuitant prior <br> to Annuitization<br>|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ● Certain ownership changes and assignments could <br> reduce the death benefit<br> ● Nationwide may limit purchase payments to <br> $1,000,000<br> ● Death benefit calculation is adjusted if purchase <br> payments exceed $3,000,000<br>|
| Asset Rebalancing (see <br> *Contract Owner* <br> *Services)*<br>| Automatic reallocation <br> of assets on a <br> predetermined <br> percentage basis<br>|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ● Assets in the Fixed Account and GTOs are <br> excluded from the program<br>|
| Dollar Cost Averaging <br> (see *Contract Owner* <br> *Services)*<br>| Long-term transfer <br> program involving <br> automatic transfer of <br> assets<br>|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ● Transfers are only permitted from the Fixed Account <br> and a limited number of Sub-Accounts<br> ● Transfers may not be directed to the Fixed Account <br> or GTOs<br> ● Transfers from the Fixed Account must be equal to <br> or less than 1/30th of the Fixed Account value at <br> the time the program is requested<br>|

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| **Name of Benefit** | **Purpose** | **Maximum** <br> **Fee**<br>| **Brief Description of Restrictions/Limitations** |
| Dollar Cost Averaging <br> for Living Benefits (see <br> *Contract Owner* <br> *Services)*<br>| Long-term transfer <br> program involving <br> automatic transfer of <br> assets<br>|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ● Only available for contracts that elect a living <br> benefit<br> ● Transfers are only permitted from the Fixed Account<br> ● Only new purchase payments to the contract are <br> eligible for the program<br> ● Only those investment options available with the <br> elected living benefit are eligible for the program<br> ● Once elected, no transfers among or between Sub-<br> Accounts are permitted until the program is <br> completed or terminated<br>|
| Fixed Account Interest <br> Out Dollar Cost <br> Averaging (see *Contract* <br> *Owner Services)*<br>| Automatic transfer of <br> interest earned on Fixed <br> Account allocations<br>|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ● Transfers may not be directed to the Fixed Account <br> or GTOs<br>|
| Systematic Withdrawals <br> (see *Contract Owner* <br> *Services)*<br>| Automatic withdrawals <br> of Contract Value on a <br> periodic basis<br>|  | ● Withdrawals must be at least $100 each |
| Static Asset Allocation <br> Model (see *Contract* <br> *Owner Services)*<br>| Preset asset allocation <br> models with periodic <br> rebalancing<br>|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ● Only available for contracts that elect a living <br> benefit<br> ● Availability may be restricted based on the living <br> benefit elected<br> ● The entire Contract Value must be allocated to the <br> elected model<br>|

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**Optional Benefits Table** 

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| **Name of Benefit** | **Purpose** | **Maximum** <br> **Fee**<br>| **Current Fee** | **Brief Description of Restrictions/**<br> **Limitations**<br>|
| Loans (see *Loan* <br> *Privilege*)<br>| Loan from Contract <br> Value<br>| $25 Loan <br> Processing <br> Fee and <br> 2.25% <br> compound <br> interest on <br> outstanding <br> loan balance<br>| $25 Loan <br> Processing <br> Fee and <br> 2.25% <br> compound <br> interest on <br> outstanding <br> loan balance<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ● Only available to owners of Tax <br> Sheltered Annuities<br> ● Subject to terms of the Tax <br> Sheltered Annuity plan<br> ● Minimum and maximum loan <br> amounts apply<br> ● Loans must be repaid within a <br> specified period<br> ● Loan payments must be made at <br> least quarterly<br>|
| Five-Year Enhanced <br> Death Benefit Option<br>| Enhanced death benefit | 0.05% (Daily <br> Net Assets)<br>| 0.05% (Daily <br> Net Assets)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ● May not be elected if another death <br> benefit option is elected<br> ● Must be elected at application<br> ● Election is irrevocable<br> ● Certain ownership changes and <br> assignments could reduce the death <br> benefit<br> ● Nationwide may limit purchase <br> payments to $1,000,000<br> ● Death benefit calculation is adjusted <br> if purchase payments exceed <br> $3,000,000<br>|

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| **Name of Benefit** | **Purpose** | **Maximum** <br> **Fee**<br>| **Current Fee** | **Brief Description of Restrictions/**<br> **Limitations**<br>|
| One-Year Enhanced <br> Death Benefit Option<br>| Enhanced death benefit | 0.15% (Daily <br> Net Assets)<br>| 0.15% (Daily <br> Net Assets)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ● May not be elected if another death <br> benefit option is elected<br> ● Must be elected at application<br> ● Election is irrevocable<br> ● Certain ownership changes and <br> assignments could reduce the death <br> benefit<br> ● Nationwide may limit purchase <br> payments to $1,000,000<br> ● Death benefit calculation is adjusted <br> if purchase payments exceed <br> $3,000,000<br>|
| One-Month Enhanced <br> Death Benefit Option<br>| Enhanced death benefit | 0.30% (Daily <br> Net Assets)<br>| 0.30% (Daily <br> Net Assets)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ● May not be elected if another death <br> benefit option is elected<br> ● Must be elected at application<br> ● Election is irrevocable<br> ● Certain ownership changes and <br> assignments could reduce the death <br> benefit<br> ● Nationwide may limit purchase <br> payments to $1,000,000<br> ● Death benefit calculation is adjusted <br> if purchase payments exceed <br> $3,000,000<br>|
| Combination Enhanced <br> Death Benefit Option<br>| Enhanced death benefit | 0.40% (Daily <br> Net Assets)<br>| 0.40% (Daily <br> Net Assets)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ● Annuitant must be 80 or younger at <br> application<br> ● May not be elected if another death <br> benefit option is elected<br> ● Must be elected at application<br> ● Election is irrevocable<br> ● Certain ownership changes and <br> assignments could reduce the death <br> benefit<br> ● Nationwide may limit purchase <br> payments to $1,000,000<br> ● Death benefit calculation is adjusted <br> if purchase payments exceed <br> $3,000,000<br>|

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| **Name of Benefit** | **Purpose** | **Maximum** <br> **Fee**<br>| **Current Fee** | **Brief Description of Restrictions/**<br> **Limitations**<br>|
| Spousal Protection <br> Annuity Option<br>| Second death benefit | 0.10% (Daily <br> Net Assets)<br>| 0.10% (Daily <br> Net Assets)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ● Not applicable to Charitable <br> Remainder Trusts<br> ● One or both spouses (or a revocable <br> trust of which either or both of the <br> spouses is/are grantor(s)) must be <br> named as the Contract Owner<br> ● For contracts issued as an IRA or <br> Roth IRA, only the person for whom <br> the IRA or Roth IRA was established <br> may be named as the Contract <br> Owner<br> ● Only available to Contract Owner's <br> spouse<br> ● Spouses must be Co-Annuitants<br> ● Both spouses must be 85 or younger <br> at contract issuance<br> ● Spouses must be named as <br> beneficiaries<br> ● No other person may be named as <br> Contract Owner, Annuitant, or <br> primary beneficiary<br> ● If the Contract Owner requests to <br> add a Co-Annuitant after contract <br> issuance, the date of marriage must <br> be after the contract issue date and <br> Nationwide will require the Contract <br> Owner to provide a copy of the <br> marriage certificate<br> ● Benefit is forfeited if certain changes <br> to the parties or assignments are <br> made<br>|
| Beneficiary Protector II <br> Option<br>| Payment of an amount <br> that could be used to <br> pay taxes assessed on <br> death benefit proceeds<br>| 0.35% (Daily <br> Net Assets <br> and Fixed <br> Account <br> interest <br> credited, and <br> GTO <br> guaranteed <br> rate of <br> return)<br>| 0.35% (Daily <br> Net Assets <br> and Fixed <br> Account <br> interest <br> credited, and <br> GTO <br> guaranteed <br> rate of <br> return)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ● Must be elected at application<br> ● Election is irrevocable<br> ● Annuitant must be 75 or younger at <br> application<br>|
| 3% Extra Value Option | Additional money is <br> deposited to the <br> contract (bonus credits)<br>| 0.50% (Daily <br> Net Assets, <br> Fixed <br> Account <br> interested <br> credited, and <br> GTO <br> guaranteed <br> rate of <br> return)<br>| 0.50% (Daily <br> Net Assets, <br> Fixed <br> Account <br> interested <br> credited, and <br> GTO <br> guaranteed <br> rate of <br> return)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ● Must be elected at application<br> ● Election is irrevocable<br> ● Not available if a living benefit option <br> is elected<br> ● Bonus credit only applies to deposits <br> made during the first Contract Year<br> ● Bonus credits are subject to <br> recapture under certain <br> circumstances<br> ● Fixed Account allocations may be <br> restricted under certain <br> circumstances<br>|

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| **Name of Benefit** | **Purpose** | **Maximum** <br> **Fee**<br>| **Current Fee** | **Brief Description of Restrictions/**<br> **Limitations**<br>|
| 4% Extra Value Option | Additional money is <br> deposited to the <br> contract (bonus credits)<br>| 0.60% (Daily <br> Net Assets, <br> Fixed <br> Account <br> interested <br> credited, and <br> GTO <br> guaranteed <br> rate of <br> return)<br>| 0.60% (Daily <br> Net Assets, <br> Fixed <br> Account <br> interested <br> credited, and <br> GTO <br> guaranteed <br> rate of <br> return)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ● Must be elected at application<br> ● Election is irrevocable<br> ● Not available if a living benefit option <br> is elected<br> ● Bonus credit only applies to deposits <br> made during the first Contract Year<br> ● Bonus credits are subject to <br> recapture under certain <br> circumstances<br> ● Fixed Account allocations may be <br> restricted under certain <br> circumstances<br>|
| Capital Preservation <br> Plus Lifetime Income <br> Option<br>| Principal protection and <br> guaranteed lifetime <br> income stream<br>| 1.00% (Daily <br> Net Assets <br> and GTO <br> guaranteed <br> rate of <br> return)<br>| 0.75% (Daily <br> Net Assets <br> and GTO <br> guaranteed <br> rate of <br> return)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ● Limited availability<br> ● May not be elected if another living <br> benefit is elected<br> ● Restrictions on termination apply<br> ● Not available for beneficially owned <br> contracts<br> ● Investment restrictions apply<br> ● Not available if a loan is outstanding<br> ● No new loans are permitted<br> ● Additional purchase payments are <br> not permitted during the program <br> period<br> ● Surrenders cannot be taken <br> exclusively from the GTO during the <br> program period<br> ● Transfers to and from the GTO are <br> not permitted during the program <br> period<br> ● Current charge could change<br> ● Determining life must be at 35 or <br> older at the time of election<br> ● Determining life cannot be changed<br>|
| Capital Preservation <br> Plus Option<br>| Principal protection | 0.50% (Daily <br> Net Assets <br> and GTO <br> guaranteed <br> rate of <br> return)<br>| 0.50% (Daily <br> Net Assets <br> and GTO <br> guaranteed <br> rate of <br> return)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ● No longer available for election<br> ● Must be elected at application<br> ● Investment restrictions apply<br> ● Not available if a loan is outstanding<br> ● No new loans are permitted<br> ● Additional purchase payments are <br> not permitted during the program <br> period<br> ● Surrenders cannot be taken <br> exclusively from the GTO<br> ● Transfers to and from the GTO are <br> not permitted during the program <br> period<br> ● Restrictions on termination apply<br>|

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| **Name of Benefit** | **Purpose** | **Maximum** <br> **Fee**<br>| **Current Fee** | **Brief Description of Restrictions/**<br> **Limitations**<br>|
| 5% Nationwide Lifetime <br> Income Rider<br>| Guaranteed lifetime <br> income stream<br>| 1.00% <br> (Current <br> Income <br> Benefit <br> Base)<br>| 0.85% <br> (Current <br> Income <br> Benefit <br> Base)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ● No longer available for election<br> ● May not be elected if another living <br> benefit is elected<br> ● Election is irrevocable<br> ● Not available for beneficially owned <br> contracts<br> ● Not available is a loan is outstanding<br> ● Investment limitations<br> ● Current charge could change<br> ● Subsequent purchase payment <br> limitations<br> ● Determining life must be between 45 <br> and 85 at application<br> ● Determining life cannot be changed<br>|
| Joint Option for the 5% <br> Nationwide Lifetime <br> Income Rider<br>| Extension of <br> guaranteed lifetime <br> income stream for <br> spouse<br>| 0.15% <br> (Current <br> Income <br> Benefit <br> Base)<br>| 0.15% <br> (Current <br> Income <br> Benefit <br> Base)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ● No longer available for election<br> ● Only available if the 5% Nationwide <br> Lifetime Income Rider option is <br> elected<br> ● Must be elected at application<br> ● Limitations on revocability<br> ● Not available for beneficially owned <br> contracts<br> ● Not available for Charitable <br> Remainder Trusts<br> ● Only available to Contract Owner's <br> spouse<br> ● Both spouses must be between 45 <br> and 85 at application<br> ● Restrictions exist on the parties <br> named to the contract<br>|
| 7% Nationwide Lifetime <br> Income Rider<br>| Guaranteed lifetime <br> income stream<br>| 1.00% <br> (Current <br> Income <br> Benefit <br> Base)<br>| 1.00% <br> (Current <br> Income <br> Benefit <br> Base)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ● Limited availability<br> ● May not be elected if another living <br> benefit is elected<br> ● Must be elected at application<br> ● Election is irrevocable<br> ● Not available for beneficially owned <br> contracts<br> ● Investment limitations<br> ● Current charge could change<br> ● Subsequent purchase payment <br> limitations<br> ● Determining life must be between 45 <br> and 85 at application<br> ● Determining life cannot be changed<br>|

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| **Name of Benefit** | **Purpose** | **Maximum** <br> **Fee**<br>| **Current Fee** | **Brief Description of Restrictions/**<br> **Limitations**<br>|
| Joint Option for the 7% <br> Nationwide Lifetime <br> Income Rider<br>| Extension of <br> guaranteed lifetime <br> income stream for <br> spouse<br>| 0.30% <br> (Current <br> Income <br> Benefit <br> Base)<br>| 0.00% <br> (Current <br> Income <br> Benefit <br> Base)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ● Limited availability<br> ● Only available if the 7% Nationwide <br> Lifetime Income Rider option is <br> elected<br> ● Must be elected at application<br> ● Limitations on revocability<br> ● Not available for beneficially owned <br> contracts<br> ● Not available for Charitable <br> Remainder Trusts<br> ● Only available to Contract Owner's <br> spouse<br> ● Both spouses must be between 45 <br> and 85 at application<br> ● Restrictions exist on the parties <br> named to the contract<br>|
| 10% Nationwide <br> Lifetime Income Rider<br>| Guaranteed lifetime <br> income stream<br>| 1.20% <br> (Current <br> Income <br> Benefit <br> Base)<br>| 1.20% <br> (Current <br> Income <br> Benefit <br> Base)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ● May not be elected if another living <br> benefit is elected<br> ● Must be elected at application<br> ● Election is irrevocable<br> ● Not available for beneficially owned <br> contracts<br> ● Investment limitations<br> ● Current charge could change<br> ● Subsequent purchase payment <br> limitations<br> ● Determining life must be between 45 <br> and 85 at application<br> ● Determining life cannot be changed<br>|
| Joint Option for the 10% <br> Nationwide Lifetime <br> Income Rider<br>| Extension of <br> guaranteed lifetime <br> income stream for <br> spouse<br>| 0.30% <br> (Current <br> Income <br> Benefit <br> Base)<br>| 0.00% <br> (Current <br> Income <br> Benefit <br> Base)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ● Limited availability<br> ● Only available if the 10% Nationwide <br> Lifetime Income Rider option is <br> elected<br> ● Must be elected at application<br> ● Limitations on revocability<br> ● Not available for beneficially owned <br> contracts<br> ● Not available for Charitable <br> Remainder Trusts<br> ● Only available to Contract Owner's <br> spouse<br> ● Both spouses must be between 45 <br> and 85 at application<br> ● Restrictions exist on the parties <br> named to the contract<br>|

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**Purchase Payment Credits**

Purchase Payment Credits ("PPCs") are additional credits that Nationwide will apply to a contract when cumulative purchase payments reach certain aggregate levels.

When determining PPCs Nationwide will include the purchase payments in this contract, and may include the purchase payments of other Nationwide annuity contracts issued to an immediate family member within the 12 months before the purchase of this contract. Immediate family members include spouses, children, or other family members living within the Contract Owner's household. In order to be considered for PPCs, the Contract Owner must notify Nationwide in writing of all Nationwide annuity contracts owned by the Contract Owner or immediate family members. Contact the Service Center to determine if another annuity contract can be considered in determining PPCs for this contract.

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Each time a Contract Owner submits a purchase payment, Nationwide will perform a calculation to determine if and how many PPCs are payable as a result of that particular deposit.

The formula used to determine the amount of the PPC is as follows:

(Cumulative Purchase Payments x PPC%) - PPCs Paid to Date = PPCs Payable

Cumulative Purchase Payments = the total of all purchase payments applied to the contract(s) eligible to receive a PPC, including the current deposit, minus any withdrawals.

PPC% = either 0.0%, 0.5%, or 1.0%, depending on the level of Cumulative Purchase Payments as follows:

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| **If Cumulative Purchase Payments are** | **Then the PPC% is** | **Then the PPC% is** |
| $0 - $499999 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 0.0% | (no PPC is payable) |
| $500000 - $999999 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 0.5% |  |
| $1,000,000 or more | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1.0% |  |

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PPCs Paid to Date = the total PPCs that Nationwide has already applied to this contract.

PPCs Payable = the PPCs that Nationwide will apply to the contract as a result of the current deposit.

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| ***Example:*** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; On March 1, Ms. Z makes an initial deposit of $200,000 to her contract. Her contract is the <br> only one eligible to receive PPCs. For this deposit, she does not receive a PPC since her <br> Cumulative Purchase Payments are less than $500,000.<br>|
| &nbsp;&nbsp; On April 1, Ms. Z applies additional purchase payments of $350,000. Cumulative Purchase <br> Payments now equal $550,000. Nationwide will apply PPCs to Ms. Z's contract equal to <br> $2,750, which is (0.5% x $550,000) - $0.<br>|
| &nbsp;&nbsp; On May 1, Ms. Z takes a withdrawal of $150,000. Cumulative Purchase Payments now <br> equal $400,000.<br>|
| &nbsp;&nbsp; On June 1, Ms. Z applies additional purchase payments of $500,000. Cumulative Purchase <br> Payments now equal $900,000. Nationwide will apply PPCs to Ms. Z's contract equal to <br> $1,750, which is ($900,000 x 0.5%) - $2,750. At this point in time, a total of $4,500 in PPCs <br> have been applied to Ms. Z's contract.<br>|
| &nbsp;&nbsp; On July 1, Ms. Z applies additional purchase payments of $300,000. Cumulative Purchase <br> Payments now equal $1,200,000. Nationwide will apply PPCs to Ms. Z's contract equal to <br> $7,500, which is ($1,200,000 x 1.0%) - $4,500. At this point in time, a total of $12,000 in <br> PPCs have been applied to Ms. Z's contract<br>|

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While there is no specific charge associated with PPCs, the benefit of PPCs may be more than offset by the additional fees that the Contract Owner will pay in connection with the credits. A contract without credits may cost less. For purposes of all benefits and taxes under these contracts, PPCs are considered earnings, not purchase payments, and they will be allocated in the same proportion that purchase payments are allocated on the date the PPCs are applied.

***Recapture of Purchase Payment Credits***

If the Contract Owner cancels the contract pursuant to the contractual free look provision, Nationwide will recapture all PPCs applied to the contract. In those states that require the return of purchase payments for IRAs that are surrendered pursuant to the contractual free look, Nationwide will recapture all PPCs, but under no circumstances will the amount returned to the Contract Owner be less than the purchase payments made to the contract. In those states that allow a return of Contract Value, the Contract Owner will retain any earnings attributable to the PPCs, but all losses attributable to the PPCs will be incurred by Nationwide. After the end of the contractual free look period, all PPCs are fully vested and not subject to recapture.

**Standard Death Benefit (Return of Premium)**

If the Annuitant dies prior to the Annuitization Date and the total of all purchase payments made to the contract is less than or equal to $3,000,000, the death benefit will be the greater of:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) the Contract Value; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) the total of all purchase payments, less an adjustment for amounts withdrawn.

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If the contract was issued prior to February 1, 2005, the Contract Value in (1) above will be the greater of the Contract Value as of the date that Nationwide receives all the information necessary to pay the death benefit or the Contract Value as of the date of the Annuitant's death.

Any adjustment for amounts withdrawn will reduce the applicable factor above in the same proportion that the Contract Value was reduced on the date(s) of the partial withdrawal(s).

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|:---|
| ***Example:*** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; On June 1, which is before her Annuitization Date, Ms. P passes away. She has elected the <br> standard death benefit. On the date of Ms. P's death, her Contract Value = $24,000 and her <br> total purchase payments (adjusted for amounts withdrawn) = $26,000. The death benefit for <br> Ms. P's contract will equal $26,000.<br>|

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Items shown above that use Contract Value as a factor may include a market value adjustment for any amounts allocated to a GTO.

If Nationwide does not receive all information necessary to pay the death benefit within one year of the Annuitant's death, the death benefit will be the greater of (1) or (2) above.

If the Annuitant dies prior to the Annuitization Date and the total of all purchase payments made to the contract is greater than $3,000,000, the death benefit will be determined using the following formula:

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| (A x F) + B(1 - F), where | (A x F) + B(1 - F), where | (A x F) + B(1 - F), where | (A x F) + B(1 - F), where |
| A | = | the greater of: | the greater of: |
|  |  | (1) | the Contract Value; or |
|  |  | (2) | the total of all purchase payments, less an adjustment for amounts withdrawn. |
| B | = | the Contract Value; and | the Contract Value; and |
| F | = | the ratio of $3,000,000 to the total of all purchase payments made to the contract. | the ratio of $3,000,000 to the total of all purchase payments made to the contract. |

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If the contract was issued prior to February 1, 2005, the Contract Value in (1) and B above will be the greater of the Contract Value as of the date that Nationwide receives all the information necessary to pay the death benefit or the Contract Value as of the date of the Annuitant's death.

Any adjustment for amounts withdrawn will reduce the applicable factor above in the same proportion that the Contract Value was reduced on the date(s) of the partial withdrawal(s).

Items shown above that use Contract Value as a factor may include a market value adjustment for any amounts allocated to a GTO.

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The practical effect of this formula is that, in down markets, the beneficiary recovers a lesser percentage of purchase payments in excess of $3,000,000 than for purchase payments up to $3,000,000. In up markets, the formula is less likely to have a negative effect. In no event will the beneficiary receive less than the Contract Value.

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|:---|
| ***Example:*** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; On June 1, which is before her Annuitization Date, Ms. P passes away. She has elected the <br> standard death benefit. Her total purchase payments = $4,500,000. On the date of Ms. P's <br> death, her Contract Value = $3,500,000, her total purchase payments (adjusted for amounts <br> withdrawn) = $4,000,000, and F = $3,000,000 / $4,500,000 or 0.667. The death benefit for <br> Ms. P's contract is determined as follows:<br>|
| (A x F) + B(1 - F), which is |
| ($4,000,000 x 0.667) + $3,500,000(1 - 0.667), which is |
| $2,666,667 + $1,165,500 |
| The death benefit for Ms. P's contract is $3,832,167. |

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**Five-Year Enhanced Death Benefit Option**

For an additional charge at an annualized rate of 0.05% of the Daily Net Assets, an applicant can elect the Five-Year Enhanced Death Benefit Option. This option must be elected at the time of application, and the option is irrevocable. The charge associated with this option is calculated and deducted daily as part of the Accumulation Unit value calculation, and will be assessed until annuitization. Nationwide may realize a profit from the charge assessed for this option. This option, and any charge associated with it, will automatically terminate on the Annuitization Date.

If the Annuitant dies prior to the Annuitization Date and the total of all purchase payments made to the contract is less than or equal to $3,000,000, the death benefit will be the greatest of:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) the Contract Value as of the date that Nationwide receives all the information necessary to pay the death benefit;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) the total of all purchase payments, less an adjustment for amounts withdrawn; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(3) the highest Contract Value on any five-year Contract Anniversary prior to the Annuitant's 86<sup>th</sup> birthday, less an adjustment for amounts subsequently withdrawn, plus purchase payments received after that five-year Contract Anniversary.

If the contract was issued prior to February 1, 2005, the Contract Value in (1) above will be the greater of the Contract Value as of the date that Nationwide receives all the information necessary to pay the death benefit or the Contract Value as of the date of the Annuitant's death.

Any adjustment for amounts withdrawn will reduce the applicable factor above in the same proportion that the Contract Value was reduced on the date(s) of the partial withdrawal(s).

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|:---|
| ***Example:*** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; For an example of how the Five-Year Enhanced Death Benefit Option is calculated, see <br> *Appendix C: Five-Year Enhanced Death Benefit Option Example.*<br>|

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Items shown above that use Contract Value as a factor may include a market value adjustment for any amounts allocated to a GTO.

If Nationwide does not receive all information necessary to pay the death benefit within one year of the Annuitant's death, the death benefit will be the greater of (1) or (2) above.

If the Annuitant dies prior to the Annuitization Date and the total of all purchase payments made to the contract is greater than $3,000,000, the death benefit will be determined using the following formula:

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| (A x F) + B (1 - F), where | (A x F) + B (1 - F), where | (A x F) + B (1 - F), where | (A x F) + B (1 - F), where |
| A | = | the greatest of: | the greatest of: |
|  |  | (1) | the Contract Value as of the date that Nationwide receives all the information necessary to pay the death benefit; |
|  |  | (2) | the total of all purchase payments, less an adjustment for amounts surrendered; or |

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  |  | (3) | the Contract Value as of the most recent five-year Contract Anniversary before the Annuitant's 86th birthday, less an <br> adjustment for amounts withdrawn, plus purchase payments received after that five-year Contract Anniversary.<br>|
|  | If Nationwide does not receive all information necessary to pay the death benefit within one year of the Annuitant's death, the <br> calculation for A above will be the greater of (1) or (2) above. | If Nationwide does not receive all information necessary to pay the death benefit within one year of the Annuitant's death, the <br> calculation for A above will be the greater of (1) or (2) above. | If Nationwide does not receive all information necessary to pay the death benefit within one year of the Annuitant's death, the <br> calculation for A above will be the greater of (1) or (2) above. |
| B | = | the Contract Value as of the date that Nationwide receives all the information necessary to pay the death benefit; and | the Contract Value as of the date that Nationwide receives all the information necessary to pay the death benefit; and |
| F | = | the ratio of $3,000,000 to the total of all purchase payments made to the contract. | the ratio of $3,000,000 to the total of all purchase payments made to the contract. |

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If the contract was issued prior to February 1, 2005, the Contract Value in (1) and B above will be the greater of the Contract Value as of the date that Nationwide receives all the information necessary to pay the death benefit or the Contract Value as of the date of the Annuitant's death.

Any adjustment for amounts withdrawn will reduce the applicable factor above in the same proportion that the Contract Value was reduced on the date(s) of the partial withdrawal(s).

Items shown above that use Contract Value as a factor may include a market value adjustment for any amounts allocated to a GTO.

The practical effect of this formula is that, in down markets, the beneficiary recovers a lesser percentage of purchase payments in excess of $3,000,000 than for purchase payments up to $3,000,000. In up markets, the formula is less likely to have a negative effect. In no event will the beneficiary receive less than the Contract Value.

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|:---|
| ***Example:*** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; On June 1, which is before her Annuitization Date, Ms. P passes away. She has elected the <br> Five-Year Enhanced Death Benefit Option. On the date of Ms. P's death, her Contract Value <br> = $3,500,000, her total purchase payments = $4,000,000, and A = $4,300,000. Therefore, F <br> = $3,000,000 / $4,000,000 or 0.75, and the death benefit for Ms. P's contract is determined <br> as follows:<br>|
| (A x F) + B(1 - F), which is |
| ($4,300,000 x 0.75) + $3,500,000(1 - 0.75), which is |
| $3,225,000 + $875,000 |
| The death benefit for Ms. P's contract is $4,100,000. |

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**One-Year Enhanced Death Benefit Option**

For an additional charge at an annualized rate of 0.15% of the Daily Net Assets, an applicant can elect the One-Year Enhanced Death Benefit Option. This option must be elected at the time of application, and the option is irrevocable. The charge associated with this option is calculated and deducted daily as part of the Accumulation Unit value calculation, and will be assessed until annuitization. Nationwide may realize a profit from the charge assessed for this option. This option, and any charge associated with it, will automatically terminate on the Annuitization Date.

If the Annuitant dies prior to the Annuitization Date and the total of all purchase payments made to the contract is less than or equal to $3,000,000, the death benefit will be the greatest of:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) the Contract Value as of the date that Nationwide receives all the information necessary to pay the death benefit;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) the total of all purchase payments, less an adjustment for amounts withdrawn; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(3) the highest Contract Value on any Contract Anniversary prior to the Annuitant's 86<sup>th</sup> birthday, less an adjustment for amounts subsequently withdrawn, plus purchase payments received after that Contract Anniversary.

If the contract was issued prior to February 1, 2005, the Contract Value in (1) above will be the greater of the Contract Value as of the date that Nationwide receives all the information necessary to pay the death benefit or the Contract Value as of the date of the Annuitant's death.

Any adjustment for amounts withdrawn will reduce the applicable factor above in the same proportion that the Contract Value was reduced on the date(s) of the partial withdrawal(s).

Items shown above that use Contract Value as a factor may include a market value adjustment for any amounts allocated to a GTO.

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If Nationwide does not receive all information necessary to pay the death benefit within one year of the Annuitant's death, the death benefit will be the greater of (1) or (2) above.

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|:---|
| ***Example:*** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; For an example of how the One-Year Enhanced Death Benefit Option is calculated, see <br> *Appendix D: One-Year Enhanced Death Benefit Option Example.*<br>|

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If the Annuitant dies prior to the Annuitization Date and the total of all purchase payments made to the contract is greater than $3,000,000, the death benefit will be determined using the following formula:

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| (A x F) + B(1 - F), where | (A x F) + B(1 - F), where | (A x F) + B(1 - F), where | (A x F) + B(1 - F), where |
| A | = | the greatest of: | the greatest of: |
|  |  | (1) | the Contract Value as of the date that Nationwide receives all the information necessary to pay the death benefit; |
|  |  | (2) | the total of all purchase payments, less an adjustment for amounts withdrawn; or |
|  |  | (3) | the highest Contract Value on any Monthly Contract Anniversary prior to the Annuitant's 86<sup>th</sup> birthday, less an adjustment <br> for amounts subsequently withdrawn, plus purchase payments received after that Monthly Contract Anniversary.<br>|
|  | If Nationwide does not receive all information necessary to pay the death benefit within one year of the Annuitant's death, the <br> calculation for A above will be the greater of (1) or (2) above. | If Nationwide does not receive all information necessary to pay the death benefit within one year of the Annuitant's death, the <br> calculation for A above will be the greater of (1) or (2) above. | If Nationwide does not receive all information necessary to pay the death benefit within one year of the Annuitant's death, the <br> calculation for A above will be the greater of (1) or (2) above. |
| B | = | the Contract Value as of the date that Nationwide receives all the information necessary to pay the death benefit; and | the Contract Value as of the date that Nationwide receives all the information necessary to pay the death benefit; and |
| F | = | the ratio of $3,000,000 to the total of all purchase payments made to the contract. | the ratio of $3,000,000 to the total of all purchase payments made to the contract. |

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If the contract was issued prior to February 1, 2005, the Contract Value in (1) and B above will be the greater of the Contract Value as of the date that Nationwide receives all the information necessary to pay the death benefit or the Contract Value as of the date of the Annuitant's death.

Any adjustment for amounts withdrawn will reduce the applicable factor above in the same proportion that the Contract Value was reduced on the date(s) of the partial withdrawal(s).

Items shown above that use Contract Value as a factor may include a market value adjustment for any amounts allocated to a GTO.

The practical effect of this formula is that, in down markets, the beneficiary recovers a lesser percentage of purchase payments in excess of $3,000,000 than for purchase payments up to $3,000,000. In up markets, the formula is less likely to have a negative effect. In no event will the beneficiary receive less than the Contract Value.

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|:---|
| ***Example:*** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; On June 1, which is before her Annuitization Date, Ms. P passes away. She has elected the <br> One-Year Enhanced Death Benefit Option. On the date of Ms. P's death, her Contract <br> Value = $3,500,000, her total purchase payments = $4,000,000, and A = $4,300,000. <br> Therefore, F = $3,000,000 / $4,000,000 or 0.75, and the death benefit for Ms. P's contract is <br> determined as follows:<br>|
| (A x F) + B(1 - F), which is |
| ($4,300,000 x 0.75) + $3,500,000(1 - 0.75), which is |
| $3,225,000 + $875,000 |
| The death benefit for Ms. P's contract is $4,100,000. |

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**One-Month Enhanced Death Benefit Option**

For an additional charge at an annualized rate of 0.30% of the Daily Net Assets, an applicant can elect the One-Month Enhanced Death Benefit Option. This option must be elected at the time of application, and the option is irrevocable. The charge associated with this option is calculated and deducted daily as part of the Accumulation Unit value calculation, and will be assessed until annuitization. Nationwide may realize a profit from the charge assessed for this option. This option, and any charge associated with it, will automatically terminate on the Annuitization Date.

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If the Annuitant dies prior to the Annuitization Date and the total of all purchase payments made to the contract is less than or equal to $3,000,000, the death benefit will be the greatest of:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) the Contract Value as of the date that Nationwide receives all the information necessary to pay the death benefit;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) the total of all purchase payments, less an adjustment for amounts withdrawn; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(3) the highest Contract Value on any Monthly Contract Anniversary prior to the Annuitant's 86<sup>th</sup> birthday, less an adjustment for amounts subsequently withdrawn, plus purchase payments received after that Monthly Contract Anniversary.

If the contract was issued prior to February 1, 2005, the Contract Value in (1) above will be the greater of the Contract Value as of the date that Nationwide receives all the information necessary to pay the death benefit or the Contract Value as of the date of the Annuitant's death.

Any adjustment for amounts withdrawn will reduce the applicable factor above in the same proportion that the Contract Value was reduced on the date(s) of the partial withdrawal(s).

Items shown above that use Contract Value as a factor may include a market value adjustment for any amounts allocated to a GTO.

If Nationwide does not receive all information necessary to pay the death benefit within one year of the Annuitant's death, the death benefit will be the greater of (1) or (2) above.

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|:---|
| ***Example:*** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; For an example of how the One-Month Enhanced Death Benefit Option is calculated, see <br> *Appendix E: One-Month Enhanced Death Benefit Option Example.*<br>|

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If the Annuitant dies prior to the Annuitization Date and the total of all purchase payments made to the contract is greater than $3,000,000, the death benefit will be determined using the following formula:

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| (A x F) + B(1 - F), where | (A x F) + B(1 - F), where | (A x F) + B(1 - F), where | (A x F) + B(1 - F), where |
| A | = | the greatest of: | the greatest of: |
|  |  | (1) | the Contract Value as of the date that Nationwide receives all the information necessary to pay the death benefit; |
|  |  | (2) | the total of all purchase payments, less an adjustment for amounts withdrawn; or |
|  |  | (3) | the highest Contract Value on any Monthly Contract Anniversary prior to the Annuitant's 86<sup>th</sup> birthday, less an adjustment <br> for amounts subsequently withdrawn, plus purchase payments received after that Monthly Contract Anniversary.<br>|
|  | If Nationwide does not receive all information necessary to pay the death benefit within one year of the Annuitant's death, the <br> calculation for A above will be the greater of (1) or (2) above. | If Nationwide does not receive all information necessary to pay the death benefit within one year of the Annuitant's death, the <br> calculation for A above will be the greater of (1) or (2) above. | If Nationwide does not receive all information necessary to pay the death benefit within one year of the Annuitant's death, the <br> calculation for A above will be the greater of (1) or (2) above. |
| B | = | the Contract Value as of the date that Nationwide receives all the information necessary to pay the death benefit; and | the Contract Value as of the date that Nationwide receives all the information necessary to pay the death benefit; and |
| F | = | the ratio of $3,000,000 to the total of all purchase payments made to the contract. | the ratio of $3,000,000 to the total of all purchase payments made to the contract. |

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If the contract was issued prior to February 1, 2005, the Contract Value in (1) and B above will be the greater of the Contract Value as of the date that Nationwide receives all the information necessary to pay the death benefit or the Contract Value as of the date of the Annuitant's death.

Any adjustment for amounts withdrawn will reduce the applicable factor above in the same proportion that the Contract Value was reduced on the date(s) of the partial withdrawal(s).

Items shown above that use Contract Value as a factor may include a market value adjustment for any amounts allocated to a GTO.

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The practical effect of this formula is that, in down markets, the beneficiary recovers a lesser percentage of purchase payments in excess of $3,000,000 than for purchase payments up to $3,000,000. In up markets, the formula is less likely to have a negative effect. In no event will the beneficiary receive less than the Contract Value.

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|:---|
| ***Example:*** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; On June 1, which is before her Annuitization Date, Ms. P passes away. She has elected the <br> One-Month Enhanced Death Benefit Option. On the date of Ms. P's death, her Contract <br> Value = $3,500,000, her total purchase payments = $4,000,000, and A = $4,300,000. <br> Therefore, F = $3,000,000 / $4,000,000 or 0.75, and the death benefit for Ms. P's contract is <br> determined as follows:<br>|
| (A x F) + B(1 - F), which is |
| ($4,300,000 x 0.75) + $3,500,000(1 - 0.75), which is |
| $3,225,000 + $875,000 |
| The death benefit for Ms. P's contract is $4,100,000. |

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**Combination Enhanced Death Benefit Option**

For an additional charge at an annualized rate of 0.40% of the Daily Net Assets, an applicant can elect the Combination Enhanced Death Benefit Option. The Combination Enhanced Death Benefit Option is only available for contracts with Annuitants age 80 or younger at the time of application. This option must be elected at the time of application, and the option is irrevocable. The charge associated with this option is calculated and deducted daily as part of the Accumulation Unit value calculation, and will be assessed until annuitization. Nationwide may realize a profit from the charge assessed for this option. This option, and any charge associated with it, will automatically terminate on the Annuitization Date.

If the Annuitant dies prior to the Annuitization Date and the total of all purchase payments made to the contract is less than or equal to $3,000,000, the death benefit will be the greatest of:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) the Contract Value as of the date that Nationwide receives all the information necessary to pay the death benefit;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) the total of all purchase payments, less an adjustment for amounts withdrawn;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(3) the highest Contract Value on any Contract Anniversary before the Annuitant's 81<sup>st</sup> birthday, less an adjustment for amounts subsequently withdrawn, plus purchase payments received after that Contract Anniversary; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(4) the 5% interest anniversary value.

The 5% interest anniversary value is equal to purchase payments, accumulated at 5% annual compound interest until the last Contract Anniversary prior to the Annuitant's 81<sup>st</sup> birthday, proportionately adjusted for amounts withdrawn. The adjustment for amounts withdrawn will reduce the accumulated value as of the most recent Contract Anniversary prior to each partial withdrawal in the same proportion that the Contract Value was reduced on the date of the partial withdrawal. Such total accumulated amount, after the withdrawal adjustment, shall not exceed 200% of purchase payments adjusted for amounts withdrawn.

If the contract was issued prior to February 1, 2005, the Contract Value in (1) above will be the greater of the Contract Value as of the date that Nationwide receives all the information necessary to pay the death benefit or the Contract Value as of the date of the Annuitant's death.

Any adjustment for amounts withdrawn will reduce the applicable factor above in the same proportion that the Contract Value was reduced on the date(s) of the partial withdrawal(s).

Items shown above that use Contract Value as a factor may include a market value adjustment for any amounts allocated to a GTO.

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If Nationwide does not receive all information necessary to pay the death benefit within one year of the Annuitant's death, the death benefit will be the greater of (1) or (2) above.

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|:---|
| ***Example:*** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; For an example of how the Combination Enhanced Death Benefit Option is calculated, see <br> *Appendix F: Combination Enhanced Death Benefit Option Example.*<br>|

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If, after the first contract anniversary, the Fixed Account allocation becomes greater than 30% of the Contract Value due to the application of additional purchase payments, additional surrenders, or transfers among investment options, then for purposes of calculating the 5% interest anniversary value, 0% will accrue for that year. The 30% threshold will come into effect only as a result of an action or actions by the Contract Owner (e.g., additional purchase payment, surrender or transfers). If the 30% threshold is reached because of a combination of market performance and Contract Owner actions, and would not have been reached but for the market performance, interest will continue to accrue at 5%.

If the Annuitant dies prior to the Annuitization Date and the total of all purchase payments made to the contract is greater than $3,000,000, the death benefit will be determined using the following formula:

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| (A x F) + B(1 - F), where | (A x F) + B(1 - F), where | (A x F) + B(1 - F), where | (A x F) + B(1 - F), where |
| A | = | the greatest of: | the greatest of: |
|  |  | (1) | the Contract Value as of the date that Nationwide receives all the information necessary to pay the death benefit; |
|  |  | (2) | the total of all purchase payments, less an adjustment for amounts withdrawn; |
|  |  | (3) | the highest Contract Value on any Contract Anniversary before the Annuitant's 81<sup>st</sup> birthday, less an adjustment for <br> amounts subsequently withdrawn, plus purchase payments received after that Contract Anniversary; or<br>|
|  |  | (4) | the 5% interest anniversary value. |
|  | If Nationwide does not receive all information necessary to pay the death benefit within one year of the Annuitant's death, the <br> calculation for A above will be the greater of (1) or (2) above. | If Nationwide does not receive all information necessary to pay the death benefit within one year of the Annuitant's death, the <br> calculation for A above will be the greater of (1) or (2) above. | If Nationwide does not receive all information necessary to pay the death benefit within one year of the Annuitant's death, the <br> calculation for A above will be the greater of (1) or (2) above. |
| B | = | the Contract Value as of the date that Nationwide receives all the information necessary to pay the death benefit; and | the Contract Value as of the date that Nationwide receives all the information necessary to pay the death benefit; and |
| F | = | the ratio of $3,000,000 to the total of all purchase payments made to the contract. | the ratio of $3,000,000 to the total of all purchase payments made to the contract. |

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If the contract was issued prior to February 1, 2005, the Contract Value in (1) and B above will be the greater of the Contract Value as of the date that Nationwide receives all the information necessary to pay the death benefit or the Contract Value as of the date of the Annuitant's death.

Any adjustment for amounts withdrawn will reduce the applicable factor above in the same proportion that the Contract Value was reduced on the date(s) of the partial withdrawal(s).

Items shown above that use Contract Value as a factor may include a market value adjustment for any amounts allocated to a GTO.

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The practical effect of this formula is that, in down markets, the beneficiary recovers a lesser percentage of purchase payments in excess of $3,000,000 than for purchase payments up to $3,000,000. In up markets, the formula is less likely to have a negative effect. In no event will the beneficiary receive less than the Contract Value.

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| ***Example:*** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; On June 1, which is before her Annuitization Date, Ms. P passes away. She has elected the <br> Combination Enhanced Death Benefit Option. On the date of Ms. P's death, her Contract <br> Value = $3,500,000, her total purchase payments = $4,000,000, and A = $4,300,000. <br> Therefore, F = $3,000,000 / $4,000,000 or 0.75, and the death benefit for Ms. P's contract is <br> determined as follows:<br>|
| (A x F) + B(1 - F), which is |
| ($4,300,000 x 0.75) + $3,500,000(1 - 0.75), which is |
| $3,225,000 + $875,000 |
| The death benefit for Ms. P's contract is $4,100,000. |

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**Spousal Protection Annuity Option**

A Spousal Protection Annuity Option is available under the contract at the time of application, which allows a surviving spouse to continue the contract while receiving the economic benefit of the death benefit upon the death of the other spouse. Once elected, the Spousal Protection Annuity Option is irrevocable. If an applicant elects the Spousal Protection Annuity Option, Nationwide will deduct an additional charge at an annualized rate of 0.10% of the Daily Net Assets. The charge associated with this option is calculated and deducted daily as part of the Accumulation Unit value calculation, and will be assessed until annuitization. The Spousal Protection Annuity Option is not available for contracts issued as Charitable Remainder Trusts. Nationwide may realize a profit from the charge assessed for this option.

The benefit associated with the Spousal Protection Annuity Option will be applied if the following conditions are met:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) One or both spouses (or a revocable trust of which either or both of the spouses is/are grantor(s)) must be named as the Contract Owner. For contracts issued as an IRA or Roth IRA, only the person for whom the IRA or Roth IRA was established may be named as the Contract Owner;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) The spouses must be Co-Annuitants;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(3) Both spouses must be age 85 or younger at the time the contract is issued; however, if a death benefit option is elected, both spouses must meet the age requirements for the respective death benefit option at the time of application;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(4) Both spouses must be named as beneficiaries;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(5) No person other than the spouse may be named as Contract Owner, Annuitant, or primary beneficiary;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(6) If both spouses are alive upon annuitization, the Contract Owner must specify which spouse is the Annuitant upon whose continuation of life any annuity payments involving life contingencies depend (for an IRA or Roth IRA contract, this person must be the Contract Owner); and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(7) If the Contract Owner requests to add a Co-Annuitant after contract issuance, the date of marriage must be after the contract issue date and Nationwide will require the Contract Owner to provide a copy of the marriage certificate.

If a Co-Annuitant dies before the Annuitization Date, the surviving spouse may continue the contract as its sole Contract Owner. Additionally, if the death benefit value is higher than the Contract Value at the time of the first Co-Annuitant's death, Nationwide will adjust the Contract Value to equal the death benefit value. The surviving Co-Annuitant may then name a new beneficiary but may not name another Co-Annuitant.

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If the marriage of the Co-Annuitants terminates due to the death of a spouse, divorce, dissolution, or annulment, the Spousal Protection Annuity Option terminates and the Contract Owner is not permitted to cover a subsequent spouse.

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| ***Example:*** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; On June 1, which is before her Annuitization Date, Ms. P passes away. Ms. P elected the <br> Spousal Protection Annuity Option. The death benefit on Ms. P's contract equals $24,000.<br>|
| &nbsp;&nbsp; Ms. P was married to Mr. P at the time of her death. Under the Spousal Protection Annuity <br> Option, assuming all conditions were met, Mr. P has the option, instead of receiving the <br> $24,000 death benefit, to continue the contract as if it were his own. If he elects to do so, <br> the Contract Value, if it is lower than $24,000, will be adjusted to equal the $24,000 death <br> benefit. From that point forward, the contract will be his and all provisions of the contract <br> apply. Upon Mr. P's death, his beneficiary will then receive a death benefit equal to the <br> elected death benefit under the contract.<br>|

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The Spousal Protection Annuity Option may not apply if certain changes to the parties or assignments are made to the contract. Further, not only will the Contract Owner not receive the benefit associated with the Spousal Protection Annuity Option if certain changes to the parties to the contract or assignments are made, but he/she must continue to pay any applicable charge for the life of the contract. Contract Owners contemplating changes to the parties to the contract, including assignments, should contact their financial professional to determine how the changes impact the Spousal Protection Annuity Option.

**Beneficiary Protector II Option**

The Beneficiary Protector II Option provides that upon the death of the Annuitant (and potentially, the Co-Annuitant, if one is named), and in addition to any death benefit payable, Nationwide will credit an additional amount to the contract (the "benefit"). This benefit would be advantageous if the Contract Owner anticipates the assessment of taxes in connection with the payment of the death benefit proceeds. Nationwide makes no assurances that the benefit associated with this option will offset all taxes. In addition, the Beneficiary Protector II Option will not provide a benefit if there are no earnings in connection with the payment of the death benefit proceeds. Consult a qualified tax advisor.

The amount of the benefit depends on the Annuitant's age at the time of application and, if applicable, the Co-Annuitant's age at the time of the first Annuitant's death.

The charge associated with the Beneficiary Protector II Option is equal to an annualized rate of 0.35% of the Daily Net Assets, calculated and deducted daily as part of the Accumulation Unit value calculation. In addition, allocations to the Fixed Account and GTOs will be assessed a fee of 0.35%. The charge will be assessed until the earlier of annuitization or after all applicable benefits have been credited to the contract, as described below. Nationwide may realize a profit from the charge assessed for this option. The Beneficiary Protector II Option must be elected at the time of application, and the option is irrevocable. The Beneficiary Protector II Option is only available for contracts with Annuitants age 75 or younger at the time of application.

After the death of the last surviving Annuitant or after all applicable benefits have been credited to the contract, the charge associated with the Beneficiary Protector II Option will be removed and the beneficiary may:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) take distribution of the contract in the form of the death benefit or required distributions as applicable; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) if the beneficiary is the deceased Annuitant's surviving spouse, continue the contract as the Contract Owner or new beneficial Contract Owner, and subject to any mandatory distribution rules.

***Calculation of the First Benefit*** 

The formula for determining the first benefit, which is paid upon the first Annuitant's death, is as follows:

Earnings Percentage x Adjusted Earnings

If the Annuitant is age 70 or younger at the time of application, the Earnings Percentage will be 40%. If the Annuitant is age 71 through age 75 at the time of application, the Earnings Percentage will be 25%.

Adjusted Earnings = (a) – (b); where:

a = the Contract Value on the date the death benefit is calculated and prior to any death benefit calculation; and <br> b = purchase payments, proportionally adjusted for withdrawals.

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The adjustment for amounts withdrawn will reduce purchase payments in the same proportion that the Contract Value was reduced on the date(s) of the partial withdrawal(s).

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| ***Example:*** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; The Annuitant was age 56 when he purchased the Contract, so his Earnings Percentage <br> will be 40%. On the date of the Annuitant's death, the Contract Value = $75,000 and the <br> total purchase payments (adjusted for withdrawals) = $68,000. The amount of the benefit <br> would be calculated as follows: 40% x ($75,000-$68,000), which equals $2,800.<br>|

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There is a limit on the amount of Adjusted Earnings used in the first benefit calculation.

Maximum Adjusted Earnings = 200% of the total of all purchase payments that were applied to the contract more than 12 months before the date of the Annuitant's death (if there are Co-Annuitants, then the date of death of the first Co-Annuitant to die) proportionally adjusted for any and all withdrawals taken before the Annuitant's death.

If there is no Co-Annuitant named, the benefit will be paid in addition to the death benefit.

If there is a Co-Annuitant named, the benefit will be credited to the contract. The Beneficiary Protector II Option will remain on the contract (including the associated charge) until the death of the Co-Annuitant.

***Calculation of the Second Benefit*** 

If a Co-Annuitant is named under the contract, a second benefit will be paid upon the death of the Co-Annuitant if the Co-Annuitant is age 75 or younger at the date of the first Annuitant's death. If the Co-Annuitant is older than age 75 at the date of the first Annuitant's death, no second benefit will be paid and the charge associated with the Beneficiary Protector II Option will be removed.

The calculation of the second benefit will be based on earnings to the contract after the first benefit was calculated. The formula for calculating the second benefit is as follows:

Earnings Percentage x Adjusted Earnings from the Date of the First Benefit

If the Co-Annuitant is age 70 or younger at the time of the first Annuitant's death, the Earnings Percentage will be 40%. If the Co-Annuitant is age 71 through age 75 at the time of the first Annuitant's death, the Earnings Percentage will be 25%.

Adjusted Earnings from the Date of the First Benefit = (a) – (b) – (c), where:

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| a | = | Contract Value on the date the second death benefit is calculated (before the second death benefit is calculated); |
| b | = | the Contract Value on the date the first benefit and the first death benefit were calculated (after the first benefit and <br> the first death benefit were applied), proportionately adjusted for withdrawals; and<br>|
| c | = | purchase payments made after the first benefit was applied, proportionately adjusted for withdrawals. |

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The adjustment for amounts withdrawn will reduce the beginning Contract Value and purchase payments in the same proportion that the Contract Value was reduced on the date(s) of the partial withdrawal(s).

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| ***Example:*** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; Continuing on from the previous example, after the death benefit and the first benefit under <br> the Beneficiary Protector II Option were applied, the Contract Value = $77,800. The Co-<br> Annuitant was age 72 when the first Annuitant died so the Earnings Percentage for the <br> second benefit will be 25%. Two years after the credit for the first benefit, the Co-Annuitant <br> made a subsequent purchase payment of $5,000. Four years later, the Co-Annuitant <br> passed away. On the date of her death, the Contract Value = $86,000 and the total <br> purchase payments (adjusted for withdrawals) = $73,000. The amount of the benefit would <br> be calculated as follows: 25% x ($86,000-$77,800-$5,000), which equals $800.<br>|

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There is a limit on the amount of Adjusted Earnings from the Date of the First Benefit used in the second benefit calculation.

Maximum Adjusted Earnings from the Date of the First Benefit = 200% of the total of all purchase payments that were applied to the contract more than 12 months before the date of the Co-Annuitant's death (regardless of the date of the first Annuitant's death), proportionally adjusted for any and all withdrawals taken from the contract.

After the second benefit is applied, the charge associated with the Beneficiary Protector II Option will be removed.

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***How the Benefit is Allocated*** 

Any amounts credited to the contract pursuant to the Beneficiary Protector II Option will be allocated among the investment options in the same proportion as each purchase payment is allocated to the contract on the date the benefit is applied.

**Extra Value Options**

Applicants should be aware of the following prior to electing an Extra Value Option:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Nationwide may make a profit from the Extra Value Option charge.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Because the Extra Value Option charge will be assessed against the entire Contract Value for the first eight Contract Years, Contract Owners who anticipate making additional purchase payments after the first Contract Year (which will not receive the Extra Value Option credit(s) but will be assessed the Extra Value Option charge) should carefully examine the Extra Value Option and consult their financial professional regarding its desirability.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Nationwide may take back or "recapture" all or part of the amount credited under the Extra Value Option in the event of early withdrawals, including revocation of the contract during the contractual free-look period.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• If the market declines during the period that the Extra Value Option credit(s) is subject to recapture, the amount subject to recapture could decrease the amount of Contract Value available for withdrawal.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• The cost of the Extra Value Option and the recapture of the credits (in the event of a withdrawal) could exceed any benefit of receiving the Extra Value Option credits.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Under certain circumstances, Nationwide may restrict the allocation of purchase payments to the Fixed Account when the Contract Owner elects or has elected an Extra Value Option. These restrictions may be imposed at Nationwide's discretion when economic conditions are such that Nationwide is unable to recoup the cost of providing the up-front Extra Value Option credits.

An Extra Value Option may not be elected if either the CPPLI Option or a Nationwide Lifetime Income Rider is elected.

***3% Extra Value Option*** 

Applicants can elect the 3% Extra Value Option, in which case Nationwide will apply a credit to the contract equal to 3% of each purchase payment made to the contract for the first 12 months the contract is in force. The 3% Extra Value Option must be elected at the time of application, and the option is irrevocable. This credit, which is funded from Nationwide's General Account, will be allocated among the Sub-Accounts, the Fixed Account, and the GTOs in the same proportion that the purchase payment is allocated to the contract. For purposes of all benefits and taxes under these contracts, credits are considered earnings, not purchase payments.

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| ***Example:*** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; Mr. C elects the 3% Extra Value Option and submits an initial purchase payment of $50,000. <br> On the date the initial purchase payment is applied (and in addition to that initial purchase <br> payment), Nationwide will apply another $1,500 (which is 3% of $50,000) to Mr. C's <br> contract.<br>|

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In exchange, Nationwide will assess an additional charge at an annualized rate of 0.50% of the Daily Net Assets for the first eight Contract Years. The charge associated with this option is calculated and deducted daily as part of the Accumulation Unit value calculation.

In addition, allocations made to the Fixed Account and the GTOs will be assessed a fee of 0.50%.

***4% Extra Value Option*** 

Applicants can elect the 4% Extra Value Option, in which case Nationwide will apply a credit to the contract equal to 4% of each purchase payment made to the contract for the first 12 months the contract is in force. The 4% Extra Value Option must be elected at the time of application, and the option is irrevocable. This credit, which is funded from Nationwide's

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General Account, will be allocated among the Sub-Accounts, the Fixed Account, and the GTOs in the same proportion that the purchase payment is allocated to the contract. For purposes of all benefits and taxes under these contracts, credits are considered earnings, not purchase payments.

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| ***Example:*** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; Mr. C elects the 4% Extra Value Option and submits an initial purchase payment of $50,000. <br> On the date the initial purchase payment is applied (and in addition to that initial purchase <br> payment), Nationwide will apply another $2,000 (which is 4% of $50,000) to Mr. C's <br> contract.<br>|

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In exchange, Nationwide will assess an additional charge at an annualized rate of 0.60% of the Daily Net Assets for the first eight Contract Years. The charge associated with this option is calculated and deducted daily as part of the Accumulation Unit value calculation.

In addition, allocations made to the Fixed Account and the GTOs will be assessed a fee of 0.60%.

***Recapture of Extra Value Option Credits*** 

Nationwide will recapture amounts credited to the contract in connection with an Extra Value Option if:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) the Contract Owner cancels the contract pursuant to the free look provision;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) the Contract Owner takes a full withdrawal before the end of seven Contract Years; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) the Contract Owner takes a partial withdrawal that is subject to a CDSC before the end of seven Contract Years.

Some state jurisdictions require a reduced recapture schedule. Refer to the contract for state specific information.

Contract Owners should carefully consider the consequences of taking a withdrawal that subjects part or all of the credit to recapture. If Contract Value decreases due to poor market performance, the recapture provisions could decrease the amount of Contract Value available for withdrawal. In other words, the dollar amount of the credit Nationwide recaptures will remain the same, but this amount may be a higher percentage of the Contract Value.

Nationwide will not recapture credits under the Extra Value Option under the following circumstances:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) If the withdrawal is not subject to a CDSC;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) If the distribution is taken as a result of a death, annuitization, or to meet minimum distribution requirements for this contract under the Internal Revenue Code; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(3) If the surrender occurs after seven Contract Years.

***Recapture Resulting from Exercising Free-Look Privilege*** 

If the Contract Owner cancels the contract pursuant to the contractual free-look provision, Nationwide will recapture the entire amount credited to the contract under this option. In those states that require the return of purchase payments for IRAs that are surrendered pursuant to the contractual free-look, Nationwide will recapture the entire amount credited to the contract under this option, but under no circumstances will the amount returned be less than the purchase payments made to the contract. In those states that allow a return of Contract Value, the Contract Owner will retain any earnings attributable to the amount credited, but all losses attributable to the amount credited will be incurred by Nationwide.

***Recapture Resulting from a Full Withdrawal*** 

If the Contract Owner takes a full withdrawal of the contract before the end of seven Contract Years, Nationwide will recapture the amount credited to the contract under the option according to the following vesting/recapture schedules:

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**Vesting and Recapture Schedule for 3% Extra Value Option** 

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| **Contract Year** | **Credit**<br> **Percentage**<br> **Vested** | **Credit**<br> **Percentage**<br> **Vested** | **Credit Percentage**<br> **Subject to Recapture** | **Credit Percentage**<br> **Subject to Recapture** |
| 1 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 0% |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; 3% | (or all of the credit) |
| 2 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1% |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2% | (or <sup>2</sup>∕3 of the credit) |
| 3 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1% |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2% | (or <sup>2</sup>∕3 of the credit) |
| 4 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2% |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1% | (or <sup>1</sup>∕3 of the credit) |
| 5 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2% |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1% | (or <sup>1</sup>∕3 of the credit) |
| 6 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2% |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1% | (or <sup>1</sup>∕3 of the credit) |
| 7 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2% |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1% | (or <sup>1</sup>∕3 of the credit) |
| 8 and thereafter | &nbsp;&nbsp; 3% | (fully vested) | &nbsp;&nbsp; 0% |  |

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**Vesting and Recapture Schedule for 4% Extra Value Option** 

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| **Contract Year** | **Credit**<br> **Percentage**<br> **Vested** | **Credit**<br> **Percentage**<br> **Vested** | **Credit Percentage**<br> **Subject to Recapture** | **Credit Percentage**<br> **Subject to Recapture** |
| 1 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 0% |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; 4% | (or all of the credit) |
| 2 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1% |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; 3% | (or <sup>3</sup>∕4 of the credit) |
| 3 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1% |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; 3% | (or <sup>3</sup>∕4 of the credit) |
| 4 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2% |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2% | (or <sup>1</sup>∕2 of the credit) |
| 5 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2% |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2% | (or <sup>1</sup>∕2 of the credit) |
| 6 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2% |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2% | (or <sup>1</sup>∕2 of the credit) |
| 7 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2% |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2% | (or <sup>1</sup>∕2 of the credit) |
| 8 and thereafter | &nbsp;&nbsp; 4% | (fully vested) | &nbsp;&nbsp; 0% |  |

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For example, Ms. R, who elected the 4% Extra Value Option, makes a $100,000 initial deposit into her contract and receives a 4% credit of $4,000. In Contract Year 4, Ms. R takes a full withdrawal. For the recapture calculation, Nationwide will multiply the initial $100,000 by 2% (refer to the Vesting and Recapture Schedule for 4% Extra Value Option) to get the portion of the original credit that Nationwide will recapture. Thus, the amount of the original credit recaptured as a result of the full withdrawal is $2,000.

***Recapture Resulting from a Partial Surrender*** 

If the Contract Owner takes a partial withdrawal before the end of seven Contract Years that is subject to CDSC, Nationwide will recapture a proportional part of the amount credited to the contract under this option, depending on when the withdrawal is taken, according to the recapture schedules indicated previously.

For example, Mr. X, who elected the 3% Extra Value Option, makes a $100,000 initial deposit to his contract and receives a 3% credit of $3,000. In Contract Year 2, Mr. X takes a $20,000 withdrawal. Under the contract Mr. X is entitled to take 10% of purchase payments free of CDSC. Thus, he can take ($100,000 x 10%) = $10,000 without incurring a CDSC. That leaves $10,000 of the withdrawal subject to a CDSC. For the recapture calculation, Nationwide will multiply that $10,000 by 2% (refer to the Vesting and Recapture Schedule for 3% Extra Value Option) to get the portion of the original credit that Nationwide will recapture. Thus, the amount of the original credit recaptured as a result of the $20,000 partial withdrawal is $200. The amount recaptured will be taken from the Sub-Accounts, the Fixed Account and/or the Guaranteed Term Options in the same proportion that purchase payments are allocated as of the withdrawal date.

**Capital Preservation Plus Lifetime Income Option**

The Capital Preservation Plus Lifetime Income Option ("CPPLI Option") is an optional benefit that provides both principal protection and the possibility of a lifetime income stream.

The CPPLI Option is a two-phase option. The first phase (the "preservation phase") is substantially the same as the Capital Preservation Plus Option (see *Capital Preservation Plus Option*). Part of the Contract Value may be allocated to a GTO and the remainder is allocated to available non-GTO investment options. At the end of the CPP program period, if the Contract Value is less than the Contract Value at the time the CPP program period began, Nationwide will credit the contract with an amount sufficient to equal the guaranteed amount. All conditions associated with the Capital Preservation Plus Option (including the limited investment options) also apply to the CPPLI Option during the preservation phase. Effective May 1, 2011, the only CPP program period available in connection with the CPPLI Option is the 10-year term. CPP program periods of other durations that are in effect on May 1, 2011, will continue unchanged to the end of the

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existing CPP program period. For CPP program periods that begin on or after May 1, 2025, the requirement to allocate a portion of the Contract Value to the Guaranteed Term Option is removed; all Contract Value must be allocated to the Non-Guaranteed Option component.

**Note:** Contract Owners who are in the preservation phase of the option can elect the immediate withdrawal benefit and begin taking withdrawals of up to 6% of the guaranteed amount annually. Election of immediate withdrawals results in the forfeit of the second phase of the CPPLI Option and changes other important terms, as described below.

The second phase of the CPPLI Option (the "withdrawal phase") begins with establishing the lifetime withdrawal base. Thereafter, the Contract Owner may take withdrawals from the contract equal to a certain percentage of that lifetime withdrawal base for the remainder of his/her life, regardless of the actual Contract Value. This provides the Contract Owner with an available lifetime stream of income. This lifetime income stream is distinct from the annuitization phase of the contract.

In short, the preservation phase gives the Contract Owner the assurance of a principal guarantee and the withdrawal phase gives the Contract Owner the opportunity for a consistent lifetime income stream. The preservation phase and withdrawal phase are discussed more thoroughly later in this provision.

***Charges*** 

The CPPLI Option is provided for an additional charge at an annualized rate not to exceed 1.00% of the Daily Net Assets. Additionally, allocations to the Guaranteed Term Options will be charged not more than 1.00%. For contracts issued on or after September 15, 2008, or the date of state approval (whichever is later), the current charge for the CPPLI Option is equal to an annualized rate of 0.75% of the Daily Net Assets and the Guaranteed Term Option charge is 0.75%. For contracts issued before September 15, 2008, or the date of state approval (whichever is later), the current charge for the CPPLI Option is equal to an annualized rate of 0.60% of the Daily Net Assets and the Guaranteed Term Option charge is 0.60%. Nationwide may realize a profit from the charge assessed for this option. All charges associated with the CPPLI Option will be assessed until annuitization and the charge will remain the same (unless the Contract Owner elects a new CPP program or invokes the reset opportunity, discussed herein).

***Availability*** 

The CPPLI Option is no longer available for election for new contracts. However, contract owners who previously elected the Capital Preservation Plus Option may elect to convert to the CPPLI Option. Any such conversion must occur at the end of a CPP program period or after terminating a Capital Preservation Plus Option as described in the *Capital Preservation Plus Option* provision. The CPPLI Option will be added to the contract at the charges, rates, and allocation percentages in effect at that point in time and the Capital Preservation Plus Option will be removed (including the charge). Any election to switch from the CPP Option to the CPPLI Option and complete instructions must be received at the Service Center within 60 days before the end of the CPP program period or within 60 days before the CPP Option termination, whichever is applicable.

The person's life upon which the benefit depends (the "determining life") must be age 35 or older at the time the CPPLI Option is elected. For most contracts, the determining life is that of the Contract Owner. For those contracts where the Contract Owner is a non-natural person, for purposes of this option, the determining life is that of the Annuitant, and all references in this option to "Contract Owner" shall mean Annuitant. The Capital Preservation Plus Lifetime Income Option may not be elected if any of the following optional benefits are elected: the Capital Preservation Plus Option, a Nationwide Lifetime Income Rider, or an Extra Value Option. Additionally, the CPPLI Option may not be revoked or terminated except as described herein. The CPPLI Option is not available on beneficially owned contracts.

***Enhanced CPPLI Option*** 

Nationwide may offer an enhanced version of the CPPLI Option. The enhanced CPPLI Option costs the same as the standard CPPLI Option and operates similarly. The distinction between the two options lies in the preservation phase. During the preservation phase of the enhanced CPPLI Option, Contract Owners will have a larger non-GTO component than would be available during the preservation phase of the standard CPPLI Option. In exchange for this benefit, Nationwide will impose stricter allocation restrictions on the non-GTO component. Contact the Service Center for the list of investment options available under this benefit. It is possible, under certain enhanced versions of the option, for a Contract Owner to have 100% of their investment allocated to non-GTO investment options during the preservation phase. Any enhanced CPPLI Option that Nationwide offers will be subject to the rates, conditions, and allocation percentages in effect at that point in time. The Contract Owner may also elect Dollar Cost Averaging for Living Benefits (see *Contract Owner Services*).

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***Preservation Phase of the CPPLI Option*** 

The first phase of the CPPLI Option, the preservation phase, is similar to the Capital Preservation Plus Option. It enables the Contract Owner to allocate part of his/her Contract Value to certain non-GTO investment options in order to benefit from possible market appreciation, while preserving a return of principal guarantee. The preservation phase of the CPPLI Option generally operates the same as the Capital Preservation Plus Option:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• all of the terms and conditions associated with the Capital Preservation Plus Option also apply to the preservation phase of the CPPLI Option except that Contract Owners may not terminate the CPPLI Option prior to the end of the CPP program period.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• market conditions determine the availability and allocation percentages of the various CPP program periods.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• withdrawals during the preservation phase will reduce the value of the guarantee proportionally.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• if at the end of any CPP program period the Contract Value is less than the guaranteed amount, Nationwide will credit an amount to the contract so that the Contract Value equals the guaranteed amount.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• amounts credited to fulfill the principal guarantee are considered, for the purposes of other benefits under this contract, earnings, not purchase payments.

The Contract Owner may also elect Dollar Cost Averaging for Living Benefits (see *Contract Owner Services*). During the preservation phase, for purposes of this option, Nationwide will consider a change in Contract Owner as a death of Contract Owner.

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| ***Example:*** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; Ms. D elected the CPPLI Option and elected a 10-year program period for the preservation <br> phase. Nationwide informed her of her investment options and she provided her allocation <br> instructions. At the beginning of the program period, her Contract Value was $50,000. At <br> the end of the program period, Ms. D's Contract Value was $56,000, so no adjustment was <br> made to her contract. Had her Contract Value been less than $50,000 at the end of the <br> program period, Nationwide would have adjusted the Contract Value to equal $50,000.<br>|

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***Options at the End of a CPP Program Period*** 

Approximately 75 days before the end of a CPP program period, Nationwide will communicate the ensuing CPP program period end to the Contract Owner. The communication will inform the Contract Owner of his/her options relating to the CPPLI Option and will instruct him/her to elect how the contract should continue. The Contract Owner must elect one of the following options: remain in the preservation phase of the option by electing a new CPP program; move into the withdrawal phase of the option; or terminate the option. The Contract Owner's election is irrevocable. Each of the options is discussed more thoroughly below.

*Remaining in the Preservation Phase of the CPP Lifetime Income Option* 

After Nationwide applies any credit that may be due on the maturing CPP program, the Contract Owner may elect to remain in the preservation phase of the CPPLI Option by beginning a new CPP program. If the Contract Owner elects this option, the new CPP program will be subject to the rates and conditions that are in effect at that point in time, and the guaranteed amount corresponding to the new CPP program will be the Contract Value as of the beginning of that CPP program period. The charge, from that point forward, will be the then current charge for the CPPLI Option.

*Moving into the Withdrawal Phase of the CPPLI Option* 

After Nationwide applies any credit that may be due on the maturing CPP program, the Contract Owner may elect to begin the withdrawal phase of the CPPLI Option, as described below. During the withdrawal phase, Nationwide will continue to assess the same charge that was assessed during the prior CPP program period.

*Terminating the CPPLI Option* 

After Nationwide applies any credit that may be due on the maturing CPP program, the Contract Owner may elect to terminate the CPPLI Option. Upon such an election, Nationwide will no longer assess the charge associated with the option, all benefits associated the option will terminate, and all conditions associated with the option are removed. The contract's variable investment allocations will remain the same as they were prior to the termination (unless Nationwide is instructed otherwise) and the Contract Value previously allocated to the GTO and any amounts credited under the principal guarantee will be allocated to the money market Sub-Account.

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If Nationwide does not receive the Contract Owner's instructions as to how the option/contract should continue prior to the end of the CPP program period, upon such CPP program period end, Nationwide will assume that the Contract Owner intends to terminate the CPPLI Option.

***Withdrawal Phase of the CPPLI Option*** 

Upon electing to begin the withdrawal phase, the Contract Owner must instruct Nationwide how to allocate their Contract Value among a select group of investment options. A list of the investment options available during the withdrawal phase will be included in the election notice. The Contract Owner may reallocate only among the limited investment options for the remainder of the withdrawal phase. During the withdrawal phase of the option, Nationwide will not permit any additional purchase payments to the contract and Nationwide will not permit a change in Contract Owner (unless the change would result in using the same determining life).

At the beginning of the withdrawal phase of the CPPLI Option, Nationwide will determine the lifetime withdrawal base, which is equal to the Contract Value as of the end of the CPP program period (including any amounts credited under the principal guarantee).

At any point in the withdrawal phase, the Contract Owner may begin taking the lifetime income stream by requesting a withdrawal from the contract. All withdrawals taken from the contract during the withdrawal phase will be taken from each investment option in proportion to the value in each investment option at the time of the withdrawal request.

At the time the first withdrawal is requested during the withdrawal phase, Nationwide will determine the benefit amount under this option, referred to as the "lifetime withdrawal amount." The lifetime withdrawal amount is determined by multiplying the lifetime withdrawal base by the corresponding Lifetime Withdrawal Percentage in the chart that follows.

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| **Age of Determining Life** | **Lifetime Withdrawal**<br> **Percentage**<br>|
| age 35 up to age 59½ | &nbsp;&nbsp; 4<br> %<br>|
| age 59½ through 66 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 5<br> %<br>|
| age 67 through 71 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 6<br> %<br>|
| age 72 or older | &nbsp;&nbsp; 7<br> %<br>|

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The Lifetime Withdrawal Percentage is based on the age of the determining life as of the date of the first withdrawal during the withdrawal phase and will not change, except as described in *Lifetime Withdrawal Base Reset Opportunity*.

Thereafter, on each anniversary of the beginning of the withdrawal phase, the Contract Owner is entitled to withdraw an amount equal to the lifetime withdrawal amount without reducing the lifetime withdrawal base. The Contract Owner may continue to take annual withdrawals that do not exceed the lifetime withdrawal amount until the earlier of the Contract Owner's death or annuitization regardless of the actual value of the contract. Thus, it is possible for the Contract Owner to take annual withdrawals equal to the lifetime withdrawal amount after the Contract Value is $0. After the Contract Value falls to $0, the Contract Owner can continue to take annual withdrawals of no more than the lifetime withdrawal amount. Surrender requests may be submitted systematically or directly by the Contract Owner.

Although withdrawals of the lifetime income amount do not reduce the lifetime withdrawal base, they do reduce the Contract Value and death benefit, and are subject to the CDSC provisions of the contract. Lifetime withdrawal amounts not withdrawn in a given year are forfeited and may not be claimed in subsequent years. Withdrawals taken before the Contract Owner is age 59½ may be subject to additional tax penalties.

Contract Owners are permitted to take withdrawals in excess of the lifetime withdrawal amount (provided that the Contract Value is greater than $0). However, to the extent that a withdrawal exceeds that year's lifetime withdrawal amount, Nationwide will proportionally reduce the lifetime withdrawal base, which will result in lower lifetime withdrawal amounts in

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subsequent years. The proportionate reduction will be equal to the amount withdrawn in excess of the lifetime withdrawal amount, divided by the Contract Value (after it is reduced by the lifetime withdrawal amount). Once the Contract Value falls to $0, the Contract Owner is no longer permitted to take withdrawals in excess of the lifetime withdrawal amount.

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| ***Example:*** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; At the end of the 10-year program period, Ms. D elected to enter the withdrawal phase of <br> the CPPLI Option. For an example of how the lifetime withdrawal amount under the CPPLI <br> Option is calculated, see *Appendix G: Capital Preservation Plus Lifetime Income Option* <br> *Example*.<br>|

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*Required Minimum Distribution Privilege* 

If a Contract Owner withdraws an amount greater than the lifetime withdrawal amount for the sole purpose of satisfying Internal Revenue Code minimum distribution requirements for this contract, Nationwide will not reduce the lifetime withdrawal base. This RMD privilege does not apply to beneficially owned contracts. Nationwide reserves the right to modify or eliminate this RMD privilege. Nationwide will notify Contract Owners if it discontinues or eliminates the RMD privilege. If Nationwide exercises its right to modify or eliminate this privilege, any distribution in excess of the lifetime withdrawal amount will reduce the remaining lifetime withdrawal base.

***Lifetime Withdrawal Base Reset Opportunity*** 

On the five-year anniversary of the beginning of the withdrawal phase, if the Contract Value exceeds the lifetime withdrawal base, Nationwide will reset the lifetime withdrawal base to equal the current Contract Value.

***Annuitization and the CPPLI Option*** 

Election of CPPLI Option does not restrict the Contract Owner's right to annuitize the contract. If the Contract Owner elects to annuitize during the preservation phase, any portion of the Contract Value allocated to a GTO must be reallocated and a market value adjustment may apply. Upon annuitization, all guarantees associated with the preservation phase are terminated, the charge is removed, and the conditions associated with the CPP program are no longer applicable. The amount to be annuitized will be the Contract Value after any market value adjustment has been applied.

If the Contract Owner elects to annuitize during the withdrawal phase, the charge is removed and the investment restrictions associated with the withdrawal phase are no longer applicable. The amount to be annuitized will be the Contract Value. Since withdrawals from the contract during the withdrawal phase reduce the Contract Value, and consequently, the amount to be annuitized, the Contract Owner should carefully weigh the option of annuitization against continuing with the lifetime income stream associated with the CPPLI Option.

***Succession of Rights and Termination of the CPPLI Option*** 

The following events will trigger an automatic termination of the CPPLI Option:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• a full surrender of the contract;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• a full surrender of the death benefit proceeds; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• an election to annuitize the contract.

If any of the events listed above occur, the CPPLI Option will terminate and Nationwide will no longer be obligated to fulfill the principal guarantee or to provide the lifetime withdrawal benefit.

***Immediate Withdrawal Benefit*** 

During the preservation phase of the CPPLI Option, the Contract Owner can invoke the immediate withdrawal benefit. This benefit permits the Contract Owner to take immediate withdrawals each Contract Year of up to 6% of the immediate withdrawal base until the remaining immediate withdrawal base is depleted (both discussed herein).

The benefit may only be invoked during the preservation phase, specifically during the current CPP program period. A Contract Owner wishing to invoke the immediate withdrawal benefit must affirmatively elect to do so by submitting an election form approved by Nationwide. **Note:** A withdrawal request alone will not invoke the immediate withdrawal benefit, but will, instead, be treated as an ordinary withdrawal under the contract.

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Upon receipt of an election to invoke, Nationwide will calculate the immediate withdrawal base, which is equal to the current CPP program's guarantee amount (determined as of the day the immediate withdrawal benefit is invoked). The immediate withdrawal base is the dollar amount that Nationwide will use as the basis for determining how much the Contract Owner can withdraw under the immediate withdrawal benefit each year. The immediate withdrawal base will not change unless the Contract Owner takes withdrawals in excess of 6% any given Contract Year.

After the benefit is invoked, the current CPP program period will remain in effect until its regular maturity date. However, at the end of the current CPP program period, Nationwide will not credit an amount to the contract – by invoking the immediate withdrawal benefit, the Contract Owner is forfeiting any guarantee associated with the current CPP program. In order to continue the right to take immediate withdrawals after the end of the current CPP program period, the Contract Owner must reallocate the Contract Value among a limited set of investment options that may not include GTOs. Approximately 60 days before the end of the CPP program period, Nationwide will provide a notice to the Contract Owner prompting them that the Contract Value must be reallocated in order to continue the CPPLI Option and providing them with a list of available investment options. If the Contract Owner fails to reallocate the Contract Value by the end of the current CPP program period, the CPPLI Option will terminate.

Once the immediate withdrawal benefit is invoked, the Contract Owner will not be permitted to enter the withdrawal phase of the CPPLI Option and no additional purchase payments may be applied to the contract. Furthermore, the *Succession of Rights and Termination of the CPPLI Option* provision no longer applies.

After the immediate withdrawal benefit is invoked, in order to take an immediate withdrawal, the Contract Owner must submit a withdrawal request to Nationwide. To effectuate the withdrawal, Nationwide will surrender Accumulation Units from the Sub-Accounts and an amount from the Fixed Account and GTO in proportion to the value in each investment option at the time of the withdrawal request, unless otherwise directed. Immediate withdrawals cannot be taken exclusively from the GTO. Amounts withdrawn from the GTO could incur a market value adjustment, which will increase the gross amount of the withdrawal. Contract Owners can request to have the withdrawal taken entirely from non-GTO allocations in order to avoid a market value adjustment. Refer to the GTO prospectus for more information on market value adjustments. Immediate withdrawals are subject to the CDSC provisions of the contract. Application of a CDSC in addition to the requested withdrawal amount could result in the gross withdrawal being greater than 6%. To avoid this, Contract Owners have the option of requesting the withdrawal net of the CDSC.

The amount available or remaining for withdrawal under the immediate withdrawal benefit is referred to as the "remaining immediate withdrawal base." This figure is used to track how much the Contract Owner has withdrawn and how much the Contract Owner has left to withdraw. For purposes of the remaining immediate withdrawal base, the gross withdrawal is what is tracked – the gross withdrawal will include any applicable CDSC, market value adjustments, and amounts withdrawn to meet required minimum distributions under the Internal Revenue Code.

Each immediate withdrawal reduces the remaining immediate withdrawal base. The immediate withdrawal benefit is non-cumulative. Withdrawals not taken in a Contract Year cannot be carried over to the following Contract Year.

Once the Contract Value falls to $0, the Contract Owner is not permitted to take withdrawals in excess of the annual benefit amount.

A Contract Owner can continue to take immediate withdrawals as long as the remaining immediate withdrawal base is greater than $0 at which time the immediate withdrawal benefit is exhausted and the Contract Owner can no longer take withdrawals under the immediate withdrawal benefit. However, the Contract Owner can still take surrenders from the contract as long as there the Contract Value is greater than $0 (subject to the CDSC provisions of the contract). The charge associated with the CPPLI Option will continue to be assessed until the contract is terminated or annuitized.

If Contract Value reaches $0 and there is still a remaining immediate withdrawal base, the Contract Owner can continue to take immediate withdrawals up to the 6% limit each Contract Year until the remaining immediate withdrawal base is $0. Additionally, if the Contract Owner has invoked the benefit but has not requested regular or Systematic Withdrawals, Nationwide will automatically begin paying the Contract Owner the value of 6% of the remaining immediate withdrawal base until the remaining immediate withdrawal base is zero. Once the remaining immediate withdrawal base reaches $0 and the Contract Value is $0, the contract will automatically terminate.

Once the immediate withdrawal benefit is invoked, the CPPLI Option can only be terminated by failing to reallocate the Contract Value at the end of the current CPP program period.

The immediate withdrawal benefit provisions apply as long as the CPPLI Option is in force. If by the terms of the contract the death of the Contract Owner results in the contract being continued (i.e., does not result in payment of the death benefit), the CPPLI Option will continue in force with the immediate withdrawal benefit invoked. The values of the

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immediate withdrawal base and the remaining immediate withdrawal base remain the same as they were prior to the Contract Owner's death and the new owner will continue receiving withdrawals until the remaining immediate withdrawal base is $0. If death of the Contract Owner occurs after the immediate withdrawal benefit was invoked but before the end of the CPP program period, the new owner will be required to reallocate the Contract Value no sooner than the expiration of the CPP program period in order to continue to receive the withdrawals and retain the benefit.

***Taxation of Surrenders under the CPPLI Option*** 

Although the tax treatment is not clear, when the Contract Owner takes a withdrawal from the contract before the Annuitization Date, Nationwide will treat the following amount of the withdrawal as a taxable distribution: the excess of the greater of (a) the Contract Value immediately before the withdrawal; or (b) the guaranteed benefit amount immediately before the withdrawal; over the remaining investment in the contract. In certain circumstances, this treatment could result in the Contract Value being less than the investment in the contract after the withdrawal. A subsequent withdrawal under such circumstances could result in a loss that may be deductible. Consult a qualified tax advisor.

**Capital Preservation Plus Option**

The Capital Preservation Plus "CPP" Option provides a "return of principal" guarantee over an elected period of time (3, 5, 7, or 10 years – the "program period"). Effective May 1, 2011, the only program period available is the 10-year program period; program periods of other durations that were elected prior to May 1, 2011 will continue unchanged to the end of the current program period. Contract Value at the end of the program period will be no less than Contract Value at the beginning of the period, regardless of market performance. Note, however, that surrenders or contract charges that are deducted from the contract will reduce the value of the guarantee proportionally.

For program periods that began prior to May 1, 2025, the guarantee is conditioned upon the allocation of Contract Value between two investment components:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) A Guaranteed Term Option corresponding to the length of the elected program period;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) Non-Guaranteed Term Option allocations, which consist of the Fixed Account and a limited list of investment options.

For program periods that begin on or after May 1, 2025, the requirement to allocate a portion of the Contract Value to the Guaranteed Term Option is removed and the guarantee is conditioned upon allocation of the Contract Value to Non-Guaranteed Term allocations, which consist of a limited list of investment options.

In some state jurisdictions, Nationwide uses Target Term Options instead of Guaranteed Term Options in connection with the Capital Preservation Plus Option. For all material purposes, Guaranteed Term Options and Target Term Options are the same. All references to Guaranteed Term Options in relation to the Capital Preservation Plus Option will also mean Target Term Options (in applicable jurisdictions). Refer to the prospectus for the Guaranteed Term Options for more information.

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| ***Example:*** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; Ms. D elected the Capital Preservation Plus Option and elected a 10-year program period. <br> Nationwide informed her of her investment options and she provided her allocation <br> instructions. At the beginning of the program period, her Contract Value was $50,000. At <br> the end of the program period, Ms. D's Contract Value was $56,000, so no adjustment was <br> made to her contract. Had her Contract Value been less than $50,000 at the end of the <br> program period, Nationwide would have adjusted the Contract Value to equal $50,000.<br>|

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***Charges*** 

The charge associated with the Capital Preservation Plus Option is equal to an annualized rate not to exceed 0.50% of the Daily Net Assets. Allocations to the Guaranteed Term Options will also be assessed a charge not to exceed 0.50%. Nationwide may realize a profit from the charge assessed for this option.

All charges associated with the Capital Preservation Plus Option will remain the same for the duration of the program period. When the program period ends or an elected Capital Preservation Plus Option is terminated, the charges associated with the option will no longer be assessed.

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***The Advantage of Capital Preservation Plus*** 

Without electing the option, Contract Owners may be able to approximate (without replicating) the benefits of the Capital Preservation Plus Option. To do this, Contract Owners would have to determine how much of their Contract Value would need to be allocated to a Guaranteed Term Option so that the amount at maturity (principal plus interest attributable to the Guaranteed Term Option allocation) would approximate the original total investment. The balance of the Contract Value would be available to be allocated among the Fixed Account and a limited list of investment options. This represents an investment allocation strategy aimed at capital preservation.

Election of the Capital Preservation Plus Option, however, generally permits a higher percentage of the Contract Value to be allocated outside of the Guaranteed Term Options. This provides Contract Owners with a greater opportunity to benefit from market appreciation that is reflected in the Sub-Accounts' performance, while preserving the return of principal guarantee.

***Availability*** 

The Capital Preservation Plus Option is only available for election at the time of application until state approval is received for the Capital Preservation Plus Lifetime Income Option.

For contracts that already elected the Capital Preservation Plus Option, at the end of any Capital Preservation Plus program period or after terminating a Capital Preservation Plus Option, and if the Capital Preservation Plus Option is still available in the applicable jurisdiction, the Contract Owner may elect to participate in a new Capital Preservation Plus Option at the charges, rates and allocation percentages in effect at that point in time.

***Enhanced Capital Preservation Plus Option*** 

From time to time, Nationwide may offer an enhanced version of the Capital Preservation Plus Option. The enhanced Capital Preservation Plus Option costs the same as the standard Capital Preservation Plus Option and operates similarly. The distinction between the two options is that the enhanced version provides Contract Owners with a larger Non-Guaranteed Term Option component than would be available under the standard Capital Preservation Plus Option in exchange for stricter allocation restrictions on the Non-Guaranteed Term Option component. Contact the Service Center for the list of investment options available under this benefit. It is possible, under certain enhanced versions of the option, for a Contract Owner to have 100% of their investment allocated to the Non-Guaranteed Term Option component.

***Conditions Associated with the Capital Preservation Plus Option*** 

A Contract Owner with an outstanding loan may not elect the Capital Preservation Plus Option.

During the program period, the following conditions apply:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• If withdrawals are taken or contract charges are deducted from the Contract Value, the value of the guarantee will be reduced proportionally.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Only one Capital Preservation Plus Option program may be in effect at any given time.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• No new purchase payments may be applied to the contract.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Transfers between and among permitted investment options may not be submitted via Internet.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Nationwide will not permit loans to be taken from the contract.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• No optional benefit that assesses a charge to the Guaranteed Term Options may be added to the contract.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• If Annuitant dies and the Annuitant's spouse elects to continue the contract, the option will remain in effect and will continue until the end of the original program period.

If the contract is annuitized, surrendered, or liquidated for any reason prior to the end of the program period, all guarantees are terminated. A market value adjustment may apply to amounts transferred from a Guaranteed Term Option due to annuitization. A market value adjustment may apply to amounts withdrawn or transferred from a GTO and the withdrawal will be subject to the CDSC provisions of the contract.

After the end of the program period or after termination of the option the above conditions will no longer apply.

***Investments During the Program Period*** 

When the option is elected and after Nationwide receives all required information, Nationwide will declare the amount of the Contract Value that is available for allocation to the Non-Guaranteed Term Option component. The remainder of the Contract Value must be allocated to a Guaranteed Term Option, the length of which corresponds to the length of the

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program period elected by the Contract Owner. For program periods that begin on or after May 1, 2025, the requirement to allocate a portion of the Contract Value to the Guaranteed Term Option is removed; all Contract Value must be allocated to the Non-Guaranteed Option component.

Only certain investment options are available when a Contract Owner elects the Capital Preservation Plus Option. Nationwide selected the available investment options on the basis of certain risk factors associated with the underlying mutual fund's investment objective. The investment options that are unavailable were excluded on the basis of similar risk considerations.

The Fixed Account and the limited set of investment options are the only investment options available while the Capital Preservation Plus Option is elected. For the list of available investment options, see *Appendix A: Investment Options Available Under the Contract*.

Election of the Capital Preservation Plus Option will not be effective unless and until Nationwide receives allocation instructions based on the limited set of investment options. Allocations to investment options other than those listed are not permitted during the program period.

Nationwide reserves the right to modify the list of available investment options upon written notice to Contract Owners. If an investment option is deleted from the list of available investment options, such deletion will not affect Capital Preservation Plus Option programs already in effect.

***Withdrawals During the Program Period*** 

If the Contract Owner takes a withdrawal, Nationwide will surrender Accumulation Units from the Sub-Accounts and an amount from the Fixed Account and the GTO in proportion to the value in each option at the time of the withdrawal request, unless Nationwide is instructed otherwise. Withdrawals may not be taken exclusively from the Guaranteed Term Option. The partial withdrawal will cause a proportional negative adjustment to the guarantee. A market value adjustment may apply to amounts withdrawn from the GTO and the withdrawal will be subject to the CDSC provisions of the contract.

***Transfers During the Program Period*** 

Transfers to and from the Guaranteed Term Option are not permitted during the program period.

Transfers between and among the permitted investment options are subject to the terms and conditions in the *Transfers Prior to Annuitization* provision. During the program period, transfers to investment options that are not included in the Capital Preservation Plus Option program are not permitted.

***Terminating the Capital Preservation Plus Option*** 

Once elected, the Capital Preservation Plus Option cannot be revoked, except as provided below.

If the Contract Owner elected a program period matching a 7-year Guaranteed Term Option, upon reaching the fifth Contract Anniversary, the Contract Owner may terminate the Capital Preservation Plus Option. Any termination instructions must be received at the Service Center within 60 days after the fifth Contract Anniversary.

If the Contract Owner elected a program period matching a 10-year Guaranteed Term Option, upon reaching the seventh Contract Anniversary, the Contract Owner may terminate the Capital Preservation Plus Option. Any termination instructions must be received at the Service Center within 60 days after the seventh Contract Anniversary.

If the Contract Owner terminates the Capital Preservation Plus Option as described above, the charges associated with the option will no longer be assessed, all guarantees associated with the option will terminate, the contract's investment allocations will remain the same as when the program was in effect (unless Nationwide is instructed otherwise), and all conditions associated with the Capital Preservation Plus Option are removed.

***Fulfilling the Return of Principal Guarantee*** 

At the end of the program period, if the Contract Value is less than the guaranteed amount, Nationwide will credit an amount to the contract so that the Contract Value equals the guaranteed amount. Amounts credited under this option are considered, for purposes of other benefits under this contract, earnings, not purchase payments. If the Contract Owner does not elect to begin a new Capital Preservation Plus Option program, the amount previously allocated to the Guaranteed Term Option and any amounts credited under the guarantee will be allocated to the money market Sub-Account.

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***Election of a New Capital Preservation Plus Option*** 

At the end of any program period or after terminating a Capital Preservation Plus Option, the Contract Owner may elect to participate in a new Capital Preservation Plus Option program at the charges, rates and allocation percentages in effect at that point in time. Nationwide will communicate the ensuing program period end to the Contract Owner approximately 75 days before the end of the period and this notice will include a list of the limited investment options available. If the Contract Owner elects to participate in a new program, such election and complete instructions must be received by Nationwide within 60 days before the end of the preceding program period or within 60 days before the program termination, whichever is applicable.

***Conversion to the Capital Preservation Plus Lifetime Income Option*** 

Upon state approval of the Capital Preservation Plus Lifetime Income Option, at the end of CCP program period or after terminating a Capital Preservation Plus Option, the Contract Owner may elect to replace the Capital Preservation Plus Option with the Capital Preservation Plus Lifetime Income Option (or an enhanced version thereof, if available) at the rates, conditions, allocation percentages, and prices in effect at that point in time. Any such election must be received by Nationwide within 60 days before the end of the preceding CCP program period or within 60 days before the Capital Preservation Plus Option termination, whichever is applicable.

**5% Nationwide Lifetime Income Rider (formerly the 5% Lifetime Income Option)**

The 5% Nationwide Lifetime Income Rider (the "5% Nationwide L.inc Rider") provides for Lifetime Withdrawals, up to a certain amount each year, even after the Contract Value is $0, provided that the Contract Owner does not deplete the Current Income Benefit Base by taking excess withdrawals. Investment restrictions apply. The age of the person upon which the benefit depends (the "determining life") must be between 45 and 85 years old at the time of application. For most contracts, the determining life is that of the Contract Owner. For those contracts where the Contract Owner is a non-natural person, for purposes of this option, the determining life is that of the Annuitant, and all references in this option to "Contract Owner" shall mean Annuitant. If, in addition to the Annuitant, a Co-Annuitant or joint annuitant has been elected, the determining life will be that of the primary Annuitant as named on the application. The determining life may not be changed.

***Availability*** 

For contracts issued before May 1, 2007, the 5% Nationwide Lifetime Income Rider is available for election at any time. For all other contracts, the 5% Nationwide Lifetime Income Rider is not available for election. Once elected, the 5% Nationwide L.inc Rider is irrevocable. The 5% Nationwide L.inc Rider is not available on beneficially owned contracts – those contracts that are inherited by a beneficiary and the beneficiary continues to hold the contract as a beneficiary (as opposed to treating the contract as his/her own) for tax purposes. However, if such contract becomes beneficially owned by the spouse of the Contract Owner, and the Joint Option for the 5% Nationwide Lifetime Income Rider is elected, then the spouse may keep the 5% Nationwide L.inc Rider. However, once a contract becomes beneficially owned, the contract will not receive the benefit of the RMD privilege discussed later in this section. The 5% Nationwide Lifetime Income Rider may not be elected if a loan is outstanding or if any of the following optional benefits are elected: another Nationwide Lifetime Income Rider, the Capital Preservation Plus Lifetime Income Option, or an Extra Value Option.

***5% Nationwide L.inc Rider Charge*** 

In exchange for Lifetime Withdrawals, Nationwide will assess an annual charge not to exceed 1.00% of the Current Income Benefit Base. Currently, the charge for the 5% Nationwide Lifetime Income Rider is 0.85% of the Current Income Benefit Base. The current charge will not change, except, possibly, upon the Contract Owner's election to reset the benefit base, as discussed herein. If the current charge does change, it will not exceed the maximum charge of 1.00% of the Current Income Benefit Base.

The charge will be assessed on each anniversary of the date the 5% Nationwide L.inc Rider was elected (each a "5% Nationwide L.inc Anniversary") and will be deducted via redemption of Accumulation Units. The charge will be assessed until annuitization. A prorated charge will also be deducted upon full surrender of the contract. Accumulation Units will be redeemed proportionally from each Sub-Account in which the Contract Owner is invested at the time the charge is taken. Amounts redeemed as the 5% Nationwide L.inc Rider charge will not negatively impact calculations associated with other benefits elected or available under the contract, will not be subject to a CDSC, and will not reduce amounts available under the CDSC-free withdrawal privilege.

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***Lifetime Income Rider Investment Restrictions*** 

Election of the 5% Nationwide L.inc Rider requires that the Contract Owner, until annuitization, allocate the entire Contract Value to a limited set of investment options currently available in the contract. For the list of available investment options, see *Appendix A: Investment Options Available Under the Contract*. Allocation requests to investment options other than the limited set of investment options will not be honored; they will be treated as though no allocation request was submitted. Nationwide may offer Dollar Cost Averaging for Living Benefits described in the *Contract Owner Services* provision. Allocation to the Fixed Account is not permitted (except as the originating account when the Contract Owner elects Dollar Cost Averaging for Living Benefits). Allocation to the GTOs is not permitted.

***Transfers Among Permitted Investment Options*** 

The Contract Owner may reallocate the Contract Value among the limited set of investment options in accordance with the *Transfers Prior to Annuitization* provision.

***Subsequent Purchase Payments*** 

Subsequent purchase payments are permitted under the 5% Nationwide L.inc Rider as long as the Contract Value is greater than $0. Effective July 15, 2013, subsequent purchase payments are limited to an aggregate total of $50,000 in any calendar year. The $50,000 threshold may take into consideration all contracts issued by Nationwide to a particular Contract Owner or using the same determining life. If subsequent purchase payments are submitted in excess of $50,000 in any calendar year, the entire purchase payment that causes the aggregate amount to exceed $50,000 will be immediately returned to the Contract Owner in the same form in which it was received. Contract Owners may contact the Service Center to find out if Nationwide will accept a particular subsequent purchase payment. Nationwide may waive the $50,000 limitation for subsequent purchase payments in the future.

***Determination of the Income Benefit Base Prior to the First Withdrawal*** 

Upon contract issuance, the Original Income Benefit Base is equal to the Contract Value. Thereafter, Nationwide tracks, on a continuous basis, the Current Income Benefit Base which is used to calculate the Lifetime Withdrawal Amount. The Current Income Benefit Base from the date of contract issuance until the first Lifetime Withdrawal will reflect any additional purchase payments, Extra Value Option credits and Purchase Payment Credits, and reset opportunities, as described below.

Provided no withdrawals are taken from the contract, the Current Income Benefit Base for the 5% Nationwide L.inc Rider will equal the greater of:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) the highest Contract Value on any Contract Anniversary plus purchase payments submitted and any Extra Value Option credits and Purchase Payment Credits applied after that Contract Anniversary; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) the 5% roll-up amount, which is equal to the sum of the following calculations:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Original Income Benefit Base with Roll-up: the Original Income Benefit Base, plus 5% of the Original Income Benefit Base for each Contract Anniversary up to and including the 10<sup>th</sup> Contract Anniversary; plus

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Purchase Payments with Roll-up: any purchase payments submitted after contract issuance and before the 10<sup>th</sup> Contract Anniversary, plus any Extra Value Option credits and Purchase Payment Credits applied, increased by simple interest at an annual rate of 5% each year from the date of the purchase payment through the 10<sup>th</sup> Contract Anniversary; plus

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) Purchase Payments with No Roll-up: any purchase payments submitted after the 10<sup>th</sup> Contract Anniversary plus any Extra Value Option credits and Purchase Payment Credits applied.

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| ***Example:*** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; Mr. J purchased a contract with the 5% Nationwide Lifetime Income Rider at the age of 55. <br> He decides to start taking income at the age of 65. The 5% Nationwide Lifetime Income <br> Rider will pay Mr. J lifetime income based on the Lifetime Withdrawal Percentage applied to <br> the Current Income Benefit Base. Assume Mr. J's Current Income Benefit Base is equal to <br> the 5% roll-up amount. If Mr. J's Lifetime Withdrawal Percentage was 5% and his 5% roll-up <br> amount was $150,000, then his lifetime income would be $7,500 ($150,000 x 5%) annually.<br>|

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When a purchase payment and any Extra Value Option credits and Purchase Payment Credits are applied on a date other than a Contract Anniversary, simple interest is calculated using a prorated method based upon the number of days from the date of the purchase payment to the next Contract Anniversary. However, if at any time prior to the first withdrawal the

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Contract Value equals $0, no additional purchase payments will be accepted and no further benefit base calculations will be made. The Current Income Benefit Base will be set equal to the benefit base calculated on the most recent Contract Anniversary minus adjustments made for excess withdrawals after that date, and the Lifetime Withdrawal Amount will be based on that Current Income Benefit Base. Since the roll-up is only calculated for the first 10 Contract Years or prior to the first withdrawal, whichever comes first, any purchase payments the Contract Owner makes during that time period will increase the Current Income Benefit Base more than purchase payments made after that time period.

***Lifetime Withdrawals*** 

At any time after the 5% Nationwide L.inc Rider is elected, the Contract Owner may begin taking the Lifetime Withdrawal Amount by taking a withdrawal from the contract. **The first withdrawal under the contract constitutes the first Lifetime Withdrawal, even if such withdrawal is taken to meet minimum distribution requirements under the Internal Revenue Code or is taken to pay advisory or investment management fees.** Nationwide will surrender Accumulation Units proportionally from the Sub-Accounts as of the date of the withdrawal request. As with any withdrawal, Lifetime Withdrawals reduce the Contract Value and consequently, the amount available for annuitization.

At the time of the first Lifetime Withdrawal, the 5% roll-up amount terminates and the Current Income Benefit Base is locked in and will not change unless the Contract Owner takes excess withdrawals, elects a reset opportunity (both discussed later in this provision), or submits additional purchase payments. Additional purchase payments submitted after the first Lifetime Withdrawal will increase the Current Income Benefit Base by the amount of the purchase payment.

Simultaneously, the Lifetime Withdrawal Percentage is determined based on the age of the Contract Owner as indicated in the following tables. State specific Lifetime Withdrawal Percentages, based on the approved table at the time of application, can be obtained from your financial professional or by contacting the Service Center.

For contracts that elect this option on or after May 1, 2009, or the date of state approval (whichever is later):

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Contract Owner's Age**<br> **(at time of first lifetime income withdrawal)**<br>| **45 up to 59½** | **59½ through 64** | **65 through 80** | **81 and older** |
| Lifetime Withdrawal Percentage | &nbsp;&nbsp; 3.00% | &nbsp;&nbsp; 4.00% | &nbsp;&nbsp; 5.00% | &nbsp;&nbsp; 6.00% |

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For contracts that elect this option before May 1, 2009, or the date of state approval (whichever is later):

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Contract Owner's Age**<br> **(at time of first lifetime income withdrawal)**<br>| **45 up to 59½** | **59½ through 66** | **67 through 71** | **72 through 80** | **81 and older** |
| Lifetime Withdrawal Percentage | &nbsp;&nbsp; 4.00% | &nbsp;&nbsp; 5.00% | &nbsp;&nbsp; 5.50% | &nbsp;&nbsp; 6.00% | &nbsp;&nbsp; 7.00% |

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A Contract Owner will receive the greatest Lifetime Withdrawal Percentage only if he or she does not take a withdrawal from the contract prior to age 81.

**Note:** The Internal Revenue Code requires that IRAs, SEP IRAs, Simple IRAs, and Investment-Only Contracts begin distributions no later than April 1 of the calendar year following the calendar year in which the Contract Owner reaches age 73 (age 72 if born after June 30, 1949 and before January 1, 1951, or age 70½ if born before July 1, 1949). **Contract Owners subject to minimum required distribution rules may not be able to take advantage of the Lifetime Withdrawal Percentages available at higher age bands if distributions are taken from the contract to meet these Internal Revenue Code requirements.** Contract Owners who elect not to take minimum required distributions from this contract, i.e., they take minimum required distributions from other sources, may be able to take advantage of Lifetime Withdrawal Percentages at the higher age bands. Consult a qualified tax advisor for more information.

At the time of the first Lifetime Withdrawal and on each 5% Nationwide L.inc Anniversary thereafter, the Lifetime Withdrawal Percentage is multiplied by the Current Income Benefit Base to determine the Lifetime Withdrawal Amount for that year. The Lifetime Withdrawal Amount is the maximum amount that can be withdrawn from the contract before the next 5% Nationwide L.inc Anniversary without reducing the Current Income Benefit Base. The ability to withdraw the Lifetime Withdrawal Amount will continue until the earlier of the Contract Owner's death or annuitization.

The Contract Owner can elect to set up Systematic Withdrawals or can request each withdrawal separately. All Lifetime Withdrawal requests must be made on a Nationwide form available by contacting the Service Center.

Each year's Lifetime Withdrawal Amount is non-cumulative. A Contract Owner cannot take a previous year's Lifetime Withdrawal Amount in a subsequent year without causing an excess withdrawal (discussed herein) that will reduce the Current Income Benefit Base. Although Lifetime Withdrawals up to the Lifetime Withdrawal Amount do not reduce the Current Income Benefit Base, they do reduce the Contract Value and the death benefit.

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***Impact of Withdrawals in Excess of the Lifetime Withdrawal Amount*** 

The Contract Owner is permitted to withdraw Contract Value in excess of that year's Lifetime Withdrawal Amount provided that the Contract Value is greater than $0. Withdrawals in excess of the Lifetime Withdrawal Amount will reduce the Current Income Benefit Base, and consequently, the Lifetime Withdrawal Amount calculated for subsequent years. In the event of excess withdrawals, the Current Income Benefit Base will be reduced by the greater of:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) the dollar amount of the withdrawal in excess of the Lifetime Withdrawal Amount; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) a figure representing the proportional amount of the withdrawal. This amount is determined by the following formula:

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|:---|:---|:---|
| dollar amount of the excess withdrawal | X | &nbsp;&nbsp; Current Income Benefit Base<br> prior to the withdrawal |
| Contract Value (reduced by the amount<br> of the Lifetime Withdrawal Amount withdrawn)<br>| X | &nbsp;&nbsp; Current Income Benefit Base<br> prior to the withdrawal |

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In situations where the Contract Value exceeds the existing Current Income Benefit Base, excess withdrawals will typically result in a dollar amount reduction to the new Current Income Benefit Base. In situations where the Contract Value is less than the existing Current Income Benefit Base, excess withdrawals will typically result in a proportional reduction to the new Current Income Benefit Base.

Currently, Nationwide allows for an "RMD privilege" whereby Nationwide permits a Contract Owner to withdraw Contract Value in excess of the Lifetime Withdrawal Amount without reducing the Current Income Benefit Base if such excess withdrawal is for the sole purpose of meeting Internal Revenue Code required minimum distributions for this contract. This RMD privilege does not apply to beneficially owned contracts. In order to qualify for the RMD privilege, the Contract Owner must:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) be at least 73 (age 72 if born after June 30, 1949 and before January 1, 1951, or age 70½ if born before July 1, 1949) as of the date of the request;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) own the contract as an IRA, SEP IRA, Simple IRA, or Investment-Only Contract; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(3) submit a completed administrative form in advance of the withdrawal to the Service Center.

Nationwide reserves the right to modify or eliminate the RMD privilege if there is any change to the Internal Revenue Code or IRS rules relating to required minimum distributions, including the issuance of relevant IRS guidance. If Nationwide exercises this right, Nationwide will provide notice to Contract Owners and any withdrawal in excess of the Lifetime Withdrawal Amount will reduce the remaining Current Income Benefit Base.

Once the Contract Value falls to $0, the Contract Owner is no longer permitted to submit additional purchase payments or take withdrawals in excess of the Lifetime Withdrawal Amount. Additionally, there is no Contract Value to annuitize, making the payment of the Lifetime Withdrawal Amount associated with this option the only income stream producing benefit remaining in the contract.

***Reset Opportunities*** 

Nationwide offers an automatic reset of the Current Income Benefit Base. If, on any 5% Nationwide L.inc Anniversary, the Contract Value exceeds the Current Income Benefit Base, Nationwide will automatically reset the Current Income Benefit Base to equal that Contract Value. This higher amount will be the new Current Income Benefit Base. This automatic reset will continue until either the current charge for or the list of permitted investment options associated with the 5% Nationwide L.inc Rider changes.

In the event the current charge for or the list of permitted investment options of the 5% Nationwide L.inc Rider changes, the reset opportunities still exist, but are no longer automatic. An election to reset the Current Income Benefit Base must be made by the Contract Owner to Nationwide. On or about each 5% Nationwide L.inc Anniversary, Nationwide will provide the Contract Owner with information necessary to make this determination. Specifically, Nationwide will provide: the Contract Value; the Current Income Benefit Base; the current terms and conditions associated with the 5% Nationwide L.inc Rider; and instructions on how to communicate an election to reset the benefit base.

If the Contract Owner elects to reset the Current Income Benefit Base, it will be at the then current terms and conditions of the option as described in the most current prospectus. If Nationwide does not receive a Contract Owner's election to reset the Current Income Benefit Base within 60 days after the 5% Nationwide L.inc Anniversary, Nationwide will assume

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that the Contract Owner does not wish to reset the Current Income Benefit Base. If the Current Income Benefit Base is not reset, it will remain the same and the terms and conditions of the 5% Nationwide L.inc Rider will not change (as applicable to that particular contract).

Contract Owners may cancel the automatic reset feature of the 5% Nationwide L.inc Rider by notifying Nationwide as to such election. Nationwide reserves the right to modify or terminate the automatic reset feature at any time upon written notice to Contract Owners.

***Settlement Options*** 

If a Contract Owner's Contract Value falls to $0 and there is still a positive Current Income Benefit Base, Nationwide will provide the Contract Owner with settlement options. Specifically, Nationwide will provide a notification to the Contract Owner describing the following three options, along with instructions on how to submit the election to Nationwide:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) The Contract Owner can take Lifetime Withdrawals of the Lifetime Withdrawal Amount until the death of the Contract Owner;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) The Contract Owner can elect the Age Based Lump Sum Settlement Option, as described below; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(3) If the Contract Owner qualifies after a medical examination, the Contract Owner can elect the Underwritten Lump Sum Settlement Option, as described below.

The options above each result in a different amount ultimately received under the 5% Nationwide L.inc Rider. The Underwritten Lump Sum Settlement Option will generally pay a larger amount than the Age Based Lump Sum Settlement Option when a Contract Owner is healthier than the normal population. Regardless of age or health, the Underwritten Lump Sum Settlement Option amount will never be less than the Age Based Lump Sum Settlement Option amount. Election of the Age Based Lump Sum Settlement Option enables the Contract Owner to receive payment without a medical exam, which could potentially delay payment. Before selecting a settlement option, consult with a financial professional to determine which option is best based on the Contract Owner's individual financial situation and needs.

The Contract Owner will have 60 days from the date of Nationwide's notification letter to make an election ("Notification Period"). Once the Contract Owner makes an election, the election is irrevocable. **If the Contract Owner is receiving Systematic Withdrawals of the Lifetime Withdrawal Amount and does not make an election within the Notification Period, Nationwide will continue sending Systematic Withdrawals of the full amount of the Lifetime Withdrawal Amount to the Contract Owner.** If the Contract Owner had requested Systematic Withdrawals of only a portion of the Lifetime Withdrawal Amount prior to the notice, Systematic Withdrawals will continue, but Nationwide will increase the Lifetime Withdrawals to the full amount of the Lifetime Withdrawal Amount.

**If the Contract Owner is not taking Systematic Withdrawals of the Lifetime Withdrawal Amount and does not make an election within the Notification Period, Nationwide will initiate Systematic Withdrawals of the Lifetime Withdrawal Amount on behalf of the Contract Owner and will begin mailing to the Contract Owner on an annual basis an amount equal to the Lifetime Withdrawal Amount. If Nationwide initiates Systematic Withdrawals of the Lifetime Withdrawal Amount on behalf of the Contract Owner, it will be irrevocable.** If Nationwide initiates Systematic Withdrawals of the Lifetime Withdrawal Amount on behalf of the Contract Owner, the first payment of the Lifetime Withdrawal Amount will be sent on the next business day following the Notification Period ("Settlement Payment Date"). Nationwide will then send the Contract Owner the Lifetime Withdrawal Amount annually on the anniversary of the Settlement Payment Date (or the next business day if the anniversary of the Settlement Payment Date does not fall on a business day). Nationwide will mail a check to the Contract Owner's address on record. The Contract Owner may contact the Service Center at any time to change the frequency of the Systematic Withdrawals.

**Note:** In any event, if the Contract Owner does not make an election within the Notification Period, Nationwide will send the Contract Owner the full amount of the Lifetime Withdrawal Amount to which he/she is entitled to each year. There may be tax consequences if Nationwide increases or initiates the Lifetime Withdrawals on behalf of a Contract Owner. Consult a qualified tax advisor.

*Age Based Lump Sum Settlement Option* 

Under the Age Based Lump Sum Settlement Option, in lieu of taking Lifetime Withdrawals of the Lifetime Withdrawal Amount, Nationwide will pay the Contract Owner a lump sum equal to the Contract Owner's most recently calculated Lifetime Withdrawal Amount multiplied by the Annual Benefit Multiplier listed below:

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Contract Owner's Age\*** | **Up to Age 70** | **71-75** | **76-80** | **81-85** | **86-90** | **91-95** | **96+** |
| Annual Benefit Multiplier | 5.5 | 4.5 | 3.5 | 2.5 | 2.0 | 1.5 | 1.0 |

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As of the date the Age Based Lump Sum Option is elected.

For contracts that have elected the Joint Option for the 5% Nationwide Lifetime Income Rider, if both spouses are living on the date the Age Based Lump Sum Settlement Option is elected, Nationwide will use the age of the younger spouse minus three years to determine the Annual Benefit Multiplier. If only one spouse is living on the date the Age Based Lump Sum Settlement Option is elected, Nationwide will use the age of the living spouse to determine the Annual Benefit Multiplier.

*Underwritten Lump Sum Settlement Option* 

Under the Underwritten Lump Sum Settlement Option, in lieu of taking Lifetime Withdrawals of the Lifetime Withdrawal Amount, for those who qualify based on a medical exam, Nationwide will pay the Contract Owner a lump sum based upon the attained age, sex, and health of the Contract Owner (and spouse if the Joint Option for the 5% Nationwide Lifetime Income Rider is elected). Nationwide will provide the Contract Owner with a medical examination form, which must be completed by a certified physician chosen by the Contract Owner. Upon completion of underwriting by Nationwide, the lump sum settlement amount (determined as of the date that Nationwide received all of the necessary information) is issued to the Contract Owner.

***Annuitization*** 

If the Contract Owner elects to annuitize the contract, this option will terminate. Specifically, the charge associated with the option will no longer be assessed and all benefits associated with the 5% Nationwide L.inc Rider will terminate.

***Death of Determining Life*** 

For contracts with no Joint Option for the 5% Nationwide Lifetime Income Rider, upon the death of the determining life, the benefits associated with the option terminate. If the Contract Owner is also the Annuitant, the death benefit will be paid in accordance with the *Death Benefit* provision. If the Contract Owner is not the Annuitant, the Contract Value will be distributed as described in *Appendix B: Contract Types and Tax Information*.

For contracts with the Joint Option for the 5% Nationwide Lifetime Income Rider, upon the death of the determining life, the surviving spouse continues to receive the same benefit associated with the 5% Nationwide L.inc Rider which had been received by the deceased spouse, for the remainder of the survivor's lifetime. The Contract Value will reflect the death benefit and the Spousal Protection Annuity Option.

***Tax Treatment*** 

Although the tax treatment for withdrawals under withdrawal benefits such as the 5% Nationwide Lifetime Income Rider is not clear, Nationwide will treat a portion of each Lifetime Withdrawal as a taxable distribution, as follows:

First, Nationwide determines which is greater: (1) the Contract Value immediately before the Lifetime Withdrawal; or (2) the Lifetime Withdrawal Amount immediately before the Lifetime Withdrawal. That amount (the greater of (1) or (2)) minus any remaining investment in the contract at the time of the Lifetime Withdrawal represents the gain in the contract and the portion of the Lifetime Withdrawal reported as a taxable distribution. Where the gain in the contract exceeds the Lifetime Withdrawal, the full amount of the Lifetime Withdrawal will be reported as a taxable distribution. Consult a qualified tax advisor.

**7% Nationwide Lifetime Income Rider (formerly the 7% Lifetime Income Option)**

The 7% Nationwide Lifetime Income (the "7% Nationwide L.inc") Rider provides for Lifetime Withdrawals, up to a certain amount each year, even after the Contract Value is $0, provided that the Contract Owner does not deplete the Current Income Benefit Base by taking excess withdrawals. Investment restrictions apply. The age of the person upon which the benefit depends (the "determining life") must be between 50 and 85 years old at the time of application (for contracts issued prior to January 24, 2011, the Contract Owner must have been between 45 and 85 at the time of application). For most contracts, the determining life is that of the Contract Owner. For those contracts where the Contract Owner is a non-natural person, for purposes of this option, the determining life is that of the Annuitant, and all references in this option to "Contract Owner" shall mean Annuitant. If, in addition to the Annuitant, a Co-Annuitant or joint annuitant has been elected, the determining life will be that of the primary Annuitant as named on the application. The determining life may not be changed.

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***Availability*** 

Once elected, the 7% Nationwide L.inc Rider is irrevocable. For contracts issued on or after January 24, 2011, the 7% Nationwide Lifetime Income Rider is available for election only for contracts issued in the State of New York and must be elected at the time of application. For contracts issued before January 24, 2011, the 7% Nationwide Lifetime Income Rider was available in all states (subject to state approval) and must have been elected at the time of application. The 7% Nationwide L.inc Rider is not available on beneficially owned contracts – those contracts that are inherited by a beneficiary and the beneficiary continues to hold the contract as a beneficiary (as opposed to treating the contract as his/her own) for tax purposes. However, if such contract becomes beneficially owned by the spouse of the Contract Owner, and the Joint Option for the 7% Nationwide Lifetime Income Rider is elected, then the spouse may keep the 7% Nationwide L.inc Rider. However, once a contract becomes beneficially owned, the contract will not receive the benefit of the RMD privilege discussed later in this section. The 7% Nationwide Lifetime Income Rider may not be elected if a loan is outstanding or if any of the following optional benefits are elected: another Nationwide Lifetime Income Rider, the Capital Preservation Plus Lifetime Income Option, or an Extra Value Option.

***7% Nationwide L.inc Rider Charge*** 

In exchange for Lifetime Withdrawals, Nationwide will assess an annual charge not to exceed 1.00% of the Current Income Benefit Base. For contracts that elect the 7% Nationwide Lifetime Income Rider on or after December 5, 2011, or the date of state approval (whichever is later), the current charge is 1.00% of the Current Income Benefit Base. For contracts that elected the 7% Nationwide Lifetime Income Rider before December 5, 2011, or the date of state approval (whichever is later), the current charge is 0.95% of the Current Income Benefit Base. The current charge will not change, except, possibly, upon the Contract Owner's election to reset the benefit base, as discussed herein. If the current charge does change, it will not exceed the maximum charge of 1.00% of the Current Income Benefit Base.

The charge will be assessed on each Contract Anniversary and will be deducted via redemption of Accumulation Units. The charge will be assessed until annuitization. A prorated charge will also be deducted upon full surrender of the contract. Accumulation Units will be redeemed proportionally from each Sub-Account in which the Contract Owner is invested at the time the charge is taken. Amounts redeemed as the 7% Nationwide L.inc Rider charge will not negatively impact calculations associated with other benefits elected or available under the contract, will not be subject to a CDSC, and will not reduce amounts available under the CDSC-free withdrawal privilege.

***Lifetime Income Rider Investment Restrictions*** 

Election of the 7% Nationwide L.inc Rider requires that the Contract Owner, until annuitization, allocate the entire Contract Value to a limited set of investment options currently available in the contract. For the list of available investment options, see *Appendix A: Investment Options Available Under the Contract*. Allocation requests to investment options other than the limited set of investment options will not be honored; they will be treated as though no allocation request was submitted. Nationwide may offer Dollar Cost Averaging for Living Benefits described in the *Contract Owner Services* provision. Allocation to the Fixed Account is not permitted (except as the originating account when the Contract Owner elects Dollar Cost Averaging for Living Benefits). Allocation to the GTOs is not permitted.

***Transfers Among Permitted Investment Options*** 

The Contract Owner may reallocate the Contract Value among the limited set of investment options in accordance with the *Transfers Prior to Annuitization* provision.

***Subsequent Purchase Payments*** 

Subsequent purchase payments are permitted under the 7% Nationwide L.inc Rider as long as the Contract Value is greater than $0. Effective July 15, 2013, subsequent purchase payments are limited to an aggregate total of $50,000 in any calendar year. The $50,000 threshold may take into consideration all contracts issued by Nationwide to a particular Contract Owner or using the same determining life. If subsequent purchase payments are submitted in excess of $50,000 in any calendar year, the entire purchase payment that causes the aggregate amount to exceed $50,000 will be immediately returned to the Contract Owner in the same form in which it was received. Contract Owners may contact the Service Center to find out if Nationwide will accept a particular subsequent purchase payment. Nationwide may waive the $50,000 limitation for subsequent purchase payments in the future.

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***Determination of the Income Benefit Base Prior to the First Withdrawal*** 

Upon contract issuance, the Original Income Benefit Base is equal to the Contract Value. Thereafter, Nationwide tracks, on a continuous basis, the Current Income Benefit Base which is used to calculate the benefit amount. The Current Income Benefit Base from the date of contract issuance until the first Lifetime Withdrawal will reflect any additional purchase payments, Extra Value Option credits and Purchase Payment Credits, and reset opportunities, as described below.

Provided no withdrawals are taken from the contract, the Current Income Benefit Base for the 7% Nationwide L.inc Rider will equal the greater of:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) the highest Contract Value on any Contract Anniversary plus purchase payments submitted and any Extra Value Option credits and Purchase Payment Credits applied after that Contract Anniversary; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) the 7% roll-up amount, which is equal to the sum of the following calculations:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Original Income Benefit Base with Roll-up: the Original Income Benefit Base, plus 7% of the Original Income Benefit Base for each Contract Anniversary up to and including the 10<sup>th</sup> Contract Anniversary; plus

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Purchase Payments with Roll-up: any purchase payments submitted after contract issuance and before the 10<sup>th</sup> Contract Anniversary, plus any Extra Value Option credits and Purchase Payment Credits applied, increased by simple interest at an annual rate of 7% each year from the date of the purchase payment through the 10<sup>th</sup> Contract Anniversary; plus

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) Purchase Payments with No Roll-up: any purchase payments submitted after the 10<sup>th</sup> Contract Anniversary plus any Extra Value Option credits and Purchase Payment Credits applied.

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| ***Example:*** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; Mr. J purchased a contract with the 7% Nationwide Lifetime Income Rider at the age of 55. <br> He decides to start taking income at the age of 65. The 7% Nationwide Lifetime Income <br> Rider will pay Mr. J lifetime income based on the Lifetime Withdrawal Percentage applied to <br> the Current Income Benefit Base. Assume Mr. J's Current Income Benefit Base is equal to <br> the 7% roll-up amount. If Mr. J's Lifetime Withdrawal Percentage was 5% and his 7% roll-up <br> amount was $170,000, then his lifetime income would be $8,500 ($170,000 x 5%) annually.<br>|

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When a purchase payment and any Extra Value Option credits and Purchase Payment Credits are applied on a date other than a Contract Anniversary, simple interest is calculated using a prorated method based upon the number of days from the date of the purchase payment to the next Contract Anniversary. However, if at any time prior to the first Lifetime Withdrawal the Contract Value equals $0, no additional purchase payments will be accepted and no further benefit base calculations will be made. The Current Income Benefit Base will be set equal to the benefit base calculated on the most recent Contract Anniversary minus adjustments made for excess withdrawals after that date, and the Lifetime Withdrawal Amount will be based on that Current Income Benefit Base. Since the roll-up is only calculated for the first 10 Contract Years or prior to the first Lifetime Withdrawal, whichever comes first, any purchase payments the Contract Owner makes during that time period will increase the Current Income Benefit Base more than purchase payments made after that time period.

***Lifetime Withdrawals*** 

At any time after the 7% Nationwide L.inc Rider is elected, the Contract Owner may begin taking the lifetime income benefit by taking a Lifetime Withdrawal from the contract. **The first withdrawal under the contract constitutes the first Lifetime Withdrawal, even if such withdrawal is taken to meet minimum distribution requirements under the Internal Revenue Code or is taken to pay advisory or investment management fees**. Nationwide will surrender Accumulation Units proportionally from the Sub-Accounts as of the date of the withdrawal request. As with any withdrawal, Lifetime Withdrawals reduce the Contract Value and consequently, the amount available for annuitization.

At the time of the first Lifetime Withdrawal, the 7% roll-up amount terminates and the Current Income Benefit Base is locked in and will not change unless the Contract Owner takes excess withdrawals, elects a reset opportunity (both discussed later in this provision), or submits additional purchase payments. Additional purchase payments submitted after the first Lifetime Withdrawal from the contract will increase the Current Income Benefit Base by the amount of the purchase payment.

Simultaneously, the Lifetime Withdrawal Percentage is determined based on the age of the Contract Owner as indicated in the following table:

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For contracts issued on or after December 5, 2011 or the date of state approval (whichever is later):

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| **Contract Owner's Age**<br> **(at time of first withdrawal)**<br>| **50 up to 59½** | **59½ through 64** | **65 through 80** | **81 and older** |
| Lifetime Withdrawal Percentage\* | &nbsp;&nbsp; 3.00% | &nbsp;&nbsp; 3.75% | &nbsp;&nbsp; 4.75% | &nbsp;&nbsp; 5.75% |

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For contracts that elect the 7% Spousal Continuation Benefit, the Lifetime Withdrawal Percentages will be reduced (see *Joint Option for the 7% Nationwide Lifetime Income Rider (formerly the 7% Spousal Continuation Benefit)*).

For contracts issued on or after January 24, 2011 or the date of state approval (whichever is later) and before December 5, 2011 or the date of state approval of the changes noted above (whichever is later):

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Contract Owner's Age**<br> **(at time of first withdrawal)**<br>| **50 up to 59½** | **59½ through 64** | **65 through 80** | **81 and older** |
| Lifetime Withdrawal Percentage | &nbsp;&nbsp; 3.00% | &nbsp;&nbsp; 4.00% | &nbsp;&nbsp; 5.25% | &nbsp;&nbsp; 6.25% |

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For contracts issued on or after May 1, 2010 or the date of state approval (whichever is later) and before January 24, 2011 or the date of state approval of the changes noted above (whichever is later):

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| **Contract Owner's Age**<br> **(at time of first withdrawal)**<br>| **45 up to 59½** | **59½ through 64** | **65 through 80** | **81 and older** |
| Lifetime Withdrawal Percentage | &nbsp;&nbsp; 3.00% | &nbsp;&nbsp; 4.00% | &nbsp;&nbsp; 5.25% | &nbsp;&nbsp; 6.25% |

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For contracts issued on or after May 1, 2009 or the date of state approval (whichever is later) and before May 1, 2010 or the date of state approval of the changes noted above (whichever is later):

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Contract Owner's Age**<br> **(at time of first withdrawal)**<br>| **45 up to 59½** | **59½ through 64** | **65 through 80** | **81 and older** |
| Lifetime Withdrawal Percentage | &nbsp;&nbsp; 3.00% | &nbsp;&nbsp; 4.00% | &nbsp;&nbsp; 5.00% | &nbsp;&nbsp; 6.00% |

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For contracts issued before May 1, 2009 or the date of state approval of the changes noted above (whichever is later):

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Contract Owner's Age**<br> **(at time of first withdrawal)**<br>| **45 up to 59½** | **59½ through 66** | **67 through 71** | **72 through 80** | **81 and older** |
| Lifetime Withdrawal Percentage | &nbsp;&nbsp; 4.00% | &nbsp;&nbsp; 5.00% | &nbsp;&nbsp; 5.50% | &nbsp;&nbsp; 6.00% | &nbsp;&nbsp; 7.00% |

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A Contract Owner will receive the greatest Lifetime Withdrawal Percentage only if he or she does not take a surrender from the contract prior to age 81.

For contracts that elect the Joint Option for the 7% Nationwide Lifetime Income Rider, the Lifetime Withdrawal Percentages will be equal to or less than the Lifetime Withdrawal Percentages for the 7% Nationwide L.inc Rider.

**Note:** The Internal Revenue Code requires that IRAs, SEP IRAs, Simple IRAs, and Investment-Only Contracts begin distributions no later than April 1 of the calendar year following the calendar year in which the Contract Owner reaches age 73 (age 72 if born after June 30, 1949 and before January 1, 1951, or age 70½ if born before July 1, 1949). **Contract Owners subject to minimum required distribution rules may not be able to take advantage of the Lifetime Withdrawal Percentages available at higher age bands if distributions are taken from the contract to meet these Internal Revenue Code requirements.** Contract Owners who elect not to take minimum required distributions from this contract, *i.e.*, they take minimum required distributions from other sources, may be able to take advantage of Lifetime Withdrawal Percentages at the higher age bands. Consult a qualified tax advisor for more information.

At the time of the first Lifetime Withdrawal and on each Contract Anniversary thereafter, the Lifetime Withdrawal Percentage is multiplied by the Current Income Benefit Base to determine the Lifetime Withdrawal Amount for that year. The Lifetime Withdrawal Amount is the maximum amount that can be withdrawn from the contract before the next Contract Anniversary without reducing the Current Income Benefit Base. The ability to withdraw the Lifetime Withdrawal Amount will continue until the earlier of the Contract Owner's death or annuitization.

The Contract Owner can elect to set up Systematic Withdrawals or can request each Lifetime Withdrawal separately. All Lifetime Withdrawal requests must be made on a Nationwide form available by contacting the Service Center.

Each year's Lifetime Withdrawal Amount is non-cumulative. A Contract Owner cannot take a previous year's Lifetime Withdrawal Amount in a subsequent year without causing an excess withdrawal (discussed herein) that will reduce the Current Income Benefit Base. Although Lifetime Withdrawals up to the Lifetime Withdrawal Amount do not reduce the Current Income Benefit Base, they do reduce the Contract Value and the death benefit.

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***Impact of Withdrawals in Excess of the Lifetime Withdrawal Amount*** 

The Contract Owner is permitted to withdraw Contract Value in excess of that year's Lifetime Withdrawal Amount provided that the Contract Value is greater than $0. Withdrawals in excess of the Lifetime Withdrawal Amount will reduce the Current Income Benefit Base, and consequently, the Lifetime Withdrawal Amount calculated for subsequent years. In the event of excess withdrawals, the Current Income Benefit Base will be reduced by the greater of:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) the dollar amount of the withdrawal in excess of the Lifetime Withdrawal Amount; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) a figure representing the proportional amount of the withdrawal. This amount is determined by the following formula:

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| dollar amount of the excess withdrawal | X | &nbsp;&nbsp; Current Income Benefit Base<br> prior to the withdrawal |
| Contract Value (reduced by the amount<br> of the Lifetime Withdrawal Amount withdrawn)<br>| X | &nbsp;&nbsp; Current Income Benefit Base<br> prior to the withdrawal |

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In situations where the Contract Value exceeds the existing Current Income Benefit Base, excess withdrawals will typically result in a dollar amount reduction to the new Current Income Benefit Base. In situations where the Contract Value is less than the existing Current Income Benefit Base, excess withdrawals will typically result in a proportional reduction to the new Current Income Benefit Base.

Currently, Nationwide allows for an "RMD privilege" whereby Nationwide permits a Contract Owner to withdraw Contract Value in excess of the Lifetime Withdrawal Amount without reducing the Current Income Benefit Base if such excess withdrawal is for the sole purpose of meeting Internal Revenue Code required minimum distributions for this contract. In order to qualify for the RMD privilege, the Contract Owner must:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) be at least 73 (age 72 if born after June 30, 1949 and before January 1, 1951, or age 70½ if born before July 1, 1949) as of the date of the request;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) own the contract as an IRA, SEP IRA, Simple IRA, or Investment-Only Contract; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(3) submit a completed administrative form in advance of the withdrawal to the Service Center.

Nationwide reserves the right to modify or eliminate the RMD privilege if there is any change to the Internal Revenue Code or IRS rules relating to required minimum distributions, including the issuance of relevant IRS guidance. If Nationwide exercises this right, Nationwide will provide notice to Contract Owners and any withdrawal in excess of the Lifetime Withdrawal Amount will reduce the remaining Current Income Benefit Base.

Once the Contract Value falls to $0, the Contract Owner is no longer permitted to submit additional purchase payments or take withdrawals in excess of the Lifetime Withdrawal Amount. Additionally, there is no Contract Value to annuitize, making the payment of the benefit associated with this option the only income stream producing benefit remaining in the contract.

***Reset Opportunities*** 

Nationwide offers an automatic reset of the Current Income Benefit Base. If, on any Contract Anniversary, the Contract Value exceeds the Current Income Benefit Base, Nationwide will automatically reset the Current Income Benefit Base to equal that Contract Value. This higher amount will be the new Current Income Benefit Base. This automatic reset will continue until either the current charge for, or the list of permitted investment options associated with the 7% Nationwide L.inc Rider changes.

In the event the current charge for, or the list of permitted investment options of the 7% Nationwide L.inc Rider changes, the reset opportunities still exist, but are no longer automatic. An election to reset the Current Income Benefit Base must be made by the Contract Owner to Nationwide. On or about each Contract Anniversary, Nationwide will provide the Contract Owner with information necessary to make this determination. Specifically, Nationwide will provide: the Contract Value; the Current Income Benefit Base; the current terms and conditions associated with the 7% Nationwide L.inc Rider; and instructions on how to communicate an election to reset the benefit base.

If the Contract Owner elects to reset the Current Income Benefit Base, it will be at the then current terms and conditions of the option as described in the most current prospectus. If Nationwide does not receive a Contract Owner's election to reset the Current Income Benefit Base within 60 days after the Contract Anniversary, Nationwide will assume that the Contract Owner does not wish to reset the Current Income Benefit Base. If the Current Income Benefit Base is not reset, it will remain the same and the terms and conditions of the 7% Nationwide L.inc Rider will not change (as applicable to that particular contract).

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Contract Owners may cancel the automatic reset feature of the 7% Nationwide L.inc Rider by notifying Nationwide as to such election. Nationwide reserves the right to modify or terminate the automatic reset feature at any time upon written notice to Contract Owners.

***Settlement Options*** 

If a Contract Owner's Contract Value falls to $0 and there is still a positive Current Income Benefit Base, Nationwide will provide the Contract Owner with settlement options. Specifically, Nationwide will provide a notification to the Contract Owner describing the following three options, along with instructions on how to submit the election to Nationwide:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) The Contract Owner can take Lifetime Withdrawals of the Lifetime Withdrawal Amount until the death of the Contract Owner;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) The Contract Owner can elect the Age Based Lump Sum Settlement Option, as described below; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(3) If the Contract Owner qualifies after a medical examination, the Contract Owner can elect the Underwritten Lump Sum Settlement Option, as described below.

The options above each result in a different amount ultimately received under the 7% Nationwide L.inc Rider. The Underwritten Lump Sum Settlement Option will generally pay a larger amount than the Age Based Lump Sum Settlement Option when a Contract Owner is healthier than the normal population. Regardless of age or health, the Underwritten Lump Sum Settlement Option amount will never be less than the Age Based Lump Sum Settlement Option amount. Election of the Age Based Lump Sum Settlement Option enables the Contract Owner to receive payment without a medical exam, which could potentially delay payment. Before selecting a settlement option, consult with a financial professional to determine which option is best based on the Contract Owner's individual financial situation and needs.

The Contract Owner will have 60 days from the date of Nationwide's notification letter to make an election ("Notification Period"). Once the Contract Owner makes an election, the election is irrevocable. **If the Contract Owner is receiving Systematic Withdrawals of the Lifetime Withdrawal Amount and does not make an election within the Notification Period, Nationwide will continue sending Systematic Withdrawals of the full amount of the Lifetime Withdrawal Amount to the Contract Owner.** If the Contract Owner had requested Systematic Withdrawals of only a portion of the Lifetime Withdrawal Amount prior to the notice, Systematic Withdrawals will continue, but Nationwide will increase the Lifetime Withdrawals to the full amount of the Lifetime Withdrawal Amount.

**If the Contract Owner is not taking Systematic Withdrawals of the Lifetime Withdrawal Amount and does not make an election within the Notification Period, Nationwide will initiate Systematic Withdrawals of the Lifetime Withdrawal Amount on behalf of the Contract Owner and will begin mailing to the Contract Owner on an annual basis an amount equal to the Lifetime Withdrawal Amount. If Nationwide initiates Systematic Withdrawals of the Lifetime Withdrawal Amount on behalf of the Contract Owner, it will be irrevocable.** If Nationwide initiates Systematic Withdrawals of the Lifetime Withdrawal Amount on behalf of the Contract Owner, the first payment of the Lifetime Withdrawal Amount will be sent on the next business day following the Notification Period ("Settlement Payment Date"). Nationwide will then send the Contract Owner the Lifetime Withdrawal Amount annually on the anniversary of the Settlement Payment Date (or the next business day if the anniversary of the Settlement Payment Date does not fall on a business day). Nationwide will mail a check to the Contract Owner's address on record. The Contract Owner may contact the Service Center at any time to change the frequency of the Systematic Withdrawals.

**Note:** In any event, if the Contract Owner does not make an election within the Notification Period, Nationwide will send the Contract Owner the full amount of the Lifetime Withdrawal Amount to which he/she is entitled to each year. There may be tax consequences if Nationwide increases or initiates the Lifetime Withdrawals on behalf of a Contract Owner. Consult a qualified tax advisor.

*Age Based Lump Sum Settlement Option* 

Under the Age Based Lump Sum Settlement Option, in lieu of taking Lifetime Withdrawals of the Lifetime Withdrawal Amount, Nationwide will pay the Contract Owner a lump sum equal to the Contract Owner's most recently calculated Lifetime Withdrawal Amount multiplied by the Annual Benefit Multiplier listed below:

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Contract Owner's Age\*** | **Up to Age 70** | **71-75** | **76-80** | **81-85** | **86-90** | **91-95** | **96+** |
| Annual Benefit Multiplier | 5.5 | 4.5 | 3.5 | 2.5 | 2.0 | 1.5 | 1.0 |

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As of the date the Age Based Lump Sum Option is elected.

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For contracts that have elected the Joint Option for the 7% Nationwide Lifetime Income Rider, if both spouses are living on the date the Age Based Lump Sum Settlement Option is elected, Nationwide will use the age of the younger spouse minus three years to determine the Annual Benefit Multiplier. If only one spouse is living on the date the Age Based Lump Sum Settlement Option is elected, Nationwide will use the age of the living spouse to determine the Annual Benefit Multiplier.

*Underwritten Lump Sum Settlement Option* 

Under the Underwritten Lump Sum Settlement Option, in lieu of taking Lifetime Withdrawals of the Lifetime Withdrawal Amount, for those who qualify based on a medical exam, Nationwide will pay the Contract Owner a lump sum based upon the attained age, sex, and health of the Contract Owner (and spouse if the Joint Option for the 7% Nationwide Lifetime Income Rider is elected). Nationwide will provide the Contract Owner with a medical examination form, which must be completed by a certified physician chosen by the Contract Owner. Upon completion of underwriting by Nationwide, the lump sum settlement amount (determined as of the date that Nationwide received all of the necessary information) is issued to the Contract Owner.

***Annuitization*** 

If the Contract Owner elects to annuitize the contract, this option will terminate. Specifically, the charge associated with the option will no longer be assessed and all benefits associated with the 7% Nationwide L.inc Rider will terminate.

***Death of Determining Life*** 

For contracts with no Joint Option for the 7% Nationwide Lifetime Income Rider, upon the death of the determining life, the benefits associated with the option terminate. If the Contract Owner is also the Annuitant, the death benefit will be paid in accordance with the *Death Benefit* provision. If the Contract Owner is not the Annuitant, the Contract Value will be distributed as described in *Appendix B: Contract Types and Tax Information*.

For contracts with the Joint Option for the 7% Nationwide Lifetime Income Rider, upon the death of the determining life, the surviving spouse continues to receive the same benefit associated with the 7% Nationwide L.inc Rider which had been received by the deceased spouse, for the remainder of the survivor's lifetime. The Contract Value will reflect the death benefit and the Spousal Protection Annuity Option.

***Tax Treatment*** 

Although the tax treatment for Lifetime Withdrawals under withdrawal benefits such as the 7% Nationwide L.inc Rider is not clear, Nationwide will treat a portion of each Lifetime Withdrawal as a taxable distribution, as follows:

First, Nationwide determines which is greater: (1) the Contract Value immediately before the Lifetime Withdrawal; or (2) the Lifetime Withdrawal Amount immediately before the Lifetime Withdrawal. That amount (the greater of (1) or (2)) minus any remaining investment in the contract at the time of the Lifetime Withdrawal represents the gain in the contract and the portion of the Lifetime Withdrawal reported as a taxable distribution. Where the gain in the contract exceeds the Lifetime Withdrawal, the full amount of the Lifetime Withdrawal will be reported as a taxable distribution. Consult a qualified tax advisor.

**10% Nationwide Lifetime Income Rider (formerly the 10% Lifetime Income Option)**

The 10% Nationwide Lifetime Income Rider (the "10% Nationwide L.inc Rider") provides for Lifetime Withdrawals, up to a certain amount each year, even after the Contract Value is $0, provided that the Contract Owner does not deplete the Current Income Benefit Base by taking excess withdrawals. Investment restrictions apply. The age of the person upon which the benefit depends (the "determining life") must be between 45 and 85 years old at the time of application. For contracts issued in the State of New York, the Contract Owner (or the Annuitant in the case of a non-natural Contract Owner) must be between age 50 and 85 at the time of application. For most contracts, the determining life is that of the Contract Owner. For those contracts where the Contract Owner is a non-natural person, for purposes of this option, the determining life is that of the Annuitant, and all references in this option to "Contract Owner" shall mean Annuitant. If, in addition to the Annuitant, a Co-Annuitant or joint annuitant has been elected, the determining life will be that of the primary Annuitant as named on the application. The determining life may not be changed.

***Availability*** 

The 10% Nationwide Lifetime Income Rider is available under the contract at the time of application. Once elected, the 10% Nationwide L.inc Rider is irrevocable. The 10% Nationwide L.inc Rider is not available on beneficially owned contracts – those contracts that are inherited by a beneficiary and the beneficiary continues to hold the contract as a

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beneficiary (as opposed to treating the contract as his/her own) for tax purposes. However, if such contract becomes beneficially owned by the spouse of the Contract Owner, and the Joint Option for the 10% Nationwide Lifetime Income Rider is elected, then the spouse may keep the 10% Nationwide L.inc Rider. However, once a contract becomes beneficially owned, the contract will not receive the benefit of the RMD privilege discussed later in this section. The 10% Nationwide Lifetime Income Rider may not be elected if any of the following optional benefits are elected: another Nationwide Lifetime Income Rider, the Capital Preservation Plus Lifetime Income Option, or an Extra Value Option.

***10% Nationwide L.inc Rider Charge*** 

In exchange for Lifetime Withdrawals, Nationwide will assess an annual charge not to exceed 1.20% of the Current Income Benefit Base. For contracts issued on or after January 24, 2011, the current charge for the 10% Nationwide Lifetime Income Rider is 1.20% of the Current Income Benefit Base. For contracts issued before January 24, 2011, the current charge for the 10% Nationwide Lifetime Income Rider is 1.00% of the Current Income Benefit Base. The current charge will not change, except, possibly, upon the Contract Owner's election to reset the benefit base, as discussed herein. If the current charge does change, it will not exceed the maximum charge of 1.20% of the Current Income Benefit Base.

The charge will be assessed on each Contract Anniversary and will be deducted via redemption of Accumulation Units. The charge will be assessed until annuitization. A prorated charge will also be deducted upon full surrender of the contract. Accumulation Units will be redeemed proportionally from each Sub-Account in which the Contract Owner is invested at the time the charge is taken. Amounts redeemed as the 10% Nationwide L.inc Rider charge will not negatively impact calculations associated with other benefits elected or available under the contract, will not be subject to a CDSC, and will not reduce amounts available under the CDSC-free withdrawal privilege.

***Lifetime Income Rider Investment Restrictions*** 

Election of the 10% Nationwide L.inc Rider requires that the Contract Owner, until annuitization, allocate the entire Contract Value to a limited set of investment options currently available in the contract. For the list of available investment options, see *Appendix A: Investment Options Available Under the Contract*. Allocation requests to investment options other than the limited set of investment options will not be honored; they will be treated as though no allocation request was submitted. Nationwide may offer Dollar Cost Averaging for Living Benefits described in the *Contract Owner Services* provision. Allocation to the Fixed Account is not permitted (except as the originating account when the Contract Owner elects Dollar Cost Averaging for Living Benefits). Allocation to the GTOs is not permitted.

***Transfers Among Permitted Investment Options*** 

The Contract Owner may reallocate the Contract Value among the limited set of investment options in accordance with the *Transfers Prior to Annuitization* provision.

***Subsequent Purchase Payments*** 

Subsequent purchase payments are permitted under the 10% Nationwide L.inc Rider as long as the Contract Value is greater than $0. Effective July 15, 2013, subsequent purchase payments are limited to an aggregate total of $50,000 in any calendar year. The $50,000 threshold may take into consideration all contracts issued by Nationwide to a particular Contract Owner or using the same determining life. If subsequent purchase payments are submitted in excess of $50,000 in any calendar year, the entire purchase payment that causes the aggregate amount to exceed $50,000 will be immediately returned to the Contract Owner in the same form in which it was received. Contract Owners may contact the Service Center to find out if Nationwide will accept a particular subsequent purchase payment. Nationwide may waive the $50,000 limitation for subsequent purchase payments in the future.

***Determination of the Income Benefit Base Prior to the First Withdrawal*** 

Upon contract issuance, the Original Income Benefit Base is equal to the Contract Value. Thereafter, Nationwide tracks, on a continuous basis, the Current Income Benefit Base which is used to calculate the Lifetime Withdrawal Amount. The Current Income Benefit Base from the date of contract issuance until the first Lifetime Withdrawal will reflect any additional purchase payments, Extra Value Option credits and Purchase Payment Credits, and reset opportunities, as described below.

Provided no withdrawals are taken from the contract, the Current Income Benefit Base for the 10% Nationwide L.inc Rider will equal the greater of:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) the highest Contract Value on any Contract Anniversary plus purchase payments submitted and any Extra Value Option credits and Purchase Payment Credits applied after that Contract Anniversary; or

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) the 10% roll-up amount, which is equal to the sum of the following calculations:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Original Income Benefit Base with Roll-up: the Original Income Benefit Base, plus 10% of the Original Income Benefit Base for each Contract Anniversary up to and including the 10<sup>th</sup> Contract Anniversary; plus

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Purchase Payments with Roll-up: any purchase payments submitted after contract issuance and before the 10<sup>th</sup> Contract Anniversary, plus any Extra Value Option credits and Purchase Payment Credits applied, increased by simple interest at an annual rate of 10% each year from the date of the purchase payment through the 10<sup>th</sup> Contract Anniversary; plus

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) Purchase Payments with No Roll-up: any purchase payments submitted after the 10<sup>th</sup> Contract Anniversary plus any Extra Value Option credits and Purchase Payment Credits applied.

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| ***Example:*** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; Mr. J purchased a contract with the 10% Nationwide Lifetime Income Rider at the age of 55. <br> He decides to start taking income at the age of 65. The 10% Nationwide Lifetime Income <br> Rider will pay Mr. J lifetime income based on the Lifetime Withdrawal Percentage applied to <br> the Current Income Benefit Base. Assume Mr. J's Current Income Benefit Base is equal to <br> the 10% roll-up amount. If Mr. J's Lifetime Withdrawal Percentage was 5% and his 10% roll-<br> up amount was $200,000, then his lifetime income would be $10,000 ($200,000 x 5%) <br> annually.<br>|

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When a purchase payment and any Extra Value Option credits and Purchase Payment Credits are applied on a date other than a Contract Anniversary, simple interest is calculated using a prorated method based upon the number of days from the date of the purchase payment to the next Contract Anniversary. However, if at any time prior to the first withdrawal the Contract Value equals $0, no additional purchase payments will be accepted and no further benefit base calculations will be made. The Current Income Benefit Base will be set equal to the benefit base calculated on the most recent Contract Anniversary minus adjustments made for excess withdrawals after that date, and the Lifetime Withdrawal Amount will be based on that Current Income Benefit Base. Since the roll-up is only calculated for the first 10 Contract Years or prior to the first withdrawal, whichever comes first, any purchase payments the Contract Owner makes during that time period will increase the Current Income Benefit Base more than purchase payments made after that time period.

***Lifetime Withdrawals*** 

At any time after the 10% Nationwide L.inc Rider is elected, the Contract Owner may begin taking the Lifetime Withdrawal Amount by taking a withdrawal from the contract. **The first withdrawal under the contract constitutes the first Lifetime Withdrawal, even if such withdrawal is taken to meet minimum distribution requirements under the Internal Revenue Code or is taken to pay advisory or investment management fees.** Nationwide will surrender Accumulation Units proportionally from the Sub-Accounts as of the date of the Lifetime Withdrawal request. As with any withdrawal, Lifetime Withdrawals reduce the Contract Value and consequently, the amount available for annuitization.

At the time of the first Lifetime Withdrawal, the 10% roll-up amount terminates and the Current Income Benefit Base is locked in and will not change unless the Contract Owner takes excess withdrawals, elects a reset opportunity (both discussed later in this provision), or submits additional purchase payments. Additional purchase payments submitted after the first Lifetime Withdrawal from the contract will increase the Current Income Benefit Base by the amount of the purchase payment.

Simultaneously, the Lifetime Withdrawal Percentage is determined based on the age of the Contract Owner as indicated in the following tables.

For contracts issued on or after December 5, 2011 or the date of state approval (whichever is later):

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Contract Owner's Age**<br> **(at time of first Lifetime Withdrawal)**<br>| **45 up to 59½** | **59½ through 64** | **65 through 80** | **81 and older** |
| Lifetime Withdrawal Percentage | &nbsp;&nbsp; 3.00% | &nbsp;&nbsp; 3.75% | &nbsp;&nbsp; 4.75% | &nbsp;&nbsp; 5.75% |

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The Contract Owner's age at the time of first withdrawal is different for contracts issued in the State of New York.

For contracts that elect the Joint Option for the 10% Nationwide Lifetime Income Rider, the Lifetime Withdrawal Percentages will be reduced (see *Joint Option for the 10% Nationwide Lifetime Income Rider (formerly the 10% Spousal Continuation Benefit)*).

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For contracts issued before December 5, 2011 or the date of state approval of the changes shown above (whichever is later):

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Contract Owner's Age**<br> **(at time of first Lifetime Withdrawal)**<br>| **45 up to 59½** | **59½ through 64** | **65 through 80** | **81 and older** |
| Lifetime Withdrawal Percentage | &nbsp;&nbsp; 3.00% | &nbsp;&nbsp; 4.00% | &nbsp;&nbsp; 5.25% | &nbsp;&nbsp; 6.25% |

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The Contract Owner's age at the time of first withdrawal is different for contracts issued in the State of New York.

A Contract Owner will receive the greatest Lifetime Withdrawal Percentage only if he or she does not take a Lifetime Withdrawal from the contract prior to age 81.

**Note:** The Internal Revenue Code requires that IRAs, SEP IRAs, Simple IRAs, and Investment-Only Contracts begin distributions no later than April 1 of the calendar year following the calendar year in which the Contract Owner reaches age 73 (age 72 if born after June 30, 1949 and before January 1, 1951, or age 70½ if born before July 1, 1949). **Contract Owners subject to minimum required distribution rules may not be able to take advantage of the Lifetime Withdrawal Percentages available at higher age bands if distributions are taken from the contract to meet these Internal Revenue Code requirements.** Contract Owners who elect not to take minimum required distributions from this contract, *i.e.*, they take minimum required distributions from other sources, may be able to take advantage of Lifetime Withdrawal Percentages at the higher age bands. Consult a qualified tax advisor for more information.

At the time of the first Lifetime Withdrawal and on each Contract Anniversary thereafter, the Lifetime Withdrawal Percentage is multiplied by the Current Income Benefit Base to determine the Lifetime Withdrawal Amount for that year. The Lifetime Withdrawal Amount is the maximum amount that can be withdrawn from the contract before the next Contract Anniversary without reducing the Current Income Benefit Base. The ability to withdraw the Lifetime Withdrawal Amount will continue until the earlier of the Contract Owner's death or annuitization.

The Contract Owner can elect to set up Systematic Withdrawals or can request each Lifetime Withdrawal separately. All Lifetime Withdrawal requests must be made on a Nationwide form available by contacting the Service Center.

Each year's Lifetime Withdrawal Amount is non-cumulative. A Contract Owner cannot take a previous year's Lifetime Withdrawal Amount in a subsequent year without causing an excess withdrawal (discussed herein) that will reduce the Current Income Benefit Base. Although Lifetime Withdrawals up to the Lifetime Withdrawal Amount do not reduce the Current Income Benefit Base, they do reduce the Contract Value and the death benefit.

***Impact of Withdrawals in Excess of the Lifetime Withdrawal Percentage Limit*** 

The Contract Owner is permitted to withdraw Contract Value in excess of that year's Lifetime Withdrawal Amount provided that the Contract Value is greater than $0. Withdrawals in excess of the Lifetime Withdrawal Amount will reduce the Current Income Benefit Base, and consequently, the Lifetime Withdrawal Amount calculated for subsequent years. In the event of excess withdrawals, the Current Income Benefit Base will be reduced by the greater of:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) the dollar amount of the withdrawal in excess of the Lifetime Withdrawal Amount; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) a figure representing the proportional amount of the withdrawal. This amount is determined by the following formula:

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| dollar amount of the excess withdrawal | X | &nbsp;&nbsp; Current Income Benefit Base<br> prior to the withdrawal |
| Contract Value (reduced by the amount<br> of the Lifetime Withdrawal Amount withdrawn)<br>| X | &nbsp;&nbsp; Current Income Benefit Base<br> prior to the withdrawal |

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In situations where the Contract Value exceeds the existing Current Income Benefit Base, excess withdrawals will typically result in a dollar amount reduction to the new Current Income Benefit Base. In situations where the Contract Value is less than the existing Current Income Benefit Base, excess withdrawals will typically result in a proportional reduction to the new Current Income Benefit Base.

Currently, Nationwide allows for an "RMD privilege" whereby Nationwide permits a Contract Owner to withdraw Contract Value in excess of the Lifetime Withdrawal Amount without reducing the Current Income Benefit Base if such excess withdrawal is for the sole purpose of meeting Internal Revenue Code required minimum distributions for this contract. This RMD privilege does not apply to beneficially owned contracts. In order to qualify for the RMD privilege, the Contract Owner must:

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) be at 73 (age 72 if born after June 30, 1949 and before January 1, 1951, or age 70½ if born before July 1, 1949) as of the date of the request;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) own the contract as an IRA, SEP IRA, Simple IRA, or Investment-Only Contract; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(3) submit a completed administrative form in advance of the withdrawal to the Service Center.

Nationwide reserves the right to modify or eliminate the RMD privilege if there is any change to the Internal Revenue Code or IRS rules relating to required minimum distributions, including the issuance of relevant IRS guidance. If Nationwide exercises this right, Nationwide will provide notice to Contract Owners and any withdrawal in excess of the Lifetime Withdrawal Amount will reduce the remaining Current Income Benefit Base.

Once the Contract Value falls to $0, the Contract Owner is no longer permitted to submit additional purchase payments or take withdrawals in excess of the Lifetime Withdrawal Amount. Additionally, there is no Contract Value to annuitize, making the payment of the benefit associated with this option the only income stream producing benefit remaining in the contract.

***Reset Opportunities*** 

Nationwide offers an automatic reset of the Current Income Benefit Base. If, on any Contract Anniversary, the Contract Value exceeds the Current Income Benefit Base, Nationwide will automatically reset the Current Income Benefit Base to equal that Contract Value. This higher amount will be the new Current Income Benefit Base. This automatic reset will continue until either the current price or the list of permitted investment options associated with the 10% Nationwide L.inc Rider changes.

In the event the current price or the list of permitted investment options of the 10% Nationwide L.inc Rider changes, the reset opportunities still exist, but are no longer automatic. An election to reset the Current Income Benefit Base must be made by the Contract Owner to Nationwide. On or about each Contract Anniversary, Nationwide will provide the Contract Owner with information necessary to make this determination. Specifically, Nationwide will provide: the Contract Value; the Current Income Benefit Base; the current terms and conditions associated with the 10% Nationwide L.inc Rider; and instructions on how to communicate an election to reset the benefit base.

If the Contract Owner elects to reset the Current Income Benefit Base, it will be at the then current terms and conditions of the option as described in the most current prospectus. If Nationwide does not receive a Contract Owner's election to reset the Current Income Benefit Base within 60 days after the Contract Anniversary, Nationwide will assume that the Contract Owner does not wish to reset the Current Income Benefit Base. If the Current Income Benefit Base is not reset, it will remain the same and the terms and conditions of the 10% Nationwide L.inc Rider will not change (as applicable to that particular contract).

Contract Owners may cancel the automatic reset feature of the 10% Nationwide L.inc Rider by notifying Nationwide as to such election. Nationwide reserves the right to modify or terminate the automatic reset feature at any time upon written notice to Contract Owners.

***Settlement Options*** 

If a Contract Owner's Contract Value falls to $0 and there is still a positive Current Income Benefit Base, Nationwide will provide the Contract Owner with settlement options. Specifically, Nationwide will provide a notification to the Contract Owner describing the following three options, along with instructions on how to submit the election to Nationwide:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) The Contract Owner can take Lifetime Withdrawals of the Lifetime Withdrawal Amount until the death of the Contract Owner;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) The Contract Owner can elect the Age Based Lump Sum Settlement Option, as described below; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(3) If the Contract Owner qualifies after a medical examination, the Contract Owner can elect the Underwritten Lump Sum Settlement Option, as described below.

The options above each result in a different amount ultimately received under the 10% Nationwide L.inc Rider. The Underwritten Lump Sum Settlement Option will generally pay a larger amount than the Age Based Lump Sum Settlement Option when a Contract Owner is healthier than the normal population. Regardless of age or health, the Underwritten Lump Sum Settlement Option amount will never be less than the Age Based Lump Sum Settlement Option amount. Election of the Age Based Lump Sum Settlement Option enables the Contract Owner to receive payment without a medical exam, which could potentially delay payment. Before selecting a settlement option, consult with a financial professional to determine which option is best based on the Contract Owner's individual financial situation and needs.

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The Contract Owner will have 60 days from the date of Nationwide's notification letter to make an election ("Notification Period"). Once the Contract Owner makes an election, the election is irrevocable. **If the Contract Owner is receiving Systematic Withdrawals of the Lifetime Withdrawal Amount and does not make an election within the Notification Period, Nationwide will continue sending Systematic Withdrawals of the full amount of the Lifetime Withdrawal Amount to the Contract Owner.** If the Contract Owner had requested Systematic Withdrawals of only a portion of the Lifetime Withdrawal Amount prior to the notice, Systematic Withdrawals will continue, but Nationwide will increase the Lifetime Withdrawals to the full amount of the Lifetime Withdrawal Amount.

**If the Contract Owner is not taking Systematic Withdrawals of the Lifetime Withdrawal Amount and does not make an election within the Notification Period, Nationwide will initiate Systematic Withdrawals of the Lifetime Withdrawal Amount on behalf of the Contract Owner and will begin mailing to the Contract Owner on an annual basis an amount equal to the Lifetime Withdrawal Amount. If Nationwide initiates Systematic Withdrawals of the Lifetime Withdrawal Amount on behalf of the Contract Owner, it will be irrevocable.** If Nationwide initiates Systematic Withdrawals of the Lifetime Withdrawal Amount on behalf of the Contract Owner, the first payment of the Lifetime Withdrawal Amount will be sent on the next business day following the Notification Period ("Settlement Payment Date"). Nationwide will then send the Contract Owner the Lifetime Withdrawal Amount annually on the anniversary of the Settlement Payment Date (or the next business day if the anniversary of the Settlement Payment Date does not fall on a business day). Nationwide will mail a check to the Contract Owner's address on record. The Contract Owner may contact the Service Center at any time to change the frequency of the Systematic Withdrawals.

**Note:** In any event, if the Contract Owner does not make an election within the Notification Period, Nationwide will send the Contract Owner the full amount of the Lifetime Withdrawal Amount to which he/she is entitled to each year. There may be tax consequences if Nationwide increases or initiates the Lifetime Withdrawals on behalf of a Contract Owner. Consult a qualified tax advisor.

*Age Based Lump Sum Settlement Option* 

Under the Age Based Lump Sum Settlement Option, in lieu of taking Lifetime Withdrawals of the Lifetime Withdrawal Amount, Nationwide will pay the Contract Owner a lump sum equal to the Contract Owner's most recently calculated Lifetime Withdrawal Amount multiplied by the Annual Benefit Multiplier listed below:

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| **Contract Owner's Age\*** | **Up to Age 70** | **71-75** | **76-80** | **81-85** | **86-90** | **91-95** | **96+** |
| Annual Benefit Multiplier | 5.5 | 4.5 | 3.5 | 2.5 | 2.0 | 1.5 | 1.0 |

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As of the date the Age Based Lump Sum Option is elected.

For contracts that have elected the Joint Option for the 10% Nationwide Lifetime Income Rider, if both spouses are living on the date the Age Based Lump Sum Settlement Option is elected, Nationwide will use the age of the younger spouse minus three years to determine the Annual Benefit Multiplier. If only one spouse is living on the date the Age Based Lump Sum Settlement Option is elected, Nationwide will use the age of the living spouse to determine the Annual Benefit Multiplier.

*Underwritten Lump Sum Settlement Option* 

Under the Underwritten Lump Sum Settlement Option, in lieu of taking Lifetime Withdrawals of the Lifetime Withdrawal Amount, for those who qualify based on a medical exam, Nationwide will pay the Contract Owner a lump sum based upon the attained age, sex, and health of the Contract Owner (and spouse if the Joint Option for the 10% Nationwide Lifetime Income Rider is elected). Nationwide will provide the Contract Owner with a medical examination form, which must be completed by a certified physician chosen by the Contract Owner. Upon completion of underwriting by Nationwide, the lump sum settlement amount (determined as of the date that Nationwide received all of the necessary information) is issued to the Contract Owner.

***Annuitization*** 

If the Contract Owner elects to annuitize the contract, this option will terminate. Specifically, the charge associated with the option will no longer be assessed and all benefits associated with the 10% Nationwide L.inc Rider will terminate.

***Death of Determining Life*** 

For contracts with no Joint Option for the 10% Nationwide Lifetime Income Rider, upon the death of the determining life, the benefits associated with the option terminate. If the Contract Owner is also the Annuitant, the death benefit will be paid in accordance with the *Death Benefit* provision. If the Contract Owner is not the Annuitant, the Contract Value will be distributed as described in *Appendix B: Contract Types and Tax Information*.

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For contracts with the Joint Option for the 10% Nationwide Lifetime Income Rider, upon the death of the determining life, the surviving spouse continues to receive the same benefit associated with the 10% Nationwide L.inc Rider which had been received by the deceased spouse, for the remainder of the survivor's lifetime. The Contract Value will reflect the death benefit and the Spousal Protection Annuity Option.

***Tax Treatment*** 

Although the tax treatment for Lifetime Withdrawals under withdrawal benefits such as the 10% Nationwide L.inc Rider is not clear, Nationwide will treat a portion of each Lifetime Withdrawal as a taxable distribution, as follows:

First, Nationwide determines which is greater: (1) the Contract Value immediately before the Lifetime Withdrawal; or (2) the Lifetime Withdrawal Amount immediately before the Lifetime Withdrawal. That amount (the greater of (1) or (2)) minus any remaining investment in the contract at the time of the Lifetime Withdrawal represents the gain in the contract and the portion of the Lifetime Withdrawal reported as a taxable distribution. Where the gain in the contract exceeds the Lifetime Withdrawal, the full amount of the Lifetime Withdrawal will be reported as a taxable distribution. Consult a qualified tax advisor.

**Joint Option for the 5% Nationwide Lifetime Income Rider (formerly the 5% Spousal Continuation Benefit)**

At the time the 5% Nationwide Lifetime Income ("5% Nationwide L.inc") Rider is elected, the Contract Owner may elect the Joint Option for the 5% Nationwide Lifetime Income Rider ("Joint Option") (not available for contracts issued as Charitable Remainder Trusts). The Joint Option allows a surviving spouse to continue to receive, for the duration of his/her lifetime, the benefit associated with the 5% Nationwide L.inc Rider, provided certain conditions are met. Once the Joint Option is elected, it may not be removed from the contract, except as provided in the *Marriage Termination* section. If the Joint Option is elected, the determining life for purposes of the 5% Nationwide L.inc Rider will be that of the younger spouse. Effective January 24, 2011, the Joint Option is no longer available for election.

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| ***Example:*** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; At the time of application, Ms. J purchased the Joint Option for the 5% Nationwide Lifetime <br> Income Rider. She began taking Lifetime Withdrawals when she was 62. Three years later, <br> Ms. J passed away. Mr. J, Ms. J's surviving spouse, is entitled to continue to receive the <br> same Lifetime Withdrawals for the duration of his lifetime. At Mr. J's death, the contract will <br> terminate.<br>|

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The annual charge for the Joint Option will not exceed 0.15% of the Current Income Benefit Base. The charge will be assessed until annuitization. Currently, the charge for the Joint Option is 0.15% of the Current Income Benefit Base.

To be eligible for the Joint Option, the following conditions must be met:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) Both spouses must be between 45 and 85 years old at the time of application;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) Both spouses must be at least age 45 before either spouse is eligible to begin withdrawals. **Note:** the Internal Revenue Code imposes a penalty tax if a distribution is made before the Contract Owner reaches age 59½ unless certain exceptions are met (see *Appendix B: Contract Types and Tax Information*);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(3) If the Contract Owner is a non-natural person, both spouses must be named as Co-Annuitants;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(4) One or both spouses (or a revocable trust of which either or both of the spouses is/are grantor(s)) must be named as the Contract Owner. For contracts issued as IRAs and Roth IRAs, only the person for whom the IRA or Roth IRA was established may be named as the Contract Owner;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(5) Both spouses must be named as primary beneficiaries;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(6) No person other than the spouse may be named as Contract Owner, Annuitant, or primary beneficiary; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(7) If both spouses are alive upon annuitization, the Contract Owner must specify which spouse is the Annuitant upon whose continuation of life any annuity payments involving life contingencies depend (for IRA and Roth IRA contracts, this person must be the Contract Owner).

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**Note:** The Joint Option is distinct from the Spousal Protection Annuity Option associated with the death benefits. The Joint Option allows a surviving spouse to continue receiving the Lifetime Withdrawals associated with the 5% Nationwide L.inc Rider. In contrast, the Spousal Protection Annuity Option is a death benefit bump-up feature associated with the death benefit.

***Marriage Termination*** 

If, prior to taking any withdrawals from the contract, the marriage terminates due to divorce, dissolution, or annulment, the Contract Owner may remove the Joint Option from the contract. Nationwide will remove the benefit and the associated charge after the Contract Owner submits to the Service Center a written request and evidence of the marriage termination satisfactory to Nationwide. Once the Joint Option is removed from the contract, the benefit may not be re-elected or added to cover a subsequent spouse.

If, after taking any withdrawals from the contract, the marriage terminates due to divorce, dissolution, or annulment, the Contract Owner may not remove the Joint Option from the contract.

***Risks Associated with Electing the Joint Option*** 

There are situations where a Contract Owner who elects the Joint Option will not receive the benefits associated with the option. This will occur if:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) the Contract Owner's spouse (Co-Annuitant) dies before him/her;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) the contract is annuitized;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(3) after the first withdrawal, the marriage terminates due to divorce, dissolution, or annulment; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(4) the Contract Owner, Annuitant, Co-Annuitant, and/or beneficiary is changed.

**Additionally, in the situations described in (1), (3), and (4) above, not only will the Contract Owner not receive the benefit associated with the Joint Option, but he/she must continue to pay any applicable charge until annuitization.**

**Joint Option for the 7% Nationwide Lifetime Income Rider (formerly the 7% Spousal Continuation Benefit)**

At the time the 7% Nationwide Lifetime Income ("7% Nationwide L.inc") Rider is elected (at time of application), the Contract Owner may elect the Joint Option for the 7% Nationwide Lifetime Income Rider ("Joint Option") (not available for contracts issued as Charitable Remainder Trusts). The Joint Option allows a surviving spouse to continue to receive, for the duration of his/her lifetime, the benefit associated with the 7% Nationwide L.inc Rider, provided certain conditions are met. Once the Joint Option is elected, it may not be removed from the contract, except as provided in the *Marriage Termination* section. If the Joint Option is elected, the determining life for purposes of the 7% Nationwide L.inc Rider will be that of the younger spouse. Effective January 24, 2011, the Joint Option is only available for contracts issued in the State of New York.

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| ***Example:*** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; At the time of application, Ms. J purchased the Joint Option for the 7% Nationwide Lifetime <br> Income Rider. She began taking Lifetime Withdrawals when she was 62. Three years later, <br> Ms. J passed away. Mr. J, Ms. J's surviving spouse, is entitled to continue to receive the <br> same Lifetime Withdrawals for the duration of his lifetime. At Mr. J's death, the contract will <br> terminate.<br>|

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The annual charge for the Joint Option will not exceed 0.30% of the Current Income Benefit Base. The charge will be assessed until annuitization. For contracts issued on or after December 5, 2011 or the date of state approval (whichever is later) that elect the Joint Option, there is no charge for the Joint Option. However, Nationwide will reduce the Lifetime Withdrawal Percentages associated with the 7% Nationwide L.inc Rider as follows:

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| **Contract Owner's Age**<br> **(at time of first withdrawal)**<br>| **50 up to 59½** | **59½ through 64** | **65 through 80** | **81 and older** |
| Lifetime Withdrawal Percentage | &nbsp;&nbsp; 3.00% | &nbsp;&nbsp; 3.25% | &nbsp;&nbsp; 4.25% | &nbsp;&nbsp; 5.25% |

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The Lifetime Withdrawal Percentage will be based on the age of the younger spouse as of the date of the first withdrawal from the contract.

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For contracts issued before December 5, 2011 or the date of state approval (whichever is later) that elected the Joint Option, the current charge is 0.15% of the Current Income Benefit Base and there is no reduction to the Lifetime Withdrawal Percentages associated with the 7% Nationwide L.inc Rider.

To be eligible for the Joint Option, the following conditions must be met:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) Both spouses must be between 50 and 85 years old at the time of application (minimum age is 45 for non-New York contracts);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) Both spouses must be at least age 50 before either spouse is eligible to begin withdrawals (minimum age is 45 for non-New York contracts). **Note:** the Internal Revenue Code imposes a penalty tax if a distribution is made before the Contract Owner reaches age 59½ unless certain exceptions are met (see *Appendix B: Contract Types and Tax Information*);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(3) If the Contract Owner is a non-natural person, both spouses must be named as Co-Annuitants;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(4) One or both spouses (or a revocable trust of which either or both of the spouses is/are grantor(s)) must be named as the Contract Owner. For contracts issued as IRAs and Roth IRAs, only the person for whom the IRA or Roth IRA was established may be named as the Contract Owner;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(5) Both spouses must be named as primary beneficiaries;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(6) No person other than the spouse may be named as Contract Owner, Annuitant, or primary beneficiary; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(7) If both spouses are alive upon annuitization, the Contract Owner must specify which spouse is the Annuitant upon whose continuation of life any annuity payments involving life contingencies depend (for IRA and Roth IRA contracts, this person must be the Contract Owner).

**Note:** The Joint Option is distinct from the Spousal Protection Annuity Option associated with the death benefits. The Joint Option allows a surviving spouse to continue receiving the Lifetime Withdrawals associated with the 7% Nationwide L.inc Rider. In contrast, the Spousal Protection Annuity Option is a death benefit bump-up feature associated with the death benefit.

***Marriage Termination*** 

If, prior to taking any withdrawals from the contract, the marriage terminates due to divorce, dissolution, or annulment, the Contract Owner may remove the Joint Option from the contract. Nationwide will remove the benefit and the associated charge after the Contract Owner submits to the Service Center a written request and evidence of the marriage termination satisfactory to Nationwide. Once the Joint Option is removed from the contract, the benefit may not be re-elected or added to cover a subsequent spouse.

If, after taking any withdrawals from the contract, the marriage terminates due to divorce, dissolution, or annulment, the Contract Owner may not remove the Joint Option from the contract.

***Risks Associated with Electing the Joint Option*** 

There are situations where a Contract Owner who elects the Joint Option will not receive the benefits associated with the option. This will occur if:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) the Contract Owner's spouse (Co-Annuitant) dies before him/her;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) the contract is annuitized;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(3) after the first withdrawal, the marriage terminates due to divorce, dissolution, or annulment; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(4) the Contract Owner, Annuitant, Co-Annuitant, and/or beneficiary is changed.

**Additionally, in the situations described in (1), (3), and (4) above, not only will the Contract Owner not receive the benefit associated with the Joint Option, but he/she must continue to pay any applicable charge until annuitization.**

**Joint Option for the 10% Nationwide Lifetime Income Rider (formerly the 10% Spousal Continuation Benefit)**

At the time the 10% Nationwide L.inc Rider is elected (at time of application), the Contract Owner may elect the Joint Option for the 10% Nationwide Lifetime Income Rider ("Joint Option") (not available for contracts issued as Charitable Remainder Trusts). The Joint Option allows a surviving spouse to continue to receive, for the duration of his/her lifetime,

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the benefit associated with the 10% Nationwide L.inc Rider, provided certain conditions are met. Once the Joint Option is elected, it may not be removed from the contract, except as provided in the *Marriage Termination* section. If the Joint Option is elected, the determining life for purposes of the 10% Nationwide L.inc Rider will be that of the younger spouse. The Joint Option for the 10% Nationwide Lifetime Income Rider is not available for Contracts issued in the State of New York.

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|:---|
| ***Example:*** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; At the time of application, Ms. J purchased the Joint Option for the 10% Nationwide Lifetime <br> Income Rider. She began taking Lifetime Withdrawals when she was 62. Three years later, <br> Ms. J passed away. Mr. J, Ms. J's surviving spouse, is entitled to continue to receive the <br> same Lifetime Withdrawals for the duration of his lifetime. At Mr. J's death, the contract will <br> terminate.<br>|

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The annual charge for the Joint Option will not exceed 0.30% of the Current Income Benefit Base. The charge will be assessed until annuitization. For contracts issued on or after December 5, 2011 or the date of state approval (whichever is later) that elect the Joint Option, there is no charge for this option. However, Nationwide will reduce the Lifetime Withdrawal Percentages associated with the 10% Nationwide L.inc Rider as follows:

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| **Contract Owner's Age**<br> **(at time of first Lifetime Withdrawal)**<br>| **45 up to 59½** | **59½ through 64** | **65 through 80** | **81 and older** |
| Lifetime Withdrawal Percentage | &nbsp;&nbsp; 3.00% | &nbsp;&nbsp; 3.25% | &nbsp;&nbsp; 4.25% | &nbsp;&nbsp; 5.25% |

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The Lifetime Withdrawal Percentage will be based on the age of the younger spouse as of the date of the first Lifetime Withdrawal from the contract.

For contracts issued before December 5, 2011 or the date of state approval (whichever is later) that elected the Joint Option, the current charge is 0.20% of the Current Income Benefit Base and there is no reduction to the Lifetime Withdrawal Percentages associated with the 10% Nationwide L.inc Rider.

To be eligible for the Joint Option, the following conditions must be met:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) Both spouses must be between 45 and 85 years old at the time of application;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) Both spouses must be at least age 45 before either spouse is eligible to begin withdrawals. **Note:** the Internal Revenue Code imposes a penalty tax if a distribution is made before the Contract Owner reaches age 59½ unless certain exceptions are met (see *Appendix B: Contract Types and Tax Information*);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(3) If the Contract Owner is a non-natural person, both spouses must be named as Co-Annuitants;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(4) One or both spouses (or a revocable trust of which either or both of the spouses is/are grantor(s)) must be named as the Contract Owner. For contracts issued as IRAs and Roth IRAs, only the person for whom the IRA or Roth IRA was established may be named as the Contract Owner;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(5) Both spouses must be named as primary beneficiaries;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(6) No person other than the spouse may be named as Contract Owner, Annuitant, or primary beneficiary; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(7) If both spouses are alive upon annuitization, the Contract Owner must specify which spouse is the Annuitant upon whose continuation of life any annuity payments involving life contingencies depend (for IRA and Roth IRA contracts, this person must be the Contract Owner).

**Note:** The Joint Option is distinct from the Spousal Protection Annuity Option associated with the death benefits. The Joint Option allows a surviving spouse to continue receiving the Lifetime Withdrawals associated with the 10% Nationwide L.inc Rider. In contrast, the Spousal Protection Annuity Option is a death benefit bump-up feature associated with the death benefit.

***Marriage Termination*** 

If, prior to taking any withdrawals from the contract, the marriage terminates due to divorce, dissolution, or annulment, the Contract Owner may remove the Joint Option from the contract. Nationwide will remove the benefit and the associated charge after the Contract Owner submits to the Service Center a written request and evidence of the marriage termination satisfactory to Nationwide. Once the Joint Option is removed from the contract, the benefit may not be re-elected or added to cover a subsequent spouse.

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If, after taking any withdrawals from the contract, the marriage terminates due to divorce, dissolution, or annulment, the Contract Owner may not remove the Joint Option from the contract.

***Risks Associated with Electing the Joint Option*** 

There are situations where a Contract Owner who elects the Joint Option will not receive the benefits associated with the option. This will occur if:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) the Contract Owner's spouse (Co-Annuitant) dies before him/her;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) the contract is annuitized;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(3) after the first withdrawal, the marriage terminates due to divorce, dissolution, or annulment; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(4) the Contract Owner, Annuitant, Co-Annuitant, and/or beneficiary is changed.

**Additionally, in the situations described in (1), (3) and (4) above, not only will the Contract Owner not receive the benefit associated with the Joint Option, but he/she must continue to pay the applicable charge until annuitization.**

**Ownership and Interests in the Contract**

**Contract Owner** 

Prior to the Annuitization Date, the Contract Owner has all rights under the contract, unless a joint owner is named. If a joint owner is named, each joint owner has all rights under the contract*.* **Purchasers who name someone other than themselves as the Contract Owner will have no rights under the contract.** 

On the Annuitization Date, the Contract Owner cedes all ownership rights to the Annuitant and the Annuitant becomes the Contract Owner, unless the Contract Owner is a Charitable Remainder Trust. If the Contract Owner is a Charitable Remainder Trust, the Charitable Remainder Trust continues to be the Contract Owner after annuitization.

**Joint Owner** 

Prior to the Annuitization Date, joint owners each own an undivided interest in the contract.

Non-Qualified Contract Owners can name a joint owner at any time before annuitization. However, joint owners must be spouses at the time joint ownership is requested, unless state law requires Nationwide to allow non-spousal joint owners. Joint ownership is not permitted on contracts owned by a non-natural Contract Owner.

Generally, the exercise of any ownership rights under the contract must be in writing and signed by both joint owners. However, if a written election, signed by both Contract Owners, authorizing Nationwide to allow the exercise of ownership rights independently by either joint owner is submitted, Nationwide will permit joint owners to act independently. If such an authorization is submitted, Nationwide will not be liable for any loss, liability, cost, or expense for acting in accordance with the instructions of either joint owner.

If either joint owner dies before the Annuitization Date, the contract continues with the surviving joint owner as the remaining Contract Owner.

On the Annuitization Date, both joint owners cede all ownership rights to the Annuitant and the Annuitant becomes the Contract Owner.

**Contingent Owner** 

Prior to the Annuitization Date, the contingent owner succeeds to the rights of a Contract Owner if a Contract Owner who is not the Annuitant dies before the Annuitization Date and there is no surviving joint owner.

If a Contract Owner who is the Annuitant dies before the Annuitization Date, the contingent owner will not have any rights under the contract, unless such contingent owner is also the beneficiary.

The Contract Owner may name a contingent owner at any time before the Annuitization Date.

After the Annuitization Date, the contingent owner will not have any interest in the contract.

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**Annuitant** 

Prior to the Annuitization Date, the Annuitant has no interest in the contract, but must be named in the application. Only Non-Qualified Contract Owners may name someone other than himself/herself as the Annuitant. This Annuitant must be age 85 or younger at the time of the contract issuance, unless Nationwide approves a request for an Annuitant of greater age.

On the Annuitization Date, the Annuitant becomes the new owner and has all ownership rights in the contract. The Annuitant is the person who receives annuity payments and the person upon whose continuation of life any annuity payment involving life contingencies depends.

**Contingent Annuitant** 

Prior to the Annuitization Date, if the Annuitant dies before the Annuitization Date, the Contingent Annuitant becomes the Annuitant and all provisions of the contract that are based on the Annuitants death prior to the Annuitization Date will be based on the death of the Contingent Annuitant. Only Non-Qualified Contract Owners may name a Contingent Annuitant. The Contingent Annuitant need not be named at the time of application. Regardless of when the Contingent Annuitant is added he/she must be (or must have been) age 85 or younger at the time of contract issuance, unless Nationwide approves a request for a Contingent Annuitant of greater age.

**Co-Annuitant** 

Prior to the Annuitization Date, a Co-Annuitant is entitled to receive the benefit of the Spousal Protection Annuity Option, provided all of the requirements set forth in the Spousal Protection Annuity Option section are met. A Co-Annuitant, if named, must be named at the time of application and must be the Annuitant's spouse.

If either Co-Annuitant dies before the Annuitization Date, the surviving Co-Annuitant may continue the contract and will receive the benefit of the Spousal Protection Annuity Option.

After the Annuitization Date, the Co-Annuitant has no interest in the contract.

**Joint Annuitant** 

Prior to the Annuitization Date, there is no joint annuitant.

On the Annuitization Date, if applicable, a joint annuitant is named. The joint annuitant is designated as a second person (in addition to the Annuitant) upon whose continuation of life any annuity payment involving life contingencies depends.

**Beneficiary and Contingent Beneficiary** 

Prior to the Annuitization Date, the beneficiary is the person who is entitled to the death benefit if the Annuitant (and Contingent Annuitant, if applicable) dies before the Annuitization Date and there is no joint owner. The Contract Owner can name more than one beneficiary. Multiple beneficiaries will share the death benefit equally, unless otherwise specified.

A contingent beneficiary will succeed to the rights of the beneficiary if no beneficiary is alive when a death benefit is paid. The Contract Owner can name more than one contingent beneficiary. Multiple contingent beneficiaries will share the death benefit equally, unless otherwise specified.

After the Annuitization Date, the beneficiaries and contingent beneficiaries have no interest in the contract.

**Changes to the Parties to the Contract** 

Prior to the Annuitization Date (and subject to any existing assignments), the Contract Owner may request to change the following:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Contract Owner (Non-Qualified Contracts only);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Joint Owner (must be Contract Owner's spouse);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• contingent owner;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Annuitant (subject to Nationwide's underwriting and approval);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Contingent Annuitant (subject to Nationwide's underwriting and approval);

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Co-Annuitant (must be Annuitant's spouse);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• beneficiary; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• contingent beneficiary.

The Contract Owner must submit the request to Nationwide in writing and Nationwide must receive the request at the Service Center before the Annuitization Date. Once Nationwide receives and records the change request, the change will be effective as of the date the written request was signed (unless otherwise specified by the Contract Owner), whether or not the Contract Owner or Annuitant is living at the time it was recorded. The change will not affect any action taken by Nationwide before the change was recorded. Nationwide reserves the right to reject any change request that would alter the nature of the risk that Nationwide assumed when it originally issued the contract.

If the Contract Owner is not a natural person and there is a change of the Annuitant, distributions will be made as if the Contract Owner died at the time of the change, regardless of whether the Contract Owner named a Contingent Annuitant.

Any request to change the Contract Owner must be signed by the existing Contract Owner and the person designated as the new Contract Owner. Nationwide may require a signature guarantee. Changes in contract ownership may result in federal income taxation and may be subject to state and federal gift taxes. Changes in ownership and contract assignments could have a negative impact on certain benefits under the contract, including the death benefit and the 7% Nationwide Lifetime Income Rider.

Certain options and features under the contract have specific requirements as to who can be named as the Contract Owner, Annuitant, Co-Annuitant, and/or beneficiary in order to receive the benefit of the option or feature. Changes to the parties to the contract may result in the termination or loss of benefit of these options or features. Further, changes to the parties to the contract may result in the Contract Owner not receiving the benefit associated with an option while still continuing to pay any applicable charge for the option. Contract Owners contemplating changes to the parties to the contract should contact their financial professional to determine how the changes impact the options and features under the contract.

**Community Property States** 

In community property states, the Contract Owner's spouse may have a community property interest in the proceeds of an annuity contract even if the spouse is not a named party on the contract. Changes of beneficiary and/or ownership, assignment, and certain financial transactions may impede the spouse's community property interest. The spouse may need to consent to these types of transactions. The Contract Owner should seek legal advice regarding the applicability of community property laws to the contract and whether spousal consent is necessary. Nationwide is not responsible for determining the applicability of community property laws to the contract.

**Assignment** 

Contracts other than Non-Qualified Contracts may not be assigned, pledged or otherwise transferred except where allowed by law.

A Non-Qualified Contract Owner may assign some or all rights under the contract while the Annuitant is alive, subject to Nationwide's consent. Nationwide is not responsible for the validity or tax consequences of any assignment and Nationwide is not liable for any payment or settlement made before the assignment is recorded. Assignments will not be recorded until Nationwide receives sufficient direction from the Contract Owner and the assignee regarding the proper allocation of contract rights.

Amounts pledged or assigned will be treated as distributions and will be included in gross income to the extent that the cash value exceeds the investment in the contract for the taxable year in which it was pledged or assigned. Amounts assigned may be subject to a tax penalty equal to 10% of the amount included in gross income.

Assignment of the entire Contract Value may cause the portion of the Contract Value exceeding the total investment in the contract and previously taxed amounts to be included in gross income for federal income tax purposes each year that the assignment is in effect.

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**Beneficially Owned Contracts** 

A beneficially owned contract is a contract that is inherited by a beneficiary and the beneficiary holds the contract as a beneficiary (as opposed to treating the contract as his/her own) to facilitate the distribution of a death benefit or contract value in accordance with the applicable federal tax laws (see *Appendix B: Contract Types and Tax Information*). An owner of a beneficially owned contract is referred to as a "beneficial owner."

Not all options and features described in this prospectus are available to beneficially owned contracts:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• No changes to the parties will be permitted on any beneficially owned contract, except that a beneficial owner may request changes to their successor beneficiary(ies).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• There is no death benefit payable on a continued beneficially owned contract. After the death of the beneficial owner, any remaining death benefit or contract value to be distributed will be payable to a successor beneficiary in accordance with applicable federal tax laws.

A beneficiary who is the surviving spouse of a contract owner has the option under the tax laws to continue the contract as the sole contract owner and treat the contract as the spouse's own. If a spouse continues the contract as the sole contract owner, the spouse will not be treated as a beneficial owner and this section will not apply.

**Operation of the Contract**

**Pricing** 

Generally, Nationwide prices Accumulation Units on each day that the New York Stock Exchange is open. (Pricing is the calculation of a new Accumulation Unit value that reflects that day's investment experience.)

Accumulation Units are not priced when the New York Stock Exchange is closed or on the following nationally recognized holidays (or on the dates that such holidays are observed by the New York Stock Exchange):

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• New Year's Day

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Presidents' Day

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Good Friday

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Memorial Day

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Juneteenth National Independence Day

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Independence Day

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Labor Day

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Thanksgiving

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Christmas

Nationwide also will not price purchase payments, withdrawals, or transfers if:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) trading on the New York Stock Exchange is restricted;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) an emergency exists making disposal or valuation of securities held in the Variable Account impracticable; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(3) the SEC, by order, permits a suspension or postponement for the protection of security holders.

Rules and regulations of the SEC will govern as to when the conditions described in (1) and (2) exist. If Nationwide is closed on days when the New York Stock Exchange is open, Contract Value may change and Contract Owners will not have access to their accounts.

**Application and Allocation of Purchase Payments** 

***Initial Purchase Payments*** 

Initial purchase payments will be priced at the Accumulation Unit value next determined no later than two business days after receipt of an order to purchase if the application and all necessary information are complete and are received at the Service Center before the close of regular trading on the New York Stock Exchange, which generally occurs at 4:00 p.m. EST. If the order is received after the close of regular trading on the New York Stock Exchange, the initial purchase payment will be priced within two business days after the next Valuation Date.

If an incomplete application is not completed within five business days after receipt at the Service Center, the prospective purchaser will be informed of the reason for the delay. The purchase payment will be returned unless the prospective purchaser specifically consents to allow Nationwide to hold the purchase payment until the application is completed.

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Generally, initial purchase payments are allocated according to Contract Owner instructions on the application. However, in some states, Nationwide will allocate initial purchase payments to the money market Sub-Account during the free look period. After the free look period, Nationwide will reallocate the Contract Value among the investment options based on the instructions contained on the application. In other states, Nationwide will immediately allocate initial purchase payments to the investment options based on the instructions contained on the application. Contact the Service Center or refer to your contract for state specific information on the allocation of initial purchase payments.

***Subsequent Purchase Payments*** 

Any subsequent purchase payment received at the Service Center (along with all necessary information) before the close of regular trading on the New York Stock Exchange on any Valuation Date will be priced at the Accumulation Unit value next determined after receipt of the purchase payment. If a subsequent purchase payment is received at the Service Center (along with all necessary information) after the close of regular trading on the New York Stock Exchange, it will be priced at the Accumulation Unit value determined on the following Valuation Date.

***Allocation of Purchase Payments*** 

Nationwide allocates purchase payments to the Fixed Account and/or Sub-Accounts as instructed by the Contract Owner. Effective May 1, 2025, the GTOs are not available to receive new allocations, transfers, or renewals. Shares of the underlying mutual funds in which the Sub-Accounts invest are purchased at Net Asset Value, then the Contract Owner receives Accumulation Units in the Sub-Account(s) to which the Contract Owner allocated purchase payments.

Contract Owners can change allocations or make exchanges among the Sub-Accounts after the time of application by submitting a written request to the Service Center. However, no change may be made that would result in an amount less than 1% of the purchase payments being allocated to any Sub-Account. In the event that Nationwide receives such a request, Nationwide will inform the Contract Owner that the allocation instructions are invalid and that the contract's allocations among the Sub-Accounts prior to the request will remain in effect. Certain transactions may be subject to conditions imposed by the underlying mutual funds.

**Determining the Contract Value**

The Contract Value is the sum of the value of amounts (including Extra Value Option credits and PPCs) allocated to the Sub-Accounts plus any amount held in the Fixed Account, the GTOs, and the collateral fixed account. If charges are assessed against the whole Contract Value, Nationwide will deduct a proportionate amount from each Sub-Account, the Fixed Account, and the GTOs based on current cash values.

***Determining Variable Account Value - Valuing an Accumulation Unit*** 

Sub-Account allocations are accounted for in Accumulation Units. Accumulation Unit values (for each Sub-Account) are determined by calculating the Net Investment Factor for the Sub-Accounts for the current Valuation Period and multiplying that result with the Accumulation Unit values determined on the previous Valuation Period. For each Sub-Account, the Net Investment Factor is the investment performance of the underlying mutual fund in which a particular Sub-Account invests, including the charges assessed against that Sub-Account for a Valuation Period.

Nationwide uses the Net Investment Factor as a way to calculate the investment performance of a Sub-Account from Valuation Period to Valuation Period.

The Net Investment Factor for any particular Sub-Account before the Annuitization Date is determined by dividing (a) by (b), and then subtracting (c) from the result, where:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) is the sum of:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) the Net Asset Value of the underlying mutual fund as of the end of the current Valuation Period; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) the per share amount of any dividend or income distributions made by the underlying mutual fund (if the date of the dividend or income distribution occurs during the current Valuation Period).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) is the Net Asset Value of the underlying mutual fund determined as of the end of the preceding Valuation Period.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) is a factor representing the daily total Variable Account charges, which may include charges for optional benefits elected by the Contract Owner. The factor is equal to an annualized rate ranging from 1.25% to 3.70% of the Daily Net Assets, depending on which optional benefits the Contract Owner elects.

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**Note:** The range shown above reflects only those Variable Account charges that are assessed daily as part of the daily Accumulation Unit calculation. It does not reflect the cost of other optional benefits that assess charges via the redemption of Accumulation Units.

Based on the change in the Net Investment Factor, the value of an Accumulation Unit may increase or decrease. Changes in the Net Investment Factor may not be directly proportional to changes in the Net Asset Value of the underlying mutual fund shares because of the deduction of Variable Account charges.

Though the number of Accumulation Units will not change as a result of investment experience, the value of an Accumulation Unit may increase or decrease from Valuation Period to Valuation Period.

***Determining Fixed Account Value*** 

Nationwide determines the value of the Fixed Account by:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) adding all amounts allocated to the Fixed Account (including any Extra Value Option credits and Purchase Payment Credits applied to the contract), minus amounts previously transferred or withdrawn from the Fixed Account;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) adding any interest earned on the amounts allocated to the Fixed Account; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(3) subtracting charges deducted in accordance with the contract.

***Determining Guaranteed Term Option Value*** 

Nationwide determines the value of a Guaranteed Term Option by:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) adding all amounts allocated to any Guaranteed Term Option (including any Extra Value Option credits and Purchase Payment Credits applied to the contract), minus amounts previously transferred or withdrawn from a Guaranteed Term Option (which may be subject to a market value adjustment);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) adding any interest earned on the amounts allocated to a Guaranteed Term Option; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(3) subtracting charges deducted in accordance with the contract.

**Transfer Requests** 

Contract Owners may submit transfer requests in writing, over the telephone, or via the Internet to the Service Center. Some benefits or features under the contract may limit the manner in which transfer requests can be submitted, as indicated in the respective provision. Nationwide may restrict or withdraw the telephone and/or Internet transfer privilege at any time.

Generally, Sub-Account transfers will receive the Accumulation Unit value next computed after the transfer request is received at the Service Center. However, if a contract that is limited to submitting transfer requests via U.S. mail submits a transfer request via the Internet or telephone pursuant to Nationwide's one-day delay policy, the transfer will be executed on the next Valuation Date after the exchange request is received at the Service Center (see *Transfer Restrictions*).

**Transfers Prior to Annuitization**

***Transfers from the Fixed Account*** 

A Contract Owner may request to transfer allocations from the Fixed Account to the Sub-Accounts only upon reaching the end of a Fixed Account interest rate guarantee period. Fixed Account transfers must be made within 45 days after the end of the interest rate guarantee period.

Normally, Nationwide will permit 100% of the maturing Fixed Account allocations to be transferred. However, Nationwide may limit the amount that can be transferred from the Fixed Account. Nationwide will determine the amount that may be transferred and will declare this amount at the end of the Fixed Account interest rate guarantee period. The maximum transferable amount will never be less than 10% of the Fixed Account allocation reaching the end of a Fixed Account interest rate guarantee period. Any limit on the amount that can be transferred from the Fixed Account will be communicated to impacted Contract Owners at the end of the Fixed Account interest rate guarantee period. Any such limitations will substantially extend the amount of time it takes to transfer the entire Fixed Account allocation to another investment option.

Contract Owners who use Dollar Cost Averaging may transfer from the Fixed Account under the terms of that program.

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Effective May 1, 2025, no transfers from the Fixed Account to the Guaranteed Term Options are permitted.

Nationwide is required by state law to reserve the right to postpone payment or transfer of assets from the Fixed Account for a period of up to six months from the date of the withdrawal or transfer request.

***Transfers from a Guaranteed Term Option*** 

Transfers from a Guaranteed Term Option prior to maturity are subject to a market value adjustment. Nationwide reserves the right to limit or refuse transfers to the Fixed Account and to limit the number of transfers out of the Guaranteed Term Options to one per calendar year.

***Transfers from the Sub-Accounts*** 

A Contract Owner may request to transfer allocations from the Sub-Accounts to the Fixed Account at any time. Nationwide reserves the right to limit or refuse transfers to the Fixed Account to one per calendar year. Effective May 1, 2025, no transfers from the Sub-Accounts to the Guaranteed Term Options are permitted.

Nationwide reserves the right to limit or refuse transfers to the Fixed Account. Generally, Nationwide will invoke this right when interest rates are low by historical standards.

***Transfers Among the Sub-Accounts*** 

A Contract Owner may request to transfer allocations among the Sub-Accounts at any time, subject to terms and conditions imposed by this prospectus and the underlying mutual funds.

**Transfers After Annuitization** 

After annuitization, the portion of the Contract Value allocated to fixed annuity payments and the portion of the Contract Value allocated to variable annuity payments may not be changed.

After annuitization, if variable annuity payments are elected, transfers among Sub-Accounts may only be made once per calendar year*.* See *Annuitizing the Contract.*

**Transfer Restrictions**

Neither the contracts described in this prospectus nor the underlying mutual funds are designed to support active trading strategies that require frequent movement between or among Sub-Accounts (sometimes referred to as "market-timing" or "short-term trading"). A Contract Owner who intends to use an active trading strategy should consult his/her financial professional and request information on other Nationwide variable annuity contracts that offer investment in underlying mutual funds that are designed specifically to support active trading strategies.

Nationwide discourages (and will take action to deter) short-term trading in this contract because the frequent movement between or among Sub-Accounts may negatively impact other investors in the contract. Short-term trading can result in:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• the dilution of the value of the investors' interests in the underlying mutual fund;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• underlying mutual fund managers taking actions that negatively impact performance (keeping a larger portion of the underlying mutual fund assets in cash or liquidating investments prematurely in order to support redemption requests); and/or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• increased administrative costs due to frequent purchases and redemptions.

To protect investors in this contract from the negative impact of these practices, Nationwide has implemented, or reserves the right to implement, several processes and/or restrictions aimed at eliminating the negative impact of active trading strategies. Nationwide makes no assurances that all risks associated with short-term trading will be completely eliminated by these processes and/or restrictions.

Nationwide cannot guarantee that its attempts to deter active trading strategies will be successful. If Nationwide is unable to deter active trading strategies, the performance of the Sub-Accounts that are actively traded may be adversely impacted.

***U.S. Mail Restrictions*** 

Nationwide monitors transfer activity in order to identify those who may be engaged in harmful trading practices. Transaction reports are produced and examined. Generally, a contract may appear on these reports if the Contract Owner (or a third party acting on their behalf) engages in a certain number of "transfer events" in a given period. A "transfer event" is any transfer, or combination of transfers, occurring on a given trading day (Valuation Period). For example, if a

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Contract Owner executes multiple transfers involving 10 investment options in one day, this counts as one transfer event. A single transfer occurring on a given trading day and involving only two investment options will also count as one transfer event.

As a result of this monitoring process, Nationwide may restrict the method of communication by which transfer orders will be accepted. In general, Nationwide will adhere to the following guidelines:

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| **Trading Behavior** | **Nationwide's Response** |
| Six or more transfer events within <br> one calendar quarter<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Nationwide will mail a letter to the Contract Owner notifying them that:<br> (1)they have been identified as engaging in harmful trading practices; and<br> (2)if their transfer events total 11 within two consecutive calendar quarters or 20 within one <br> calendar year, the Contract Owner will be limited to submitting transfer requests via U.S. <br> mail on a Nationwide issued form.<br>|
| 11 transfer events within two <br> consecutive calendar quarters<br> OR<br> 20 transfer events within one <br> calendar year<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; Nationwide will automatically limit the Contract Owner to submitting transfer requests via U.S. <br> mail on a Nationwide issued form.<br>|

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For purposes of Nationwide's transfer policy, U.S. mail includes standard U.S. mail, overnight U.S. mail, and overnight delivery via private carrier.

For calendar year restrictions, each January 1, Nationwide will start the monitoring anew, so that each contract starts with 0 transfer events each January 1. For restrictions on transfer events within two consecutive calendar quarters, Nationwide refreshes the transfer event restriction period at the beginning of each calendar quarter considering only transfers that occur in the current calendar quarter and occurred in the immediately preceding calendar quarter.

Contract Owners that are required to submit transfer requests via U.S. mail will be required to use a Nationwide issued form for their transfer request. Nationwide will refuse transfer requests that either do not use the Nationwide issued form for their transfer request or fail to provide accurate and complete information on their transfer request form. In the event that a Contract Owner's transfer request is refused by Nationwide, they will receive notice in writing by U.S. mail and will be required to resubmit their transfer request on a Nationwide issued form.

*Managers of Multiple Contracts* 

Some investment financial professionals manage the assets of multiple Nationwide contracts pursuant to trading authority granted or conveyed by multiple Contract Owners. These multi-contract financial professionals may be required by Nationwide to submit all transfer requests via U.S. mail.

Nationwide may, as an administrative practice, implement a "one-day delay" program for these multi-contract financial professionals, which they can use in addition to or in lieu of submitting transfer requests via U.S. mail. The one-day delay option permits multi-contract financial professionals to continue to submit transfer requests via the Internet or telephone. However, transfer requests submitted by multi-contract financial professionals via the Internet or telephone will not receive the next available Accumulation Unit value. Rather, they will receive the Accumulation Unit value that is calculated on the following Valuation Date. Transfer requests submitted under the one-day delay program are irrevocable. Multi-contract financial professionals will receive advance notice of being subject to the one-day delay program.

***Other Restrictions*** 

Nationwide reserves the right to refuse or limit transfer requests, or take any other action it deems necessary in order to protect Contract Owners, Annuitants, and beneficiaries from the negative investment results that may result from short-term trading or other harmful investment practices employed by some Contract Owners (or third parties acting on their behalf). In particular, trading strategies designed to avoid or take advantage of Nationwide's monitoring procedures (and other measures aimed at curbing harmful trading practices) that are nevertheless determined by Nationwide to constitute harmful trading practices, may be restricted.

Any restrictions that Nationwide implements will be applied consistently and uniformly.

***Underlying Mutual Fund Restrictions and Prohibitions*** 

Pursuant to regulations adopted by the SEC, Nationwide is required to enter into written agreements with the underlying mutual funds which allow the underlying mutual funds to:

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) request the taxpayer identification number, international taxpayer identification number, or other government issued identifier of any Contract Owner;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) request the amounts and dates of any purchase, redemption, transfer, or exchange request ("transaction information"); and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(3) instruct Nationwide to restrict or prohibit further purchases or exchanges by Contract Owners that violate policies established by the underlying mutual fund (whose policies may be more restrictive than Nationwide's policies).

Nationwide is required to provide such transaction information to the underlying mutual funds upon their request. In addition, Nationwide is required to restrict or prohibit further purchases or requests to exchange into a specific Sub-Account upon instruction from the underlying mutual fund in which that Sub-Account invests. Nationwide and any affected Contract Owner may not have advance notice of such instructions from an underlying mutual fund to restrict or prohibit further purchases or requests to exchange. If an underlying mutual fund refuses to accept a purchase or request to exchange into the Sub-Account associated with the underlying mutual fund submitted by Nationwide, Nationwide will keep any affected Contract Owner in their current Sub-Account allocation.

**Right to Examine and Cancel**

If the Contract Owner elects to cancel the contract, he/she may return it to the Service Center within a certain period of time known as the "free look" period. Depending on the state in which the contract was purchased (and, in some states, if the contract is purchased as a replacement for another annuity contract), the free look period may be 10 days or longer. For ease of administration, Nationwide will honor any free look cancellation request that is in good order and received at the Service Center or postmarked within 30 days after the contract issue date. The contract issue date is the date the initial purchase payment is applied to the contract.

Where state law requires the return of purchase payments for free look cancellations, Nationwide will return all purchase payments applied to the contract, less any withdrawals from the contract and any applicable federal and state income tax withholding. Nationwide will recapture all of the Extra Value Option credits and Purchase Payment Credits applied to the contract, but under no circumstances will the amount returned be less than the purchase payments made to the contract.

Where state law requires the return of Contract Value for free look cancellations, Nationwide will return the Contract Value as of the date of the cancellation, less any withdrawals from the contract and any applicable federal and state income tax withholding. Nationwide will recapture all of the Extra Value Option credits and Purchase Payment Credits applied to the contract. The Contract Owner will retain any earnings attributable to the Extra Value Option credits and Purchase Payment Credits, but all losses attributable to the Extra Value Option credits and Purchase Payment Credits will be incurred by Nationwide.

Liability of the Variable Account under this provision is limited to the Contract Value in each Sub-Account on the date of revocation. Any additional amounts refunded to the Contract Owner will be paid by Nationwide.

**Allocation of Purchase Payments during Free Look Period** 

Where state law requires the return of purchase payments for free look cancellations, Nationwide will allocate initial purchase payments allocated to Sub-Accounts to the money market Sub-Account during the free look period.

Where state law requires the return of Contract Value for free look cancellations, Nationwide will immediately allocate initial purchase payments to the investment options based on the instructions contained on the application.

**Surrender/Withdrawal Prior to Annuitization**

Prior to annuitization and before the Annuitant's death, Contract Owners may generally withdraw some or all of their Contract Value. Withdrawals from the contract may be subject to federal income tax and/or a tax penalty (see *Appendix B: Contract Types and Tax Information*). Withdrawal requests may be submitted in writing or by telephone to the Service Center and Nationwide may require additional information. Requests submitted by telephone may be subject to dollar amount limitations and may be subject to payment and other restrictions to prevent fraud. Nationwide reserves the right to require written requests to be submitted on current Nationwide forms for withdrawals. Nationwide reserves the right to remove the ability to submit requests by telephone upon written notice. Contact the Service Center for current limitations and restrictions. When taking a full surrender, Nationwide may require that the contract accompany the request. Nationwide may require a signature guarantee.

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Surrender and withdrawal requests will receive the Accumulation Unit value next determined at the end of the current Valuation Period if the request and all necessary information is received at the Service Center before the close of regular trading on the New York Stock Exchange (generally, 4:00 pm EST). If the request and all necessary information is received after the close of regular trading on the New York Stock Exchange, the request will receive the Accumulation Unit value determined at the end of the next Valuation Day.

Nationwide will pay any amounts withdrawn from the Sub-Accounts within seven days after the request is received in good order at the Service Center (see *Determining the Contract Value*). However, Nationwide may suspend or postpone payment when it is unable to price a purchase payment or transfer, or as permitted or required by federal securities laws and rules and regulations of the SEC.

Nationwide is required by state law to reserve the right to postpone payment or transfer of assets from the Fixed Account for a period of up to six months from the date of the withdrawal or transfer request.

A withdrawal from a GTO prior to its maturity date will be assessed a market value adjustment. The application of the market value adjustment could result in a loss.

If an Extra Value Option has been elected, then for the first seven Contract Years only, a portion of the amount credited under the Extra Value Option may be recaptured. No recapture will take place after the seventh Contract Year.

**Partial Withdrawals** 

If a Contract Owner requests a partial withdrawal, Nationwide will redeem Accumulation Units from the Sub-Accounts and an amount from the Fixed Account and the GTOs. The amount withdrawn from each investment option will be in proportion to the value in each option at the time of the withdrawal request, unless Nationwide is instructed otherwise.

Partial withdrawals are subject to the CDSC provisions of the contract. If a CDSC is assessed, the Contract Owner may elect to have the CDSC deducted from either:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) the amount requested; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) the Contract Value remaining after the Contract Owner has received the amount requested.

If the Contract Owner does not make a specific election, any applicable CDSC will be deducted from the amount requested by the Contract Owner.

The CDSC deducted is a percentage of the amount requested by the Contract Owner. Amounts deducted for CDSC are not subject to subsequent CDSC.

***Partial Withdrawals to Pay Investment Advisory Fees*** 

Some Contract Owners utilize an investment advisor(s) to manage their assets, for which the investment advisor assesses a fee. Investment advisors are not endorsed or affiliated with Nationwide and Nationwide makes no representation as to their qualifications. The fees for these investment advisory services are specified in the respective account agreements and are separate from and in addition to the contract fees and expenses described in this prospectus. Some Contract Owners authorize their investment advisor to take a partial withdrawal(s) from the contract in order to collect investment advisory fees. Withdrawals taken from this contract to pay advisory or investment management fees are subject to the CDSC provisions of the contract and may be subject to income tax and/or tax penalties. **In addition, withdrawals taken from the contract to pay advisory or investment management fees may negatively impact the benefit associated with the 10% Nationwide Lifetime Income Rider, 7% Nationwide Lifetime Income Rider, and 5% Nationwide Lifetime Income Rider.**

**Full Surrenders** 

Upon full surrender, the Contract Value may be more or less than the total of all purchase payments made to the contract. The Contract Value will reflect:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• standard contract charges

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• charges for optional benefits elected by the Contract Owner

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• underlying mutual fund charges

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• investment performance of the Sub-Accounts

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• interest credited to Fixed Account allocations

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• amounts credited to GTO allocations, plus or minus any applicable market value adjustment

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• application of any Extra Value Option credits (and any recapture of such credits, if applicable)

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Purchase Payment Credits, if applicable

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• any outstanding loan balance plus accrued interest

The CDSC-free withdrawal privilege does not apply to full surrenders of the contract. For purposes of the CDSC-free withdrawal privilege, a full surrender is:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• multiple withdrawals taken within a Contract Year that deplete the entire Contract Value; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• any single net withdrawal of 90% or more of the Contract Value.

**Surrender/Withdrawal After Annuitization**

After the Annuitization Date, withdrawals other than regularly scheduled annuity payments are not permitted.

**Withdrawals Under Certain Plan Types**

**Withdrawals Under a Texas Optional Retirement Program or a Louisiana Optional Retirement Plan** 

Redemption restrictions apply to contracts issued under the Texas Optional Retirement Program or the Louisiana Optional Retirement Plan.

The Texas Attorney General has ruled that participants in contracts issued under the Texas Optional Retirement Program may only take withdrawals if:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• the participant dies;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• the participant retires;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• the participant terminates employment due to total disability; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• the participant that works in a Texas public institution of higher education terminates employment.

A participant under a contract issued under the Louisiana Optional Retirement Plan may only take distributions from the contract upon retirement or termination of employment. All retirement benefits under this type of plan must be paid as lifetime income; lump sum cash payments are not permitted, except for death benefits.

Due to these restrictions, a participant under either of these plans will not be able to withdraw Cash Value from the contract unless one of the applicable conditions is met. However, Contract Value may be transferred to other carriers, subject to any CDSC.

Nationwide issues this contract to participants in the Texas Optional Retirement Program in reliance upon and in compliance with Rule 6c-7 of the Investment Company Act of 1940. Nationwide issues this contract to participants in the Louisiana Optional Retirement Plan in reliance upon and in compliance with an exemptive order that Nationwide received from the SEC on August 22, 1990.

**Withdrawals Under a Tax Sheltered Annuity** 

Contract Owners of a Tax Sheltered Annuity may withdraw part or all of their Contract Value before the earlier of the Annuitization Date or the Annuitant's death, except as provided below:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(A) Contract Value attributable to contributions made under a qualified cash or deferred arrangement (within the meaning of Internal Revenue Code Section 402(g)(3)(A)), a salary reduction agreement (within the meaning of Internal Revenue Code Section 402(g)(3)(C)), or transfers from a Custodial Account (described in Section 403(b)(7) of the Internal Revenue Code), may be withdrawn only:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) when the Contract Owner reaches age 59½, separates from service, dies, or becomes disabled (within the meaning of Internal Revenue Code Section 72(m)(7)); or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) in the case of hardship (as defined for purposes of Internal Revenue Code Section 401(k)), provided that any such hardship surrender may not include any income earned on salary reduction contributions.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(B) The withdrawal limitations described previously also apply to:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) salary reduction contributions to Tax Sheltered Annuities made for plan years beginning after December 31, 1988;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) earnings credited to such contracts after the last plan year beginning before January 1, 1989, on amounts attributable to salary reduction contributions; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(3) all amounts transferred from Internal Revenue Code Section 403(b)(7) Custodial Accounts (except that earnings and employer contributions as of December 31, 1988 in such Custodial Accounts may be withdrawn in the case of hardship).

Any distribution other than the above, including a free look cancellation of the contract (when available) may result in taxes, penalties, and/or retroactive disqualification of a Tax Sheltered Annuity.

In order to prevent disqualification of a Tax Sheltered Annuity after a free look cancellation, Nationwide will transfer the proceeds to another Tax Sheltered Annuity upon proper direction by the Contract Owner.

These provisions explain Nationwide's understanding of current withdrawal restrictions. These restrictions may change.

Distributions pursuant to Qualified Domestic Relations Orders will not violate the restrictions stated previously.

**Loan Privilege** 

The loan privilege is only available to Contract Owners of Tax Sheltered Annuities. Loans may be taken from the Contract Value after expiration of the free look period up to the Annuitization Date. Loans are subject to the terms of the contract, the plan, and the Internal Revenue Code. Nationwide may modify the terms of a loan to comply with changes in applicable law. Loans are not available in all states. Loans are not available if a Lifetime Income Option is elected.

**Minimum and Maximum Loan Amounts** 

Contract Owners may borrow a minimum of $1,000, unless Nationwide is required by law to allow a lesser minimum amount. Each loan must individually satisfy the contract minimum amount.

The maximum nontaxable loan amount is based on information provided by the participant or the employer. This amount may be impacted if a participant has additional loans from other plans. The total of all outstanding loans must not exceed the following limits:

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| **Contract Values** | **Maximum Outstanding Loan Balance Allowed** |
| up to $20,000 | up to 80% of Contract Value (not more than $10,000) |
| $20,000 and over | up to 50% of Contract Value (not more than $50,000\*) |

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The $50,000 limits will be reduced by the highest outstanding balance owed during the previous 12 months.

For salary reduction Tax Sheltered Annuities, loans may be secured only by the Contract Value.

**Maximum Loan Processing Fee** 

Nationwide charges a Loan Processing Fee at the time each new loan is processed. The Loan Processing Fee will not exceed $25 per loan processed. This fee compensates Nationwide for expenses related to administering and processing loans. Loans are not available in all states. In addition, some states may not allow Nationwide to assess a Loan Processing Fee.

The fee is taken from all of the investment options in proportion to the Contract Value at the time the loan is processed.

**How Loan Requests are Processed** 

All loans are made from assets in Nationwide's General Account. As collateral for the loan, Nationwide holds an amount equal to the loan in a collateral fixed account (which is part of Nationwide's General Account).

When a loan request is processed, Nationwide transfers Accumulation Units from the Sub-Accounts to the collateral fixed account until the requested amount is reached. The amount deducted from the Sub-Accounts will be in the same proportion as the Sub-Account allocations, unless the Contract Owner has instructed otherwise. If there are not enough

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Accumulation Units available in the contract to reach the requested loan amount, Nationwide would then transfer Contract Value from the Fixed Account. Contract Value transferred from the Fixed Account to meet the requested loan amount is not subject to the Fixed Account transfer limitations otherwise applicable under the contract.

If the requested loan amount is not reached based on the transfers stated above, any remaining required collateral for the loan will be transferred from the Guaranteed Term Options. Transfers from the Guaranteed Term Options may be subject to a market value adjustment.

No CDSC will be deducted on transfers related to loan processing.

**Interest Charged and Credited** 

Compound interest is charged on the outstanding loan balance consisting of outstanding principal plus accrued interest. The total interest rate is comprised of a collateral interest rate plus a finance interest rate. The total interest rate is disclosed at the time of loan application or loan issuance.

The finance interest rate will be 2.25%. The collateral interest rate will be the total interest rate minus the finance interest rate and will be no less than the guaranteed minimum interest rate stated in the contract.

When a loan is repaid in accordance with the payment schedule provided at the time the loan is issued, collateral interest and finance interest that accrue between scheduled payments are paid off. As payments are made, collateral interest is credited to the collateral fixed account, and finance interest is paid to Nationwide. Finance interest may provide revenue for risk charges and profit.

**Accrual of Principal and Interest After Default** 

Upon default, unpaid principal and collateral interest, and finance interest, will separately accrue and compound at the total interest rate. When the total interest rate is applied to accruing finance interest after default, the entire amount of interest is added to the outstanding finance interest. This will cause the total amount of the outstanding loan balance to grow rapidly over time.

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| ***Example:*** |  |  |  |  |
| Ms. T takes a loan from her contract of $50,000. After default, the first time interest is calculated as follows: | Ms. T takes a loan from her contract of $50,000. After default, the first time interest is calculated as follows: | Ms. T takes a loan from her contract of $50,000. After default, the first time interest is calculated as follows: | Ms. T takes a loan from her contract of $50,000. After default, the first time interest is calculated as follows: | Ms. T takes a loan from her contract of $50,000. After default, the first time interest is calculated as follows: |
| 1A.The total interest rate (collateral interest rate plus finance interest rate) is applied to the outstanding principal; | 1A.The total interest rate (collateral interest rate plus finance interest rate) is applied to the outstanding principal; | 1A.The total interest rate (collateral interest rate plus finance interest rate) is applied to the outstanding principal; | 1A.The total interest rate (collateral interest rate plus finance interest rate) is applied to the outstanding principal; | 1A.The total interest rate (collateral interest rate plus finance interest rate) is applied to the outstanding principal; |
| 6.25%<br> (total interest rate)<br>| x | &nbsp;&nbsp; $50,000<br> (outstanding principal)<br>| = | &nbsp;&nbsp; $3,125<br> ($2,000 =collateral interest<br> $1,125 = finance interest)<br>|
| 1B.The amount from 1A representing collateral interest is added to the outstanding principal; | 1B.The amount from 1A representing collateral interest is added to the outstanding principal; | 1B.The amount from 1A representing collateral interest is added to the outstanding principal; | 1B.The amount from 1A representing collateral interest is added to the outstanding principal; | 1B.The amount from 1A representing collateral interest is added to the outstanding principal; |
| $2,000<br> (collateral interest)<br>| + | &nbsp;&nbsp; $50,000<br> (outstanding principal)<br>| = | &nbsp;&nbsp; $52,000<br> (outstanding principal <br> and collateral interest)<br>|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1C.The amount from 1A representing finance interest is held separately, and subsequently accrues interest at the total interest rate on <br> a compound basis and will become the outstanding finance interest; and | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1C.The amount from 1A representing finance interest is held separately, and subsequently accrues interest at the total interest rate on <br> a compound basis and will become the outstanding finance interest; and | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1C.The amount from 1A representing finance interest is held separately, and subsequently accrues interest at the total interest rate on <br> a compound basis and will become the outstanding finance interest; and | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1C.The amount from 1A representing finance interest is held separately, and subsequently accrues interest at the total interest rate on <br> a compound basis and will become the outstanding finance interest; and | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1C.The amount from 1A representing finance interest is held separately, and subsequently accrues interest at the total interest rate on <br> a compound basis and will become the outstanding finance interest; and |
| $1,125<br> (outstanding finance <br> interest)<br>|  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1D.The outstanding principal and collateral interest, and the outstanding finance interest, are added to determine the total outstanding <br> principal and interest. | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1D.The outstanding principal and collateral interest, and the outstanding finance interest, are added to determine the total outstanding <br> principal and interest. | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1D.The outstanding principal and collateral interest, and the outstanding finance interest, are added to determine the total outstanding <br> principal and interest. | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1D.The outstanding principal and collateral interest, and the outstanding finance interest, are added to determine the total outstanding <br> principal and interest. | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1D.The outstanding principal and collateral interest, and the outstanding finance interest, are added to determine the total outstanding <br> principal and interest. |
| $52,000<br> (outstanding principal <br> and collateral interest)<br>| + | &nbsp;&nbsp; $1,125<br> (outstanding finance <br> interest)<br>| = | &nbsp;&nbsp; $53,125<br> (total outstanding <br> principal and interest)<br>|
| Thereafter, when interest is <br> calculated:<br>|  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2A.The total interest rate (collateral interest rate plus finance interest rate) is applied to the outstanding principal and collateral interest <br> from 1A above; | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2A.The total interest rate (collateral interest rate plus finance interest rate) is applied to the outstanding principal and collateral interest <br> from 1A above; | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2A.The total interest rate (collateral interest rate plus finance interest rate) is applied to the outstanding principal and collateral interest <br> from 1A above; | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2A.The total interest rate (collateral interest rate plus finance interest rate) is applied to the outstanding principal and collateral interest <br> from 1A above; | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2A.The total interest rate (collateral interest rate plus finance interest rate) is applied to the outstanding principal and collateral interest <br> from 1A above; |

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| ***Example:*** |  |  |  |  |
| 6.25%<br> (total interest rate)<br>| x | &nbsp;&nbsp; $52,000<br> (1A outstanding <br> principal and <br> collateral interest)<br>| = | &nbsp;&nbsp; $3,250<br> ($2,080 = collateral interest<br> $1,170 = finance interest)<br>|
| 2B.The amount from step 2A representing collateral interest is added to the outstanding principal and collateral interest from 1A; | 2B.The amount from step 2A representing collateral interest is added to the outstanding principal and collateral interest from 1A; | 2B.The amount from step 2A representing collateral interest is added to the outstanding principal and collateral interest from 1A; | 2B.The amount from step 2A representing collateral interest is added to the outstanding principal and collateral interest from 1A; | 2B.The amount from step 2A representing collateral interest is added to the outstanding principal and collateral interest from 1A; |
| $2,080<br> (collateral interest)<br>| + | &nbsp;&nbsp; $52,000<br> (1A outstanding <br> principal and <br> collateral interest)<br>| = | &nbsp;&nbsp; $54,080<br> (outstanding principal <br> and collateral interest)<br>|
| 2C.The total interest rate is applied to the outstanding finance interest from 1C and added to that outstanding finance interest; | 2C.The total interest rate is applied to the outstanding finance interest from 1C and added to that outstanding finance interest; | 2C.The total interest rate is applied to the outstanding finance interest from 1C and added to that outstanding finance interest; | 2C.The total interest rate is applied to the outstanding finance interest from 1C and added to that outstanding finance interest; | 2C.The total interest rate is applied to the outstanding finance interest from 1C and added to that outstanding finance interest; |
| 6.25%<br> (total interest rate)<br>| x | &nbsp;&nbsp; $1,125<br> (outstanding finance <br> interest)<br>| = | &nbsp;&nbsp; $70.31<br> (finance interest)<br>|
| $70.31<br> (finance interest)<br>| + | &nbsp;&nbsp; $1,125<br> (outstanding <br> finance interest)<br>| = | &nbsp;&nbsp; $1,195.31<br> (outstanding <br> finance interest)<br>|
| 2D.The amount from step 2A representing finance interest is added to the outstanding finance interest amount in 2C; | 2D.The amount from step 2A representing finance interest is added to the outstanding finance interest amount in 2C; | 2D.The amount from step 2A representing finance interest is added to the outstanding finance interest amount in 2C; | 2D.The amount from step 2A representing finance interest is added to the outstanding finance interest amount in 2C; | 2D.The amount from step 2A representing finance interest is added to the outstanding finance interest amount in 2C; |
| $1,170<br> (finance interest)<br>| + | &nbsp;&nbsp; $1,195.31<br> (outstanding <br> finance interest)<br>| = | &nbsp;&nbsp; $2,365.31<br> (outstanding <br> finance interest)<br>|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2E.The outstanding principal and collateral interest from 2B, and the outstanding finance interest from 2D are added together to <br> determine the total outstanding principal and interest. | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2E.The outstanding principal and collateral interest from 2B, and the outstanding finance interest from 2D are added together to <br> determine the total outstanding principal and interest. | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2E.The outstanding principal and collateral interest from 2B, and the outstanding finance interest from 2D are added together to <br> determine the total outstanding principal and interest. | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2E.The outstanding principal and collateral interest from 2B, and the outstanding finance interest from 2D are added together to <br> determine the total outstanding principal and interest. | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2E.The outstanding principal and collateral interest from 2B, and the outstanding finance interest from 2D are added together to <br> determine the total outstanding principal and interest. |
| $54,080<br> (total outstanding principal <br> and collateral interest)<br>| + | &nbsp;&nbsp; $2,365.31<br> (outstanding <br> finance interest)<br>| = | &nbsp;&nbsp; $56,445.31<br> (total outstanding <br> principal and interest)<br>|
| This method of interest calculation and accrual is applied to the total outstanding principal and collateral interest, and finance interest <br> balances until the entire loan balance is paid. Under this method of interest calculation, after 15 years of default, a $50,000 loan on <br> which no payments were made will accrue as follows: | This method of interest calculation and accrual is applied to the total outstanding principal and collateral interest, and finance interest <br> balances until the entire loan balance is paid. Under this method of interest calculation, after 15 years of default, a $50,000 loan on <br> which no payments were made will accrue as follows: | This method of interest calculation and accrual is applied to the total outstanding principal and collateral interest, and finance interest <br> balances until the entire loan balance is paid. Under this method of interest calculation, after 15 years of default, a $50,000 loan on <br> which no payments were made will accrue as follows: | This method of interest calculation and accrual is applied to the total outstanding principal and collateral interest, and finance interest <br> balances until the entire loan balance is paid. Under this method of interest calculation, after 15 years of default, a $50,000 loan on <br> which no payments were made will accrue as follows: | This method of interest calculation and accrual is applied to the total outstanding principal and collateral interest, and finance interest <br> balances until the entire loan balance is paid. Under this method of interest calculation, after 15 years of default, a $50,000 loan on <br> which no payments were made will accrue as follows: |
| Outstanding Principal | Outstanding Principal | Outstanding Principal |  | $50000 |
| Outstanding Collateral Interest | Outstanding Collateral Interest | Outstanding Collateral Interest |  | $40047 |
| Outstanding Finance Interest | Outstanding Finance Interest | Outstanding Finance Interest |  | $34091 |
| Total Outstanding Principal and Interest | Total Outstanding Principal and Interest | Total Outstanding Principal and Interest |  | $124138 |

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**Loan Repayment** 

Loans must be repaid in five years. However, if the loan is used to purchase the Contract Owner's principal residence, the Contract Owner has 15 years to repay the loan.

Contract Owners must identify loan repayments as loan repayments or they will be treated as purchase payments and will not reduce the outstanding loan balance. Payments must be substantially level and made at least quarterly. Over time, unpaid loan interest charges can cause the total amount of the outstanding loan balance to be significant, so it is advantageous to make a loan repayment at least quarterly. The Contract Owner should contact the Service Center to obtain loan pay-off amounts.

When the Contract Owner makes a loan repayment, the amount in the collateral fixed account will be reduced by the amount of the payment that represents loan principal. Additionally, the amount of the payment that represents loan principal and credited interest will be applied to the Sub-Accounts and the Fixed Account in accordance with the allocation instructions in effect at the time the payment is received, unless the Contract Owner directs otherwise.

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Loan repayments to the Guaranteed Term Options must be at least $1,000. If the proportional share of the repayment to the Guaranteed Term Option is less than $1,000, that portion of the repayment will be allocated to the money market Sub-Account unless the Contract Owner directs otherwise.

**Distributions and Annuity Payments** 

Distributions made from the contract while a loan is outstanding will be reduced by the amount of the outstanding loan plus accrued interest if:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• the contract is surrendered;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• the Contract Owner/Annuitant dies;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• the Contract Owner who is not the Annuitant dies prior to annuitization; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• annuity payments begin.

**Transferring the Contract** 

Nationwide reserves the right to restrict any transfer of the contract while the loan is outstanding.

**Grace Period and Loan Default** 

If a loan payment is not made when due, interest will continue to accrue. A grace period may be available (refer to the terms of the loan agreement). During the grace period, the loan is considered outstanding, but not in default. If a loan payment is not made by the end of the applicable grace period and the Contract Owner is eligible for a distribution, the loan payment amount may be deducted from the Contract Value and applied as a loan payment, which will be treated as an actual distribution.

If the Contract Owner fails to make a full payment by the end of the applicable grace period, and is not eligible to take a distribution, the loan will default. In the year of a default, the entire outstanding loan balance, plus accrued interest, will be treated as a deemed distribution and will be taxable to the Contract Owner. This deemed distribution may also be subject to an early withdrawal tax penalty by the Internal Revenue Service. After default, the loan is still outstanding and interest will continue to accrue until the entire loan balance has been repaid. Additional loans are not available until all defaulted loans have been repaid.

**Contract Owner Services**

**Asset Rebalancing** 

Asset Rebalancing is the automatic reallocation of Contract Values to the Sub-Accounts on a predetermined percentage basis. Asset Rebalancing is not available for assets held in the Fixed Account or the GTOs. Requests for Asset Rebalancing must be on a Nationwide form and submitted to the Service Center. Once Asset Rebalancing is elected, it will only be terminated upon specific instruction from the Contract Owner; manual transfers will not automatically terminate the program. Currently, there is no additional charge for Asset Rebalancing.

Asset Rebalancing occurs every three months or on another frequency if permitted by Nationwide. If the last day of the designated rebalancing period falls on a Saturday, Sunday, recognized holiday, or any other day when the New York Stock Exchange is closed, Asset Rebalancing will occur on the next business day. Each Asset Rebalancing reallocation is considered a transfer event (see *Transfer Restrictions*).

Asset Rebalancing may be subject to employer limitations or restrictions for contracts issued to a Tax Sheltered Annuity plan. Contract Owners should consult a financial professional to discuss the use of Asset Rebalancing.

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Nationwide reserves the right to stop establishing new Asset Rebalancing programs. Existing Asset Rebalancing programs will remain in effect unless otherwise terminated.

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| ***Example:*** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; Mr. C elects to participate in Asset Rebalancing and has instructed his Contract Value be <br> allocated as follows: 40% to Sub-Account A, 40% to Sub-Account B, and 20% to Sub-<br> Account C. Mr. C elects to rebalance quarterly. Each quarter, Nationwide will automatically <br> rebalance Mr. C's Contract Value by transferring Contract Value among the three elected <br> Sub-Accounts so that his 40%/40%/20% allocation remains intact.<br>|

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**Dollar Cost Averaging**

Dollar Cost Averaging is a long-term transfer program that allows the Contract Owner to make regular, level investments over time. Dollar Cost Averaging involves the automatic transfer of a specific amount from the Fixed Account and/or certain Sub-Accounts into other Sub-Accounts. With this service, the Contract Owner benefits from the ability to invest in the Sub-Accounts over a period of time, thereby smoothing out the effects of market volatility. Nationwide does not guarantee that this program will result in profit or protect Contract Owners from loss.

Contract Owners direct Nationwide to automatically transfer specified amounts from the Fixed Account and the following Sub-Account(s) (if available):

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Ivy Variable Insurance Portfolios - Government Money Market: Class II

or to any other Sub-Account(s). Dollar Cost Averaging transfers may not be directed to the Fixed Account or GTOs. Transfers from the Fixed Account must be equal to or less than 1/30th of the Fixed Account value at the time the program is requested.

Transfers occur monthly or on another frequency if permitted by Nationwide. Nationwide will process transfers until either the value in the originating investment option is exhausted or the Contract Owner instructs Nationwide to stop the transfers. When a Contract Owner instructs Nationwide to stop the transfers, all amounts remaining in the originating Fixed Account or Sub-Account will remain allocated to the Fixed Account or Sub-Account, unless Nationwide is instructed otherwise. Dollar Cost Averaging transfers are not considered transfer events.

Nationwide reserves the right to stop establishing new Dollar Cost Averaging programs.

Nationwide is required by state law to reserve the right to postpone payment or transfer of assets from the Fixed Account for a period of up to six months from the date of the withdrawal or transfer request.

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| ***Example:*** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; Ms. T elects to participate in Dollar Cost Averaging and has transferred $25,000 to an <br> eligible Sub-Account (Sub-Account S) that will serve as the source investment option for her <br> Dollar Cost Averaging program. She would like the Dollar Cost Averaging transfers to be <br> allocated as follows: $500 to Sub-Account L and $1,000 to Sub-Account M. Each month, <br> Nationwide will automatically transfer $1,500 from Sub-Account S and allocate $1,000 to <br> Sub-Account M and $500 to Sub-Account L.<br>|

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**Dollar Cost Averaging for Living Benefits** 

Nationwide may periodically offer Dollar Cost Averaging programs with the CPPLI Option and the Nationwide Lifetime Income Riders referred to as "Dollar Cost Averaging for Living Benefits." Dollar Cost Averaging for Living Benefits involves the automatic transfer of a specific amount from the Fixed Account into another Sub-Account(s). With this service, the Contract Owner benefits from the ability to invest in the Sub-Account over a period of time, thereby smoothing out the effects of market volatility. Nationwide does not guarantee that this program will result in profit or protect Contract Owners from loss.

Only new purchase payments to the contract are eligible for Dollar Cost Averaging for Living Benefits. Only those investment options available with the elected option are available for use in Dollar Cost Averaging for Living Benefits. Contact the Service Center for the investment options available for the CPPLI Option and the Nationwide Lifetime Income Riders.

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Once a Dollar Cost Averaging for Living Benefits program has begun, no transfers among or between Sub-Accounts are permitted until the Dollar Cost Averaging for Living Benefits program is completed or terminated. The interest rate credited on amounts applied to the Fixed Account as part of Dollar Cost Averaging for Living Benefits programs may vary depending on the option elected.

Transfers occur monthly or on another frequency if permitted by Nationwide. Nationwide will process transfers until either amounts allocated to the Fixed Account as part of a Dollar Cost Averaging for Living Benefits program are exhausted or the Contract Owner instructs Nationwide to stop the transfers. When a Contract Owner instructs Nationwide to stop the transfers, Nationwide will automatically reallocate any amount remaining in the Fixed Account according to future investment allocation instructions, unless directed otherwise. Dollar Cost Averaging for Living Benefits transfers are not considered transfer events.

Nationwide reserves the right to stop establishing new Dollar Cost Averaging for Living Benefits programs.

Nationwide is required by state law to reserve the right to postpone payment or transfer of assets from the Fixed Account for a period of up to six months from the date of the withdrawal or transfer request.

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| ***Example:*** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; Ms. S, who has elected a living benefit, elects to participate in Dollar Cost Averaging for <br> Living Benefits and has allocated new purchase payments of $22,000 to the Fixed Account. <br> She would like the Dollar Cost Averaging for Living Benefits transfers to be allocated as <br> follows: $1,000 to Sub-Account L and $1,000 to Sub-Account M, both of which are <br> permitted Sub-Accounts in the living benefit that Ms. S elected. Each month, Nationwide will <br> automatically transfer $2,000 from the Fixed Account and allocate $1,000 to Sub-Account M <br> and $1,000 to Sub-Account L.<br>|

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**Fixed Account Interest Out Dollar Cost Averaging** 

Nationwide may, periodically, offer a Dollar Cost Averaging program that permits the transfer of interest earned on Fixed Account allocations referred to as "Fixed Account Interest Out Dollar Cost Averaging." Fixed Account Interest Out Dollar Cost Averaging involves the automatic transfer of the interest earned on Fixed Account allocations into any other Sub-Account(s). With this service, the Contract Owner benefits from the ability to invest in the Sub-Accounts over a period of time, thereby smoothing out the effects of market volatility. Nationwide does not guarantee that this program will result in profit or protect Contract Owners from loss.

Fixed Account Interest Out Dollar Cost Averaging transfers may not be directed to the Fixed Account or GTOs.

Transfers occur monthly or on another frequency if permitted by Nationwide. Nationwide will continue to process transfers until the Contract Owner instructs Nationwide in writing to stop the transfers. Fixed Account Interest Out Dollar Cost Averaging transfers are not considered transfer events.

Nationwide reserves the right to stop establishing new Fixed Account Interest Out Dollar Cost Averaging programs.

Nationwide is required by state law to reserve the right to postpone payment or transfer of assets from the Fixed Account for a period of up to six months from the date of the withdrawal or transfer request.

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| ***Example:*** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; Mr. V elects to participate in Fixed Account Interest Out Dollar Cost Averaging and has <br> allocated new purchase payments of $25,000 to the Fixed Account. He would like the Fixed <br> Account Interest Out Dollar Cost Averaging transfers to be allocated as follows: 50% to Sub-<br> Account L and 50% to Sub-Account M. Each month, Nationwide will automatically transfer <br> the interest credited to the Fixed Account allocations to Sub-Account M and Sub-Account L <br> on a 50%/50% basis.<br>|

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**Systematic Withdrawals** 

Systematic Withdrawals allow Contract Owners to receive a specified amount (of at least $100) on a monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, or annual basis. Requests for Systematic Withdrawals and requests to discontinue Systematic Withdrawals must be submitted in good order and in writing to the Service Center.

The withdrawals will be taken from the Sub-Accounts and the Fixed Account proportionally unless Nationwide is instructed otherwise. Systematic Withdrawals are not available from the GTOs.

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Nationwide will withhold federal income taxes from Systematic Withdrawals unless otherwise instructed by the Contract Owner. The Internal Revenue Service may impose a 10% penalty tax if the Contract Owner is under age 59½, unless the Contract Owner has made an irrevocable election of distributions of substantially equal payments.

A CDSC may apply to amounts taken through Systematic Withdrawals. If the Contract Owner takes Systematic Withdrawals, the maximum amount that can be withdrawn annually without a CDSC is the greater of the amount available under the CDSC-free withdrawal privilege (see *Contingent Deferred Sales Charge*), and a given percentage of the Contract Value that is based on the Contract Owner's age, as shown in the following table:

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| **Contract Owner's Age** | **Percentage of Contract Value** |
| Under age 59½  | &nbsp;&nbsp; 5<br> %<br>|
| 59½ through age 61 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 7<br> %<br>|
| 62 through age 64 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 8<br> %<br>|
| 65 through age 74 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 10<br> %<br>|
| 75 and over | &nbsp;&nbsp; 13<br> %<br>|

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The Contract Owner's age is determined as of the date the request for Systematic Withdrawals is recorded by the Service Center. For joint owners, the older joint owner's age will be used.

The CDSC-free withdrawal privilege for Systematic Withdrawals is non-cumulative. Free amounts not taken during any Contract Year cannot be taken as free amounts in a subsequent Contract Year. In any given Contract Year, any amount withdrawn in excess of the amount permitted under this program will be subject to the CDSC provisions (see *Contingent Deferred Sales Charge*).

Nationwide reserves the right to stop establishing new Systematic Withdrawal programs. Systematic Withdrawals are not available before the end of the free look period.

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| ***Example:*** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; Ms. H elects to take Systematic Withdrawals equal to $5,000 on a quarterly basis. She has <br> not directed that the withdrawals be taken from specific Sub-Accounts, so each quarter, <br> Nationwide will withdraw $5,000 from Ms. H's contract proportionally from each Sub-<br> Account, and will mail her a check or wire the funds to the financial institution of her choice.<br>|

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Contract Owners should fully understand the impact of taking Systematic Withdrawals if they have elected the 10% Nationwide Lifetime Income Rider, 7% Nationwide Lifetime Income Rider, or 5% Nationwide Lifetime Income Rider. Systematic Withdrawals are subject to the same terms and conditions under one of these optional benefits as manual withdrawals. As such, a Systematic Withdrawal may initiate Lifetime Withdrawals and could be an excess withdrawal depending on the facts and circumstances. Systematic Withdrawals will continue to be taken for as long as the instructions remain in effect, even if there are negative consequences. Contract Owners should consult with a financial professional before initiating Systematic Withdrawals.

**Static Asset Allocation Models**

For Contract Owners that have elected the CPP Lifetime Income Option or a Nationwide Lifetime Income Rider, Nationwide makes available as a permitted investment option the Static Asset Allocation Model(s) listed in *Appendix A: Investment Options Available Under the Contract*. The availability of some models may be restricted. Contact the Service Center for the available models. Nationwide reserves the right to discontinue one or more Static Asset Allocation Models.

A Static Asset Allocation Model is an allocation strategy comprised of two or more underlying mutual funds that together provide a unique allocation mix not available as a single underlying mutual fund. Contract Owners that elect a Static Asset Allocation Model directly own Sub-Account units of the Sub-Accounts investing in the underlying mutual funds that comprise the particular model. In other words, a Static Asset Allocation Model is not a portfolio of underlying mutual funds with one Accumulation Unit value, but rather, direct investment in a certain allocation of Sub-Accounts. There is no additional charge associated with investing in a Static Asset Allocation Model.

A Static Asset Allocation Model is just that: static. The allocations or "split" between one or more Sub-Accounts is not monitored and adjusted to reflect changing market conditions. However, a Contract Owner's investment in a Static Asset Allocation Model is rebalanced quarterly to ensure that the assets are allocated to the percentages in the same proportion that they were allocated at the time of election. The entire Contract Value must be allocated to the elected model.

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With respect to transferring into and out of a Static Asset Allocation Model, the model is treated like a Sub-Account and is subject to the *Transfers Prior to Annuitization* provision. The Contract Owner may request to transfer from a model to a permitted Sub-Account. Each transfer into or out of a Static Asset Allocation Model is considered one transfer event.

In the event an underlying mutual fund that is part of a Static Asset Allocation Model liquidates, merges, or otherwise becomes unavailable due to activities outside of Nationwide's control, the replacement underlying mutual fund will become part of the Static Asset Allocation Model and the model will continue to operate as described herein. All affected Contract Owners will be notified in the event of such a change that impacts a Static Asset Allocation Model. Nationwide will interpret a Contract Owner's continued allocation to the elected Static Asset Allocation Model after the merger, liquidation, or other transaction as an affirmative election of the modified Static Asset Allocation Model for purposes of existing allocations, future allocations, and quarterly rebalancing.

For additional information about the underlying mutual funds that comprise a Static Asset Allocation Model, see *Appendix A: Investment Options Available Under the Contract*.

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| ***Example:*** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; Mr. Y, who elected a living benefit, elects a Static Asset Allocation Model, the XYZ Option <br> (33% Sub-Account X, 33% Sub-Account Y, and 34% Sub-Account Z). As a result, Mr. Y's <br> entire Contract Value will be allocated as follows: 33% Sub-Account X, 33% Sub-Account Y, <br> and 34% Sub-Account Z. Each quarter, Nationwide will automatically rebalance Mr. Y's <br> Contract Value by transferring Contract Value among the Sub-Accounts so that the selected <br> Static Asset Allocation Model percentages remain intact.<br>|

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**Death Benefit**

**Death of Contract Owner** 

If a Contract Owner (including a joint owner) who is not the Annuitant dies before the Annuitization Date, no death benefit is payable and the surviving joint owner becomes the Contract Owner. If there is no surviving joint owner, the contingent owner becomes the Contract Owner. If there is no surviving contingent owner, the beneficiary becomes the Contract Owner. If there is no surviving beneficiary, the last surviving Contract Owner's estate becomes the Contract Owner.

A distribution of the Contract Value will be made in accordance with tax rules and as described in *Appendix B: Contract Types and Tax Information.* A CDSC may apply.

**Death of Annuitant** 

If the Annuitant who is not a Contract Owner dies before the Annuitization Date, the Contingent Annuitant becomes the Annuitant and no death benefit is payable. If no Contingent Annuitant is named, a death benefit is payable to the beneficiary. Multiple beneficiaries will share the death benefit equally unless otherwise specified. If no beneficiaries survive the Annuitant, the contingent beneficiary receives the death benefit. Multiple contingent beneficiaries will share the death benefit equally unless otherwise specified. If no beneficiaries or contingent beneficiaries survive the Annuitant, the Contract Owner or the last surviving Contract Owner's estate will receive the death benefit.

If the Annuitant dies after the Annuitization Date, any benefit that may be payable will be paid according to the selected annuity payment option.

If the Contract Owner is a Charitable Remainder Trust and the Annuitant dies before the Annuitization Date, the death benefit will accrue to the Charitable Remainder Trust. Any designation in conflict with the Charitable Remainder Trust's right to the death benefit will be void.

**Death of Contract Owner/Annuitant** 

If a Contract Owner (including a joint owner) who is also the Annuitant dies before the Annuitization Date, a death benefit is payable to the surviving joint owner. If there is no surviving joint owner, the death benefit is payable to the beneficiary. Multiple beneficiaries will share the death benefit equally unless otherwise specified. If no beneficiaries survive the Contract Owner/Annuitant, the contingent beneficiary receives the death benefit. Multiple contingent beneficiaries will share the death benefit equally unless otherwise specified. If no contingent beneficiaries survive the Contract Owner/Annuitant, the last surviving Contract Owner's estate will receive the death benefit.

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If the Contract Owner/Annuitant dies after the Annuitization Date, any benefit that may be payable will be paid according to the selected annuity payment option.

**Death Benefit Payment** 

The recipient of the death benefit may elect to receive the death benefit:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) in a lump sum;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) as an annuity (see *Annuity Payment Options*); or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(3) in any other manner permitted by law and approved by Nationwide.

Premium taxes may be deducted from death benefit proceeds. Nationwide will pay (or will begin to pay) the death benefit after it receives proof of death and the instructions as to the payment of the death benefit. Death benefit claims must be submitted to the Service Center. If the recipient of the death benefit does not elect the form in which to receive the death benefit payment, Nationwide will pay the death benefit in a lump sum. Contract Value will continue to be allocated according to the most recent allocation instructions until the death benefit is paid.

If the contract has multiple beneficiaries entitled to receive a portion of the death benefit, the Contract Value will continue to be allocated according to the most recent allocation instructions until the first beneficiary provides Nationwide with all the information necessary to pay that beneficiary's portion of the death benefit proceeds. At the time the first beneficiary's proceeds are paid, the remaining portion(s) of the death benefit proceeds that are allocated to Sub-Accounts will be reallocated to the available money market Sub-Account until instructions are received from the remaining beneficiary(ies).

Any Contract Value not allocated to the Sub-Accounts will remain invested and will not be reallocated to the available money market Sub-Account.

**Death Benefit Calculations**

An applicant may elect either the standard death benefit (Return of Premium) or an available death benefit option that is offered under the contract for an additional charge. If no election is made at the time of application, the death benefit will be the standard death benefit.

The value of each component of the applicable death benefit calculation will be determined as of the date of the Annuitant's death, except for the Contract Value component, which will be determined as of the date described in the applicable death benefit calculation.

**Nationwide reserves the right to refuse any purchase payment that would result in the cumulative total for all contracts issued by Nationwide or its affiliates or subsidiaries on the life of any one Annuitant or owned by any one Contract Owner to exceed $1,000,000.** If a Contract Owner does not submit purchase payments in excess of $1,000,000, or if Nationwide has refused to accept purchase payments in excess of $1,000,000, the references in this provision to purchase payments in excess of $1,000,000 will not apply.

**Annuity Commencement Date** 

The Annuity Commencement Date is the date on which annuity payments are scheduled to begin. Generally, the Contract Owner designates the Annuity Commencement Date at the time of application. If no Annuity Commencement Date is designated at the time of application, Nationwide will establish the Annuity Commencement Date as the date the Annuitant reaches age 90. The Contract Owner may initiate a change to the Annuity Commencement Date at any time. Additionally, Nationwide will notify the Contract Owner approximately 90 days before the impending Annuity Commencement Date of the opportunity to change the Annuity Commencement Date or annuitize the contract.

Any request to change the Annuity Commencement Date must meet the following requirements:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• the request is made prior to annuitization;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• the requested date is at least two years after the date of issue;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• the requested date is not later than the Annuitant's 90th birthday (or the 90th birthday of the oldest Annuitant if there are joint Annuitants) unless approved by Nationwide; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• the request for change is made in writing, submitted in good order to the Service Center, and approved by Nationwide.

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Generally, Nationwide will not initiate annuitization until specifically directed to do so. However, for Non-Qualified Contracts only, Nationwide will automatically initiate annuitization within 45 days after the Annuity Commencement Date (whether default or otherwise), unless (1) Nationwide has had direct contact with the Contract Owner (indicating that the contract is not abandoned); or (2) the Contract Owner has taken some type of action which is inconsistent with the desire to annuitize.

**Annuitizing the Contract**

**Annuitization Date** 

The Annuitization Date is the date that annuity payments begin. If the Contract Owner has elected the 10% Nationwide Lifetime Income Rider, 7% Nationwide Lifetime Income Rider, or 5% Nationwide Lifetime Income Rider, an election to begin annuity payments will terminate all benefits, conditions, guarantees, and charges associated with the elected option.

In addition, any optional death benefit that the Contract Owner elects will automatically terminate upon annuitization.

The Annuitization Date will be the first day of a calendar month unless otherwise agreed. Unless otherwise required by state law, the Annuitization Date must be at least two years after the contract is issued, but may not be later than either:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• the age (or date) specified in the contract; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• the age (or date) specified by state law, where applicable.

The Internal Revenue Code may require that distributions be made prior to the Annuitization Date (see *Appendix B: Contract Types and Tax Information*).

On the Annuitization Date, the Annuitant becomes the Contract Owner unless the Contract Owner is a Charitable Remainder Trust.

If the contract is issued to fund a Tax Sheltered Annuity, annuitization may occur during the first two Contract Years subject to Nationwide's approval.

**Annuitization** 

Annuitization is the period during which annuity payments are received. It is irrevocable once payments have begun. Upon arrival of the Annuitization Date, the Contract Owner must choose:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) an annuity payment option; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) either a fixed payment annuity, variable payment annuity, or an available combination.

On the Annuitization Date, the Contract Value, less any premium tax, will be applied under the annuity payment option(s) selected by the Contract Owner. Annuity purchase rates are used to determine the amount of the annuity payments based upon the annuity payment option elected. Actual purchase rates used to determine annuity payments will be those in effect on the Annuitization Date, and will not be less than the guaranteed minimum purchase rates as provided in the contract.

Nationwide guarantees that each payment under a fixed payment annuity will be the same throughout annuitization. Under a variable payment annuity, the amount of each payment will vary with the performance of the Sub-Accounts elected.

The Static Asset Allocation Models are not available after annuitization.

Any allocations in the Fixed Account that are to be annuitized as a variable payment annuity must be transferred to one or more Sub-Accounts prior to the Annuitization Date. There are no restrictions on Fixed Account transfers made in anticipation of annuitization.

Any allocations in the Sub-Accounts that are to be annuitized as a fixed payment annuity must be transferred to the Fixed Account prior to the Annuitization Date.

Guaranteed Term Options are not available during annuitization. Any Guaranteed Term Option allocations must be transferred out of the Guaranteed Term Options prior to the Annuitization Date. A market value adjustment may apply.

**Fixed Annuity Payments** 

Fixed annuity payments provide for level annuity payments. The fixed annuity payments will remain level unless the annuity payment option provides otherwise.

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**Variable Annuity Payments** 

Variable annuity payments will vary depending on the performance of the Sub-Accounts selected. The Sub-Accounts available during annuitization are those Sub-Accounts corresponding to the underlying mutual funds shown in *Appendix A: Investment Options Available Under the Contract*. Nationwide uses an assumed investment return factor of 3.5%. An assumed investment return is the net investment return required to maintain level variable annuity payments. To the extent that investment performance is not equal to 3.5% for given payment periods, the amount of the payments in those periods will not be the same. Payments will increase from one payment date to the next if the annualized net rate of return is greater than 3.5% during that time. Conversely, payments will decrease from one payment to the next if the annualized net rate of return is less than 3.5% during that time.

**Frequency and Amount of Annuity Payments** 

Annuity payments are based on the annuity payment option elected.

If the net amount to be annuitized is less than $2,000, Nationwide reserves the right to pay this amount in a lump sum instead of periodic annuity payments.

Annuity payments are made at any frequency approved by Nationwide. Nationwide reserves the right to change the frequency of payments if the amount of any payment becomes less than $100. The payment frequency will be changed to an interval that will result in payments of at least $100. Nationwide will send annuity payments no later than seven days after each annuity payment date.

**Annuity Payment Options** 

The Annuitant must elect an annuity payment option before the Annuitization Date. If the Annuitant does not elect an annuity payment option by that date, a variable payment Single Life with a 20 Year Term Certain annuity payment option will be assumed as the automatic form of payment upon annuitization. Once elected or assumed, the annuity payment option may not be changed.

Not all of the annuity payment options may be available in all states. Additionally, the annuity payment options available may be limited based on the Annuitant's age (and the joint Annuitant's age, if applicable) or requirements under the Internal Revenue Code.

**Nationwide reserves the right to refuse any purchase payment that would result in the cumulative total for all contracts issued by Nationwide or its affiliates or subsidiaries on the life of any one Annuitant or owned by any one Contract Owner to exceed $1,000,000.** If a Contract Owner does not submit purchase payments in excess of $1,000,000, or if Nationwide has refused to accept purchase payments in excess of $1,000,000, the references in this provision to purchase payments in excess of $1,000,000 will not apply. If the Contract Owner is permitted to submit purchase payments in excess of $1,000,000, additional restrictions apply, as follows.

**Annuity Payment Options for Contracts with Total Purchase Payments and Contract Value Annuitized Less Than or Equal to $2,000,000** 

If, at the Annuitization Date, the total of all purchase payments made to the contract and the Contract Value annuitized is less than or equal to $2,000,000, the annuity payment options available are:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Single Life;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Standard Joint and Survivor; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Single Life with a 10 or 20 Year Term Certain.

Each of the annuity payment options is discussed more thoroughly below.

***Single Life*** 

The Single Life annuity payment option provides for annuity payments to be paid during the lifetime of the Annuitant. This option is not available if the Annuitant is 86 or older on the Annuitization Date.

Payments will cease with the last payment before the Annuitant's death. For example, if the Annuitant dies before the second annuity payment date, the Annuitant will receive only one payment. The Annuitant will only receive two annuity payments if he or she dies before the third payment date, and so on. No death benefit will be paid.

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No withdrawals other than the scheduled annuity payments are permitted.

***Standard Joint and Survivor*** 

The Standard Joint and Survivor annuity payment option provides for annuity payments to continue during the joint lifetimes of the Annuitant and joint Annuitant. After the death of either the Annuitant or joint Annuitant, payments will continue for the life of the survivor. This option is not available if the Annuitant or joint Annuitant is 86 or older on the Annuitization Date.

Payments will cease with the last payment due prior to the death of the last survivor of the Annuitant and joint Annuitant. As is the case of the Single Life annuity payment option, there is no guaranteed number of payments. Therefore, it is possible that if the Annuitant dies before the second annuity payment date, the Annuitant will receive only one annuity payment. No death benefit will be paid.

No withdrawals other than the scheduled annuity payments are permitted.

***Single Life with a 10 or 20 Year Term Certain*** 

The Single Life with a 10 or 20 Year Term Certain annuity payment option provides that monthly annuity payments will be paid during the Annuitant's lifetime or for the term selected, whichever is longer. The term may be either 10 or 20 years.

If the Annuitant dies before the end of the 10 or 20 year term, payments will be paid to the beneficiary for the remainder of the term.

No withdrawals other than the scheduled annuity payments are permitted.

***Any Other Option*** 

Annuity payment options not set forth in this provision may be available. Any annuity payment option not set forth in this provision must be approved by Nationwide.

**Annuity Payment Options for Contracts with Total Purchase Payments and/or Contract Value Annuitized Greater Than $2,000,000** 

If, at the Annuitization Date, the total of all purchase payments made to the contract and/or the Contract Value to be annuitized is greater than $2,000,000, Nationwide may limit the annuity payment option to the longer of:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) a Fixed Life Annuity with a 20 Year Term Certain; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) a Fixed Life Annuity with a Term Certain to Age 95.

**Annuitization of Amounts Greater than $5,000,000** 

Additionally, Nationwide may limit the amount that may be annuitized on a single life to $5,000,000. If the total amount to be annuitized is greater than $5,000,000 under this contract and/or for all Nationwide issued annuity contracts with the same Annuitant, the Contract Owner must:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) reduce the amount to be annuitized to $5,000,000 or less by taking a partial withdrawal from the contract;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) reduce the amount to be annuitized to $5,000,000 or less by exchanging the portion of the Contract Value in excess of $5,000,000 to another annuity contract; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(3) annuitize the portion of the Contract Value in excess of $5,000,000 under an annuity payment option with a term certain, if available.

**Statements and Reports** 

Nationwide's default delivery method is U.S. mail and Nationwide will deliver required documents by U.S. mail unless other delivery methods (e.g. electronic delivery) are permitted by law or regulation. Therefore, Contract Owners should promptly notify the Service Center of any address change.

Nationwide will mail to Contract Owners:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• statements showing the contract's quarterly activity; and

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• confirmation statements showing transactions that affect the contract's value. Confirmation statements will not be sent for recurring transactions (*i.e.*, Dollar Cost Averaging or salary reduction programs). Instead, confirmation of recurring transactions will appear in the contract's quarterly statements.

Contract Owners can receive information from Nationwide faster and reduce the amount of mail received by signing up for Nationwide's eDelivery program. Nationwide will notify Contract Owners by email when important documents (statements, prospectuses, and other documents) are ready for a Contract Owner to view, print, or download from Nationwide's secure server. To choose this option, go to: www.nationwide.com.

Contract Owners should review statements and confirmations carefully. All errors or corrections must be reported to Nationwide immediately to assure proper crediting to the contract. Unless Nationwide is notified within 30 days of receipt of the statement, Nationwide will assume statements and confirmation statements are correct.

**IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING DELIVERY OF SECURITY OWNER DOCUMENTS** 

When multiple copies of the same disclosure document(s), such as prospectuses, supplements, proxy statements, and semi-annual and annual reports are required to be mailed to multiple Contract Owners in the same household, Nationwide will mail only one copy of each document, unless notified otherwise by the Contract Owner(s). Household delivery will continue for the life of the contracts.

A Contract Owner can revoke their consent to household delivery and reinstitute individual delivery by contacting the Service Center. Nationwide will reinstitute individual delivery within 30 days after receiving such notification.

**Legal Proceedings** 

**Nationwide Life Insurance Company** 

Nationwide Financial Services, Inc. (NFS, or collectively with its subsidiaries, the "Company") was formed in November 1996. NFS is the holding company for Nationwide Life Insurance Company (NLIC), Nationwide Life and Annuity Insurance Company (NLAIC) and other companies that comprise the life insurance and retirement savings operations of the Nationwide group of companies (Nationwide). This group includes Nationwide Financial Network (NFN), an affiliated distribution network that markets directly to its customer base. NFS is incorporated in Delaware and maintains its principal executive offices in Columbus, Ohio.

The Company is subject to legal and regulatory proceedings in the ordinary course of its business. These include proceedings specific to the Company and proceedings generally applicable to business practices in the industries in which the Company operates. The outcomes of these proceedings cannot be predicted due to their complexity, scope, and many uncertainties. The Company believes, however, that based on currently known information, the ultimate outcome of all pending legal and regulatory proceedings is not likely to have a material adverse effect on the Company's financial condition.

The various businesses conducted by the Company are subject to oversight by numerous federal and state regulatory entities, including but not limited to the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, the Department of Labor, the Internal Revenue Service, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, and state insurance authorities. Such regulatory entities may, in the normal course of business, be engaged in general or targeted inquiries, examinations and investigations of the Company and/or its affiliates. With respect to all such scrutiny directed at the Company or its affiliates, the Company is cooperating with regulators.

**Nationwide Investment Services Corporation** 

The general distributor, NISC (the "Company"), is subject to legal and regulatory proceedings in the ordinary course of its business. These include proceedings specific to the Company and proceedings generally applicable to business practices in the industries in which the Company operates. The outcomes of these proceedings cannot be predicted due to their complexity, scope and many uncertainties. The Company believes, however, that based on currently known information, the ultimate outcome of all pending legal and regulatory proceedings is not likely to have a material adverse effect on the Company's financial condition.

The various businesses conducted by the Company are subject to oversight by numerous federal and state regulatory entities, including but not limited to the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, the Department of Labor, the Internal Revenue Service, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency and state securities

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divisions. Such regulatory entities may, in the normal course of business, be engaged in general or targeted inquiries, examinations and investigations of the Company and/or its affiliates. With respect to all such scrutiny directed at the Company or its affiliates, the Company is cooperating with regulators.

**Financial Statements** 

Financial statements for the Variable Account and financial statements and schedules of Nationwide are located in the Statement of Additional Information. A current Statement of Additional Information may be obtained, without charge, by contacting the Service Center, or can be found online at https://nationwide.onlineprospectus.net/NW/C000024773NW/index.php?ctype=product_sai.

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**Appendix A: Investment Options Available Under the Contract** 

**Underlying Mutual Funds** 

The following is a list of underlying mutual funds available under the contract. More information about the underlying mutual funds is available in the prospectuses for the underlying mutual funds, which may be amended from time to time and can be found online at https://nationwide.onlineprospectus.net/NW/C000024773NW/index.php. This information can also be obtained at no cost by calling 1-800-848-6331 or by sending an email request to FLSS@nationwide.com. Depending on the optional benefits chosen, access to certain underlying mutual funds may be limited. The availability of investment options may vary depending on the broker-dealer through which the contract is sold (see *Appendix H: Financial Intermediary Variations*).

The current expenses and performance information below reflects fees and expenses of the underlying mutual funds, but do not reflect the other fees and expenses that the contract may charge. Expenses would be higher and performance would be lower if these other charges were included. Each underlying mutual fund's past performance is not necessarily an indication of future performance.

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| **Type** | **Underlying Mutual Fund and Adviser/Subadviser** | &nbsp;&nbsp; **Current**<br> **Expenses** | &nbsp;&nbsp; **Average Annual Total**<br> **Returns**<br> **(as of 12/31/2025)** | &nbsp;&nbsp; **Average Annual Total**<br> **Returns**<br> **(as of 12/31/2025)** | &nbsp;&nbsp; **Average Annual Total**<br> **Returns**<br> **(as of 12/31/2025)** |
| **Type** | **Underlying Mutual Fund and Adviser/Subadviser** | &nbsp;&nbsp; **Current**<br> **Expenses** | **1 year** | **5 year** | **10 year** |
| Allocation | &nbsp;&nbsp; **Ivy Variable Insurance Portfolios - Nomura VIP Asset Strategy** <br> **Series: Service Class**<br> This underlying mutual fund is only available in contracts for which <br> good order applications were received before May 1, 2017<br> Investment Advisor: Delaware Management Company, a series of <br> Nomura Investment Management Business Trust (a Delaware <br> statutory trust)<br> Sub-Advisor: Macquarie Investment Management Global Limited<br>| 0.77%\* | 16.66% | 7.07% | 7.84% |
| Equity | &nbsp;&nbsp; **Ivy Variable Insurance Portfolios - Nomura VIP Core Equity** <br> **Series: Service Class**<br> Investment Advisor: Delaware Management Company, a series of <br> Nomura Investment Management Business Trust (a Delaware <br> statutory trust)<br>| 0.95%\* | 15.30% | 13.79% | 13.78% |
| Fixed Income | &nbsp;&nbsp; **Ivy Variable Insurance Portfolios - Nomura VIP Corporate** <br> **Bond Series: Service Class**<br> Investment Advisor: Delaware Management Company, a series of <br> Nomura Investment Management Business Trust (a Delaware <br> statutory trust)<br>| 0.78%\* | 6.48% | -0.48% | 2.58% |
| Equity | &nbsp;&nbsp; **Ivy Variable Insurance Portfolios - Nomura VIP Energy Series:** <br> **Service Class**<br> Investment Advisor: Delaware Management Company, a series of <br> Nomura Investment Management Business Trust (a Delaware <br> statutory trust)<br> Investment Sub-Advisor: Van Eck Associates Corporation<br>| 1.10%\* | 11.89% | 18.61% | 1.74% |
| Equity | &nbsp;&nbsp; **Ivy Variable Insurance Portfolios - Nomura VIP Global Growth** <br> **Series: Service Class**<br> Investment Advisor: Delaware Management Company, a series of <br> Nomura Investment Management Business Trust (a Delaware <br> statutory trust)<br>| 1.04%\* | 17.92% | 9.99% | 10.71% |
| Equity | &nbsp;&nbsp; **Ivy Variable Insurance Portfolios - Nomura VIP Growth Series:** <br> **Service Class**<br> Investment Advisor: Delaware Management Company, a series of <br> Nomura Investment Management Business Trust (a Delaware <br> statutory trust)<br>| 1.01% | 8.41% | 11.89% | 15.40% |

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| **Type** | **Underlying Mutual Fund and Adviser/Subadviser** | &nbsp;&nbsp; **Current**<br> **Expenses** | &nbsp;&nbsp; **Average Annual Total**<br> **Returns**<br> **(as of 12/31/2025)** | &nbsp;&nbsp; **Average Annual Total**<br> **Returns**<br> **(as of 12/31/2025)** | &nbsp;&nbsp; **Average Annual Total**<br> **Returns**<br> **(as of 12/31/2025)** |
| **Type** | **Underlying Mutual Fund and Adviser/Subadviser** | &nbsp;&nbsp; **Current**<br> **Expenses** | **1 year** | **5 year** | **10 year** |
| Fixed Income | &nbsp;&nbsp; **Ivy Variable Insurance Portfolios - Nomura VIP High Income** <br> **Series: Service Class**<br> This underlying mutual fund is only available in contracts for which <br> good order applications were received before May 1, 2017<br> Investment Advisor: Delaware Management Company, a series of <br> Nomura Investment Management Business Trust (a Delaware <br> statutory trust)<br>| 0.97% | 7.17% | 3.73% | 5.56% |
| Equity | &nbsp;&nbsp; **Ivy Variable Insurance Portfolios - Nomura VIP International** <br> **Core Equity Series: Service Class**<br> Investment Advisor: Delaware Management Company, a series of <br> Nomura Investment Management Business Trust (a Delaware <br> statutory trust)<br>| 1.11%\* | 24.17% | 7.83% | 6.62% |
| Fixed Income | &nbsp;&nbsp; **Ivy Variable Insurance Portfolios - Nomura VIP Limited-Term** <br> **Bond Series: Service Class**<br> Investment Advisor: Delaware Management Company, a series of <br> Nomura Investment Management Business Trust (a Delaware <br> statutory trust)<br>| 0.79%\* | 4.70% | 1.75% | 2.12% |
| Equity | &nbsp;&nbsp; **Ivy Variable Insurance Portfolios - Nomura VIP Mid Cap** <br> **Growth Series: Service Class**<br> Investment Advisor: Delaware Management Company, a series of <br> Nomura Investment Management Business Trust (a Delaware <br> statutory trust)<br>| 1.10%\* | 1.18% | -0.08% | 10.66% |
| Equity | &nbsp;&nbsp; **Ivy Variable Insurance Portfolios - Nomura VIP Natural** <br> **Resources Series: Service Class**<br> Investment Advisor: Delaware Management Company, a series of <br> Nomura Investment Management Business Trust (a Delaware <br> statutory trust)<br> Investment Sub-Advisor: Van Eck Associates Corporation<br>| 1.12%\* | 37.75% | 15.73% | 6.94% |
| Allocation | &nbsp;&nbsp; **Ivy Variable Insurance Portfolios - Nomura VIP Pathfinder** <br> **Aggressive Series: Service Class**<br> Investment Advisor: Delaware Management Company, a series of <br> Nomura Investment Management Business Trust (a Delaware <br> statutory trust)<br>| 1.01% | 15.86% | 8.40% | 9.88% |
| Allocation | &nbsp;&nbsp; **Ivy Variable Insurance Portfolios - Nomura VIP Pathfinder** <br> **Conservative Series: Service Class**<br> Investment Advisor: Delaware Management Company, a series of <br> Nomura Investment Management Business Trust (a Delaware <br> statutory trust)<br>| 0.96% | 10.44% | 4.91% | 6.23% |
| Allocation | &nbsp;&nbsp; **Ivy Variable Insurance Portfolios - Nomura VIP Pathfinder** <br> **Moderate Series: Service Class**<br> Investment Advisor: Delaware Management Company, a series of <br> Nomura Investment Management Business Trust (a Delaware <br> statutory trust)<br>| 0.89% | 13.50% | 6.80% | 8.01% |
| Allocation | &nbsp;&nbsp; **Ivy Variable Insurance Portfolios - Nomura VIP Pathfinder** <br> **Moderately Aggressive - Managed Volatility Series: Service** <br> **Class**<br> Investment Advisor: Delaware Management Company, a series of <br> Nomura Investment Management Business Trust (a Delaware <br> statutory trust)<br> Investment Sub-Advisor: Securian Asset Management, Inc.<br>| 1.00%\* | 12.08% | 6.87% | 7.48% |
| Allocation | &nbsp;&nbsp; **Ivy Variable Insurance Portfolios - Nomura VIP Pathfinder** <br> **Moderately Aggressive Series: Service Class**<br> Investment Advisor: Delaware Management Company, a series of <br> Nomura Investment Management Business Trust (a Delaware <br> statutory trust)<br>| 0.90% | 14.59% | 7.67% | 8.92% |

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| **Type** | **Underlying Mutual Fund and Adviser/Subadviser** | &nbsp;&nbsp; **Current**<br> **Expenses** | &nbsp;&nbsp; **Average Annual Total**<br> **Returns**<br> **(as of 12/31/2025)** | &nbsp;&nbsp; **Average Annual Total**<br> **Returns**<br> **(as of 12/31/2025)** | &nbsp;&nbsp; **Average Annual Total**<br> **Returns**<br> **(as of 12/31/2025)** |
| **Type** | **Underlying Mutual Fund and Adviser/Subadviser** | &nbsp;&nbsp; **Current**<br> **Expenses** | **1 year** | **5 year** | **10 year** |
| Allocation | &nbsp;&nbsp; **Ivy Variable Insurance Portfolios - Nomura VIP Pathfinder** <br> **Moderately Conservative Series: Service Class**<br> Investment Advisor: Delaware Management Company, a series of <br> Nomura Investment Management Business Trust (a Delaware <br> statutory trust)<br>| 0.91% | 12.08% | 5.87% | 7.16% |
| Equity | &nbsp;&nbsp; **Ivy Variable Insurance Portfolios - Nomura VIP Science and** <br> **Technology Series: Service Class**<br> Investment Advisor: Delaware Management Company, a series of <br> Nomura Investment Management Business Trust (a Delaware <br> statutory trust)<br>| 1.15% | 33.36% | 13.71% | 17.20% |
| Equity | &nbsp;&nbsp; **Ivy Variable Insurance Portfolios - Nomura VIP Small Cap** <br> **Growth Series: Service Class**<br> Investment Advisor: Delaware Management Company, a series of <br> Nomura Investment Management Business Trust (a Delaware <br> statutory trust)<br>| 1.15%\* | 13.39% | 2.20% | 8.69% |
| Equity | &nbsp;&nbsp; **Ivy Variable Insurance Portfolios - Nomura VIP Smid Cap Core** <br> **Series: Service Class**<br> Investment Advisor: Delaware Management Company, a series of <br> Nomura Investment Management Business Trust (a Delaware <br> statutory trust)<br>| 1.19%\* | 8.38% | 8.07% | 9.91% |
| Allocation | &nbsp;&nbsp; **Nationwide Variable Insurance Trust - NVIT American Funds** <br> **Asset Allocation Fund: Class II**<br> Investment Advisor: Capital Research and Management Company, <br> Nationwide Fund Advisors<br>| 0.92%\* | 15.41% | 8.56% | 9.36% |
| Equity | &nbsp;&nbsp; **Nationwide Variable Insurance Trust - NVIT BNY Mellon** <br> **Dynamic U.S. Equity Income: Class I**<br> Investment Advisor: Nationwide Fund Advisors<br> Investment Sub-Advisor: Newton Investment Management Limited<br>| 0.76%\* | 18.63% | 14.64% | 11.72% |
| Capital Preservation | &nbsp;&nbsp; **Nationwide Variable Insurance Trust - NVIT Government** <br> **Money Market Fund: Class II**<br> Investment Advisor: Nationwide Fund Advisors<br> Investment Sub-Advisor: Federated Investment Management <br> Company<br>| 0.72% | 3.65% | 2.76% | 1.68% |
| Allocation | &nbsp;&nbsp; **Nationwide Variable Insurance Trust - NVIT Investor** <br> **Destinations Aggressive Fund: Class II**<br> Investment Advisor: Nationwide Fund Advisors<br>| 1.02% | 19.26% | 8.48% | 9.50% |
| Allocation | &nbsp;&nbsp; **Nationwide Variable Insurance Trust - NVIT Investor** <br> **Destinations Balanced Fund: Class II**<br> Investment Advisor: Nationwide Fund Advisors<br>| 0.94% | 12.97% | 4.84% | 6.03% |
| Allocation | &nbsp;&nbsp; **Nationwide Variable Insurance Trust - NVIT Investor** <br> **Destinations Capital Appreciation Fund: Class II**<br> Investment Advisor: Nationwide Fund Advisors<br>| 0.90%\* | 15.70% | 6.58% | 7.85% |
| Allocation | &nbsp;&nbsp; **Nationwide Variable Insurance Trust - NVIT Investor** <br> **Destinations Conservative Fund: Class II**<br> Investment Advisor: Nationwide Fund Advisors<br>| 0.92% | 8.90% | 1.96% | 3.37% |
| Allocation | &nbsp;&nbsp; **Nationwide Variable Insurance Trust - NVIT Investor** <br> **Destinations Managed Growth & Income Fund: Class II**<br> This underlying mutual fund is only available in contracts for which <br> good order applications were received before May 1, 2026<br> Investment Advisor: Nationwide Fund Advisors<br> Sub-Advisor: Nationwide Asset Management, LLC<br>| 0.92%\* | 9.42% | 4.04% | 5.06% |
| Allocation | &nbsp;&nbsp; **Nationwide Variable Insurance Trust - NVIT Investor** <br> **Destinations Managed Growth Fund: Class II**<br> This underlying mutual fund is only available in contracts for which <br> good order applications were received before May 1, 2026<br> Investment Advisor: Nationwide Fund Advisors<br> Sub-Advisor: Nationwide Asset Management, LLC<br>| 0.96%\* | 10.69% | 5.33% | 6.44% |

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| **Type** | **Underlying Mutual Fund and Adviser/Subadviser** | &nbsp;&nbsp; **Current**<br> **Expenses** | &nbsp;&nbsp; **Average Annual Total**<br> **Returns**<br> **(as of 12/31/2025)** | &nbsp;&nbsp; **Average Annual Total**<br> **Returns**<br> **(as of 12/31/2025)** | &nbsp;&nbsp; **Average Annual Total**<br> **Returns**<br> **(as of 12/31/2025)** |
| **Type** | **Underlying Mutual Fund and Adviser/Subadviser** | &nbsp;&nbsp; **Current**<br> **Expenses** | **1 year** | **5 year** | **10 year** |
| Allocation | &nbsp;&nbsp; **Nationwide Variable Insurance Trust - NVIT Investor** <br> **Destinations Moderate Fund: Class II**<br> Investment Advisor: Nationwide Fund Advisors<br>| 0.97% | 14.42% | 5.67% | 6.92% |
| Allocation | &nbsp;&nbsp; **Nationwide Variable Insurance Trust - NVIT Investor** <br> **Destinations Moderately Aggressive Fund: Class II**<br> Investment Advisor: Nationwide Fund Advisors<br>| 1.00% | 17.38% | 7.41% | 8.61% |
| Allocation | &nbsp;&nbsp; **Nationwide Variable Insurance Trust - NVIT Investor** <br> **Destinations Moderately Conservative Fund: Class II**<br> Investment Advisor: Nationwide Fund Advisors<br>| 0.93% | 11.68% | 3.78% | 5.12% |
| Allocation | &nbsp;&nbsp; **Nationwide Variable Insurance Trust - NVIT Managed** <br> **American Funds Asset Allocation Fund: Class II**<br> This underlying mutual fund is only available in contracts for which <br> good order applications were received before May 1, 2026<br> Investment Advisor: Nationwide Fund Advisors<br> Sub-Advisor: Nationwide Asset Management, LLC<br>| 0.95% | 11.27% | 7.91% | 8.51% |

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This underlying mutual fund's current expenses reflect a temporary fee reduction.

**Fixed Options** 

The following is a list of fixed options currently available under the contract. To the extent permitted under the contract, Nationwide may change the features of a fixed option, offer new fixed options, and terminate existing fixed options. Nationwide will provide you with written notice before doing so. Depending on the optional benefits chosen, access to a fixed option may not be permitted. See*The Fixed Account* and *Guaranteed Term Options* for additional information.

**Note: If amounts are withdrawn from a Guaranteed Term Option prior to its maturity date, Nationwide will apply a market value adjustment. This may result in a significant reduction in your Contract Value. See *Guaranteed Term Options* and *Market Value Adjustment*.** 

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| **Name** | **Interest Rate Guarantee Period** | **Minimum Guaranteed Interest Rate** |
| Fixed Account | 1 Year<sup>1</sup> | 1.00%<sup>2</sup> |
| 3-year Guaranteed Term Option<sup>3</sup> | 3 Years | 0.00% |
| 5-year Guaranteed Term Option<sup>3</sup> | 5 Years | 0.00% |
| 7-year Guaranteed Term Option<sup>3</sup> | 7 Years | 0.00% |
| 10-year Guaranteed Term Option<sup>3</sup> | 10 Years | 0.00% |

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<sup>1</sup>

The Fixed Account interest rate guarantee period begins on the date of deposit or transfer and ends on the one-year anniversary of the deposit or transfer. The interest rate guarantee period may last for up to three months beyond the one-year anniversary because guaranteed terms end on the last day of a calendar quarter. As a result, an interest rate guarantee period may last up to 15 months.

<sup>2</sup>

Contracts may be subject to a higher minimum guaranteed interest rate based on the date the contract was issued and/or state of issue.

<sup>3</sup>

Effective May 1, 2025, Guaranteed Term Options are not available to receive new allocations, transfers, or renewals.

Nationwide reserves the right to limit the amount that can be transferred from the Fixed Account at the end of an interest rate guarantee period. Nationwide will provide you with written notice before doing so.

**Income Benefit Investment Options** 

Certain optional benefits restrict how the Contract Owner can invest their Contract Value by limiting the investment options in which the Contract Owner can invest and/or requiring use of a specified asset allocation service. The investment options available under each optional living benefit are chosen by Nationwide based on each investment option's risk characteristics. The permitted investment options are more conservative than those that are not permitted. This helps Nationwide manage its obligation to provide Contract Owners with Lifetime Withdrawals by reducing the likelihood that it

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will have to make unanticipated payments. By electing an optional living benefit and accepting the limited menu of investment options, Contract Owners may be foregoing investment gains that could otherwise be realized by investing in riskier investment options that are not available under the optional living benefit. Only the investment options shown below (and designated by an "X") are available in connection with the respective optional benefit. Please note, except as the originating account when the Contract Owner elects Dollar Cost Averaging for Living Benefits, allocation to the Fixed Account is not permitted when the CPPLI Option or the Nationwide Lifetime Income Riders are elected.

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| **Investment Option** | **CPP** | **CPPLI** | &nbsp;&nbsp; **Enhanced**<br> **CPP/CPPLI**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; **5%** <br> **Nationwide** <br> **Lifetime** <br> **Income** <br> **Rider**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; **7%** <br> **Nationwide** <br> **Lifetime** <br> **Income** <br> **Rider**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; **10%** <br> **Nationwide** <br> **Lifetime** <br> **Income** <br> **Rider**<br>|
| Ivy Variable Insurance Portfolios - Nomura VIP Asset <br> Strategy Series: Service Class<br> This underlying mutual fund is only available in contracts <br> for which good order applications were received before <br> May 1, 2017<br>| X | X |  |  |  |  |
| Nationwide Variable Insurance Trust - NVIT American <br> Funds Asset Allocation Fund: Class II<br>| X | X | X | X |  | X |
| Nationwide Variable Insurance Trust - NVIT Government <br> Money Market Fund: Class I<br>| X | X |  |  |  |  |
| Nationwide Variable Insurance Trust - NVIT Investor <br> Destinations Aggressive Fund: Class II<br>| X | X | X |  |  |  |
| Nationwide Variable Insurance Trust - NVIT Investor <br> Destinations Balanced Fund: Class II<br>| X | X | X | X | X |  |
| Nationwide Variable Insurance Trust - NVIT Investor <br> Destinations Capital Appreciation Fund: Class II<br>| X | X | X | X |  | X |
| Nationwide Variable Insurance Trust - NVIT Investor <br> Destinations Conservative Fund: Class II<br>| X | X | X | X |  | X |
| Nationwide Variable Insurance Trust - NVIT Investor <br> Destinations Managed Growth & Income Fund: Class II<br> This underlying mutual fund is only available in contracts <br> for which good order applications were received before <br> May 1, 2026<br>|  |  |  | X | X | X |
| Nationwide Variable Insurance Trust - NVIT Investor <br> Destinations Managed Growth Fund: Class II<br> This underlying mutual fund is only available in contracts <br> for which good order applications were received before <br> May 1, 2026<br>|  |  |  | X | X | X |
| Nationwide Variable Insurance Trust - NVIT Investor <br> Destinations Moderate Fund: Class II<br>| X | X | X | X | X | X |
| Nationwide Variable Insurance Trust - NVIT Investor <br> Destinations Moderately Aggressive Fund: Class II<br>| X | X | X | X |  |  |
| Nationwide Variable Insurance Trust - NVIT Investor <br> Destinations Moderately Conservative Fund: Class II<br>| X | X | X | X | X | X |

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**Appendix B: Contract Types and Tax Information**

**Types of Contracts** 

The contracts described in this prospectus are classified according to the tax treatment to which they are subject under the Internal Revenue Code (the "Code"). Following is a general description of the various contract types. Eligibility requirements, tax benefits (if any), limitations, and other features of the contracts will differ depending on contract type.

***Non-Qualified Contracts*** 

A non-qualified contract is a contract that does not qualify for certain tax benefits under the Code, such as deductibility of purchase payments, and which is not an IRA, Roth IRA, SEP IRA, Simple IRA, tax sheltered annuity, or part of a pension plan or employer-sponsored retirement program.

Upon the death of the owner of a non-qualified contract, mandatory distribution requirements are imposed to ensure distribution of the entire balance in the contract within a required period.

Non-qualified contracts that are owned by natural persons allow the deferral of taxation on the income earned in the contract until it is distributed or deemed to be distributed. Non-qualified contracts that are owned by non-natural persons, such as trusts, corporations, and partnerships are generally subject to current income tax on the income earned inside the contract, unless the non-natural person owns the contract as an agent of a natural person.

***Charitable Remainder Trusts*** 

Charitable Remainder Trusts are trusts that meet the requirements of Section 664 of the Code. An annuity that has a Charitable Remainder Trust endorsement is not a Charitable Remainder Trust; the endorsement is merely to facilitate ownership of the contract by a Charitable Remainder Trust. Non-Qualified Contracts that are issued to Charitable Remainder Trusts will differ from other Non-Qualified Contracts in three respects:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) Waiver of sales charges. In addition to any sales load waivers included in the contract, Charitable Remainder Trusts may also withdraw the difference between:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) the contract value on the day before the withdrawal; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) the total amount of purchase payments made to the contract (less an adjustment for amounts surrendered).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) Contract ownership at annuitization. On the annuitization date, if the contract owner is a Charitable Remainder Trust, the Charitable Remainder Trust will continue to be the contract owner and the annuitant will NOT become the contract owner.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(3) Recipient of death benefit proceeds. With respect to the death benefit proceeds, if the contract owner is a Charitable Remainder Trust, the death benefit is payable to the Charitable Remainder Trust. Any designation in conflict with the Charitable Remainder Trust's right to the death benefit will be void.

While these provisions are intended to facilitate a Charitable Remainder Trust's ownership of this contract, the rules governing Charitable Remainder Trusts are numerous and complex. A Charitable Remainder Trust that is considering purchasing this contract should seek the advice of a qualified tax and/or financial professional prior to purchasing the contract.

***Individual Retirement Annuities (IRAs)*** 

IRAs are contracts that satisfy the provisions of Section 408(b) of the Code, including the following requirements:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• the contract is not transferable by the owner;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• the premiums are not fixed;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• if the contract owner is younger than age 50, the annual premium cannot exceed $7,500; if the contract owner is age 50 or older, the annual premium cannot exceed $8,600 (although rollovers of greater amounts from Qualified Plans, Tax Sheltered Annuities, certain 457 governmental plans, and other IRAs can be received);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• certain minimum distribution requirements must be satisfied after the owner attains their "applicable age" as defined in the Code;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• the entire interest of the owner in the contract is nonforfeitable; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• after the death of the owner, additional distribution requirements may be imposed to ensure distribution of the entire balance in the contract within the statutory period of time.

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As used herein, the term "individual retirement plans" shall refer to both individual retirement annuities and individual retirement accounts that are described in Section 408 of the Code.

For further details regarding IRAs, refer to the disclosure statement provided when the IRA was established and the annuity contract's IRA endorsement.

***Roth IRAs*** 

Roth IRA contracts are contracts that satisfy the provisions of Section 408A of the Code, including the following requirements:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• the contract is not transferable by the owner;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• the premiums are not fixed;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• if the contract owner is younger than age 50, the annual premium cannot exceed $7,500; if the contract owner is age 50 or older, the annual premium cannot exceed $8,600 (although rollovers of greater amounts from other Roth IRAs and other individual retirement plans can be received);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• the entire interest of the owner in the contract is nonforfeitable; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• after the death of the owner, certain distribution requirements may be imposed to ensure distribution of the entire balance in the contract within the statutory period of time.

For further details regarding Roth IRAs, please refer to the disclosure statement provided when the Roth IRA was established and the annuity contract's IRA endorsement.

***Simplified Employee Pension IRAs (SEP IRA)*** 

A SEP IRA is a written plan established by an employer for the benefit of employees which permits the employer to make contributions to an IRA established for the benefit of each employee.

An employee may make deductible contributions to a SEP IRA subject to the same restrictions and limitations as an IRA. In addition, the employer may make contributions to the SEP IRA, subject to dollar and percentage limitations imposed by both the Code and the written plan.

A SEP IRA plan must satisfy:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• minimum participation rules;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• top-heavy contribution rules;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• nondiscriminatory allocation rules; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• requirements regarding a written allocation formula.

In addition, the plan cannot restrict withdrawals of non-elective contributions, and must restrict withdrawals of elective contributions before March 15th of the following year.

***Simple IRAs*** 

A Simple IRA is an Individual Retirement Annuity that is funded exclusively by a qualified salary reduction arrangement and satisfies:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• vesting requirements;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• participation requirements; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• administrative requirements.

The funds contributed to a Simple IRA cannot be commingled with funds in other individual retirement plans or SEP IRAs.

A Simple IRA cannot receive rollover distributions except from another Simple IRA.

***Tax Sheltered Annuities*** 

Certain tax-exempt organizations (described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Code) and public school systems may establish a plan under which annuity contracts can be purchased for their employees. These annuity contracts are often referred to as Tax Sheltered Annuities.

Purchase payments made to Tax Sheltered Annuities are excludable from the income of the employee, up to statutory maximum amounts. These amounts should be set forth in the plan adopted by the employer.

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The owner's interest in the contract is nonforfeitable (except for failure to pay premiums) and cannot be transferred.

Final 403(b) Regulations issued by the Internal Revenue Service impose certain restrictions on non-taxable transfers or exchanges of one 403(b) Tax Sheltered Annuity contract for another. Nationwide will no longer issue or accept applications for new and/or in-service transfers to new or existing Nationwide individual 403(b) Tax Sheltered Annuity contracts used for salary reduction plans not subject to ERISA. Nationwide will continue to accept applications and in-service transfers for individual 403(b) Tax Sheltered Annuity contracts used for 403(b) plans that are subject to ERISA and certain state Optional Retirement Plans and/or Programs that have purchased at least one individual annuity contract issued by Nationwide prior to September 25, 2007.

Commencing in 2009, Tax Sheltered Annuities must be issued pursuant to a written plan, and the plan must satisfy various administrative requirements. Check with your employer to ensure that these requirements will be satisfied in a timely manner.

***Investment Only (Qualified Plans)*** 

Contracts that are owned by Qualified Plans are not intended to confer tax benefits on the beneficiaries of the plan; they are used as investment vehicles for the plan. The income tax consequences to the beneficiary of a Qualified Plan are controlled by the operation of the plan, not by operation of the assets in which the plan invests.

Beneficiaries of Qualified Plans should contact their employer and/or trustee of the plan to obtain and review the plan, trust, summary plan description and other documents for the tax and other consequences of being a participant in a Qualified Plan.

**Federal Tax Considerations**

***Federal Income Taxes*** 

The tax consequences of purchasing a contract described in this prospectus will depend on:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• the type of contract purchased;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• the purposes for which the contract is purchased; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• the personal circumstances of individual investors having interests in the contracts.

Existing tax rules are subject to change and may affect individuals differently depending on their situation. Nationwide does not guarantee the tax status of any contracts or any transactions involving the contracts.

The following is a brief summary of some of the federal income tax considerations related to the types of contracts sold in connection with this prospectus. In addition to the federal income tax, distributions from annuity contracts may be subject to state and local income taxes. Nothing in this prospectus should be considered to be tax advice. Purchasers and prospective purchasers of the contract should consult a financial professional, tax advisor, or legal counsel to discuss the taxation and use of the contracts.

***IRAs, SEP IRAs, and Simple IRAs*** 

Distributions from IRAs, SEP IRAs, and Simple IRAs are generally taxed as ordinary income when received. If any of the amounts contributed to the Individual Retirement Annuity was non-deductible for federal income tax purposes, then a portion of each distribution is excludable from income.

The portion of a distribution that is excludable from income is based on the ratio of the amount by which non-deductible purchase payments exceed prior non-taxable distributions to total account balances at the time of the distribution. The owner of an IRA, SEP IRA, or Simple IRA must annually report the amount of non-deductible purchase payments, the amount of any distribution, the amount by which non-deductible purchase payments for all years exceed nontaxable distributions for all years, and the total balance of all IRAs, SEP IRAs, or Simple IRAs. Depending on the circumstance of the owner, all or a portion of the contributions (purchase payments) made to the account may be deducted for federal income tax purposes.

IRAs may receive rollover contributions from other individual retirement accounts, other individual retirement annuities, tax sheltered annuities, certain 457 governmental plans, and qualified retirement plans (including 401(k) plans).

When the owner of an IRA attains their applicable age, the IRA owner is required to begin taking certain minimum distributions. In addition, upon the death of the owner of an IRA, the Code imposes mandatory distribution requirements to ensure distribution of the entire contract value within the required statutory period. Due to the Treasury Regulation's valuation rules, the amount used to compute the mandatory distributions may exceed the contract value.

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If the contract owner dies before the contract is completely distributed, the balance will be included in the contract owner's gross estate for tax purposes.

*One-Rollover-Per-Year Limitation* 

A contract owner can receive a distribution from an IRA and roll it into another IRA within 60 days from the date of the distribution and not have the amount of the distribution included in taxable income. Only one rollover per year from a contract owner's IRA is allowed. The one-year period begins on the date the contract owner receives the IRA distribution, and not on the date the IRA was rolled over.

The one-rollover-per-year limitation applies in the aggregate to all the IRAs that a taxpayer owns. This means that a contract owner cannot make an IRA rollover distribution if, within the previous one-year period, an IRA rollover distribution was taken from any other IRAs owned by the taxpayer. Also, rollovers between an individual's Roth IRAs would prevent a separate rollover between the individual's traditional IRAs within the one-year period, and vice versa.

Direct transfers of IRA funds between IRA trustees are not subject to the one rollover per year limitation because such transfers are not considered rollover distributions. Also, a rollover from a traditional IRA to a Roth IRA (a conversion) is not subject to the one rollover per year limitation, and such a rollover is disregarded in applying the one rollover per year limitation to other rollovers.

***Roth IRAs*** 

Distributions of earnings from Roth IRAs are taxable or nontaxable depending upon whether they are "qualified distributions" or "non-qualified distributions." A "qualified distribution" is nontaxable if it is made after the Roth IRA has satisfied the five-year rule and meets one of the following requirements:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• it is made on or after the date on which the contract owner attains age 59½;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• it is made to a beneficiary (or the contract owner's estate) on or after the death of the contract owner;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• it is attributable to the contract owner's disability; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• it is used for expenses attributable to the purchase of a home for a qualified first-time buyer.

The five-year rule is satisfied if a five taxable-year period has passed beginning with the first tax year in which a contribution is made to any Roth IRA established by the owner.

A non-qualified distribution is not includable in gross income to the extent that the distribution, when added to all previous distributions, does not exceed the total amount of contributions made to the Roth IRA. Any non-qualified distribution in excess of total contributions is includable in the contract owner's gross income as ordinary income in the year that it is distributed to the contract owner.

A Roth IRA can receive a rollover from an individual retirement plan or another eligible retirement plan; however, the amount rolled over from the individual retirement plan or other eligible retirement plan to the Roth IRA is required to be included in the owner's federal gross income at the time of the rollover and will be subject to federal income tax. However, a rollover or conversion of an amount from an IRA or eligible retirement plan cannot be recharacterized back to an IRA.

Special rules apply for Roth IRAs that have proceeds received from an individual retirement plan prior to January 1, 1999 if the owner elected the special four-year income averaging provisions that were in effect for 1998.

If the contract owner dies before the contract is completely distributed, the balance will be included in the contract owner's gross estate for tax purposes.

***Tax Sheltered Annuities*** 

Distributions in the form of annuity payments from Tax Sheltered Annuities are generally taxed when received. If nondeductible contributions, otherwise known as the investment in the contract, are made, then a portion of each distribution is excludable from income based on a formula established pursuant to the Code. The formula excludes from income the investment in the contract divided by the number of anticipated payments until the full investment in the contract is recovered. Thereafter all distributions are fully taxable.

A loan from a Tax Sheltered Annuity generally is not considered to be a distribution, and is therefore generally not taxable. However, if the loan is not repaid in accordance with the repayment schedule, the entire balance of the loan would be treated as being in default, and the defaulted amount would be treated as being distributed to the participant as a taxable distribution.

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Tax Sheltered Annuities may receive rollover contributions from Individual Retirement Accounts, Individual Retirement Annuities, other Tax Sheltered Annuities, certain 457 governmental plans, and qualified retirement plans (including 401(k) plans).

If the contract owner dies before the contract is completely distributed, the balance will be included in the contract owner's gross estate for tax purposes.

***10% Additional Tax for Early Withdrawal*** 

If distributions of income from an IRA, SEP IRA, Simple IRA, Roth IRA, or Tax Sheltered Annuity are made prior to the date that the owner attains the age of 59½ years, the income is subject to an additional penalty tax of 10% unless an exception applies. (For Simple IRAs, the 10% penalty is increased to 25% if the distribution is made during the 2-year period beginning on the date that the individual first participated in the Simple IRA.) The 10% penalty tax can be avoided if the distribution is:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• made to a beneficiary on or after the death of the owner;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• attributable to the owner becoming disabled (as defined in the Code);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• part of a series of substantially equal periodic payments made not less frequently than annually for the life (or life expectancy) of the owner, or the joint lives (or joint life expectancies) of the owner and his or her designated beneficiary. Substantially equal periodic payments must continue until the later of reaching age 59½ or five years from the date of the first periodic payment. Modification of payments during that time period will result in retroactive application of the 10% additional penalty tax;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• made to the owner after separation from service with his or her employer after age 55 (in the case of a Tax Sheltered Annuity);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• used for qualified higher education expenses; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• used for expenses attributable to the purchase of a home for a qualified first-time buyer.

***Non-Qualified Contracts*** 

*Non-Qualified Contracts - Natural Persons as Contract Owners* 

Generally, the income earned inside a non-qualified annuity contract that is owned by a natural person is not taxable until it is distributed from the contract.

Distributions before the annuitization date are taxable to the contract owner to the extent that the cash value of the contract exceeds the investment in the contract at the time of the distribution. In general, the investment in the contract is equal to the purchase payments made with after-tax dollars reduced by any prior nontaxable distribution. Distributions, for this purpose, include full and partial surrenders, any portion of the contract that is assigned or pledged as collateral for a loan, amounts borrowed from the contract, or any portion of the contract that is transferred by gift. For these purposes, a transfer by gift may occur upon annuitization if the contract owner and the annuitant are not the same individual.

In determining the taxable amount of a distribution that is made prior to the annuitization date, all annuity contracts issued after October 21, 1988 by the same company to the same contract owner during the same calendar year will be treated as one annuity contract.

A special rule applies to distributions from contracts that have investments in the contract that were made prior to August 14, 1982. For those contracts, distributions that are made prior to the annuitization date are treated first as the nontaxable recovery of the investment in the contract as of that date. A distribution in excess of the amount of the investment in the contract as of August 14, 1982, will be treated as taxable income.

With respect to annuity distributions on or after the annuitization date, a portion of each annuity payment is excludable from taxable income. The amount excludable from each annuity payment is determined by multiplying the annuity payment by a fraction which is equal to the contract owner's investment in the contract, divided by the expected return on the contract. Once the entire investment in the contract is recovered, all distributions are fully includable in income. The maximum amount excludable from income is the investment in the contract. If the annuitant dies before the entire investment in the contract has been excluded from income, and as a result of the annuitant's death no more payments are due under the contract, then the unrecovered investment in the contract may be deducted on his or her final tax return.

The Code provides that a portion of a non-qualified annuity contract may be annuitized for either (a) a period of 10 years or greater, or (b) for the life or lives of one or more persons. The portion of the contract annuitized would be treated as if it were a separate annuity contract. This means that an annuitization date can be established for a portion of the annuity

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contract annuitized and the above description of the taxation of annuity distributions after the annuitization date would apply to the portion of the contract that has been annuitized. The investment in the contract is required to be allocated pro rata between the portion of the contract that is annuitized and the portion that is not. All other benefits under the contract (e.g., death benefit) would also be reduced pro rata. For example, if 1/3 of the cash value of the contract were to be annuitized, the death benefit would also be reduced by 1/3.

The Code imposes a penalty tax if a distribution is made before the contract owner reaches age 59½. The amount of the penalty is 10% of the portion of any distribution that is includable in gross income. The penalty tax does not apply if the distribution is:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• the result of a contract owner's death;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• the result of a contract owner's disability (as defined in the Code);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• one of a series of substantially equal periodic payments made over the life (or life expectancy) of the contract owner or the joint lives (or joint life expectancies) of the contract owner and the beneficiary selected by the contract owner to receive payment under the annuity payment option selected by the contract owner. Substantially equal periodic payments must continue until the later of reaching age 59½ or five years. Modification of payments during that time period will result in retroactive application of the 10% additional penalty tax; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• is allocable to an investment in the contract before August 14, 1982.

If the contract owner dies before the contract is completely distributed, the balance will be included in the contract owner's gross estate for tax purposes.

*Non-Qualified Contracts - Non-Natural Persons as Contract Owners* 

The previous discussion related to the taxation of non-qualified contracts owned by natural persons (individuals). Different rules (the so-called "non-natural persons" rules) apply if the contract owner is not a natural person.

Generally, contracts owned by corporations, partnerships, trusts, and similar entities are not treated as annuity contracts for most purposes of the Code. Therefore, income earned under a non-qualified contract that is owned by a non-natural person is taxed as ordinary income during the taxable year in which it is earned. Taxation is not deferred, even if the income is not distributed out of the contract. The income is taxable as ordinary income, not capital gain.

The non-natural persons rules do not apply to all entity-owned contracts. For purposes of the non-natural persons rule, a contract that is owned by a non-natural person as an agent of an individual is treated as owned by the individual. This would allow the contract to be treated as an annuity under the Code, allowing tax deferral. However, this exception does not apply when the non-natural person is an employer that holds the contract under a non-qualified deferred compensation arrangement for one or more employees.

The non-natural persons rules also do not apply to contracts that are:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• acquired by the estate of a decedent by reason of the death of the decedent;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• issued in connection with certain qualified retirement plans and individual retirement plans;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• purchased by an employer upon the termination of certain qualified retirement plans; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• immediate annuities within the meaning of Section 72(u) of the Code.

If the annuitant, who is the individual treated as owning the contract, dies before the contract is completely distributed, the balance may be included in the annuitant's gross estate for tax purposes, depending on the obligations that the non-natural owner may have owed to the annuitant.

***Diversification and Investor Control*** 

Code Section 817(h) contains rules on diversification requirements for variable annuity contracts. A variable annuity contract that does not meet these diversification requirements will not be treated as an annuity, unless:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• the failure to diversify was inadvertent;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• the failure is corrected; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• a fine is paid to the Internal Revenue Service.

The amount of the fine will be the amount of tax that would have been paid by the contract owner if the income, for the period the contract was not diversified, had been received by the contract owner.

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If the violation is not corrected, the contract owner will be considered the owner of the underlying securities and will be currently taxed on the earnings of his or her contract. Nationwide believes that the investments underlying this contract meet these diversification requirements.

For a variable contract to receive favorable tax treatment, the life insurance company must be considered the owner of the underlying assets within the separate account that supports the investment options within the contract. If the contract owner is considered to exercise investment control over the separate account assets, the contract owner will be treated as the owner of those assets and not the insurance company. As a result, the income and gain attributed to the separate account assets will be taxed currently to the contract owner. The IRS has issued guidance that the number of investment options available or the number of transfer opportunities available under a variable product may be relevant in determining whether the variable contract owner will be considered the owner of the separate account assets. Should the Treasury Secretary issue additional rules or regulations that would limit the extent to which a contract owner may direct their investments of particular underlying investment options without being treated as owner of the separate account assets, then Nationwide will take whatever steps are available to remain in compliance.

Based on the above, we believe that the contract qualifies as an annuity contract for federal income tax purposes.

***Exchanges*** 

As a general rule, federal income tax law treats an exchange of property in the same manner as a taxable sale of the property. However, pursuant to Section 1035 of the Code, an annuity contract may be exchanged tax-free for another annuity contract. If the exchange includes the receipt of other property, such as cash, in addition to another annuity contract, special rules may cause a portion of the transaction to be taxable to the extent of the value of the other property.

*Tax Treatment of a Partial 1035 Exchange With Subsequent Withdrawal* 

Partial exchanges may be treated as a tax-free exchange under Code Section 1035. IRS Rev. Proc. 2011-38 addresses the income tax consequences of the direct transfer of a portion of the cash value of an annuity contract in exchange for the issuance of a second annuity contract (a partial exchange). A direct transfer that satisfies the revenue procedure will be treated as a tax-free exchange under Section 1035 of the Code if, for a period of at least 180 days from the date of the direct transfer, there are no distributions or surrenders from either annuity contract involved in the exchange. In addition, the 180-day period will be deemed to have been satisfied with respect to amounts received as an annuity for a period of 10 years or more, or as an annuity for the life of one or more persons. The taxation of distributions (other than distributions described in the immediately preceding sentence) received from either contract within the 180-day period will be determined using general tax principles. For example, they could be treated as taxable "boot" in an otherwise tax-free exchange, or as a distribution from the new contract. Please discuss any tax consequences concerning any contemplated or completed transactions with a professional tax advisor.

***Additional Medicare Tax*** 

Section 1411 of the Code imposes a surtax of 3.8% on certain net investment income received by individuals and certain trusts and estates. The surtax is imposed on the lesser of (a) net investment income or (b) the excess of the modified adjusted gross income over a threshold amount. For individuals, the threshold amount is $250,000 (married filing jointly); $125,000 (married filing separately); or $200,000 (other individuals). The threshold for estates and trusts is $16,000.

Modified adjusted gross income is equal to adjusted gross income with several modifications; consult with a qualified tax advisor regarding how to determine modified adjusted gross income for purposes of determining the applicability of the surtax.

Net investment income includes, but is not limited to, interest, dividends, capital gains, rent and royalty income, and income from nonqualified annuities. Net investment income does not include, among other things, distributions from certain qualified plans (such as IRAs, Roth IRAs, and plans described in Code Sections 401(a), 401(k), 403(a), 403(b) or 457(b)); however, such distributions, to the extent that they are includible in income for federal income tax purposes, are includible in modified adjusted gross income.

**Required Distributions**

The Code requires that certain distributions be made from the contracts issued in conjunction with this prospectus. Following is an overview of the required distribution rules applicable to each type of contract. Consult a qualified tax or financial professional for more specific required distribution information.

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If the Contract Owner purchases the CPPLI Option or the Nationwide Lifetime Income Riders, withdrawals in excess of the annual benefit amount may be required to satisfy the minimum distribution requirements under the Code. Consult a qualified tax adviser.

***Required Distributions – General Information*** 

In general, depending on the type of contract, the Code requires that minimum distributions begin during the contract owner's lifetime. In addition, the Code requires that upon the death of the contract owner, minimum distributions must be made to the contract owner's beneficiary. A beneficiary is an individual or other entity that the contract owner designates to receive death proceeds upon the contract owner's death. The distribution rules in the Code make a distinction between "beneficiary" and "designated beneficiary" when determining the life expectancy that may be used for payments that are made after the death of the contract owner from IRAs, SEP IRAs, Simple IRAs, Roth IRAs, Tax Sheltered Annuities, and non-qualified annuity contracts. A designated beneficiary is a natural person (individual) who is designated by the contract owner as the beneficiary under the contract. Non-natural beneficiaries (e.g. charities, estates, or certain trusts) are not designated beneficiaries for the purpose of required distributions and the life expectancy of such a beneficiary is zero.

Life expectancies and joint life expectancies will be determined in accordance with the relevant guidance provided by the Internal Revenue Service and the Treasury Department, including but not limited to Treasury Regulation 1.72-9 and Treasury Regulation 1.401(a)(9)-9.

Required distributions paid upon the death of the contract owner are paid to the beneficiary or beneficiaries stipulated by the contract owner. How quickly the distributions must be made may be determined with respect to the life expectancies of the beneficiaries. For non-qualified contracts, the beneficiaries used in the determination of the distribution period are those in effect on the date of the contract owner's death. For contracts other than non-qualified contracts, the beneficiaries used in the determination of the distribution period do not have to be determined until September 30 of the year following the contract owner's death. Any beneficiary that is not a designated beneficiary has a life expectancy of zero.

***Required Distributions for Non-Qualified Contracts*** 

Code Section 72(s) requires Nationwide to make certain minimum distributions when a contract owner dies. The following distributions will be made in accordance with the following requirements:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) If any contract owner dies on or after the annuitization date and before the entire interest in the contract has been distributed, then the remaining interest must be distributed at least as rapidly as the distribution method in effect on the contract owner's death.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) If any contract owner dies before the annuitization date, then the entire interest in the contract (consisting of either the death benefit or the contract value reduced by charges set forth elsewhere in the contract) must be distributed within five years of the contract owner's death, provided however:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) any interest payable to or for the benefit of a designated beneficiary may be distributed over the life of the designated beneficiary or over a period not longer than the life expectancy of the designated beneficiary. Payments must begin within one year of the contract owner's death unless otherwise permitted by federal income tax regulations; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) if the designated beneficiary is the surviving spouse of the deceased contract owner, the spouse can choose to become the contract owner instead of receiving a death benefit. Any distributions required under these distribution rules will be made upon that spouse's death.

In the event that the contract owner is not a natural person (e.g., a trust or corporation), but is acting as an agent for a natural person, for purposes of these distribution provisions:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) the death of the annuitant will be treated as the death of a contract owner;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) any change of annuitant will be treated as the death of a contract owner; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) in either case, the appropriate distribution will be made upon the death or change, as the case may be.

These distribution provisions do not apply to any contract exempt from Section 72(s) of the Code by reason of Section 72(s)(5) or any other law or rule.

The Code does not require that minimum distributions during the contract owner's lifetime.

***Required Distributions for Tax Sheltered Annuities, IRAs, SEP IRAs, Simple IRAs, and Roth IRAs*** 

*<u>Required Distributions During the Life of the Contract Owner</u>* 

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Distributions from a Tax Sheltered Annuity, IRA, SEP IRA or Simple IRA must begin no later than the required beginning date which is April 1 of the calendar year following the calendar year in which the contract owner reaches their applicable age. The applicable age is:

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|:---|:---|
| **If the individual was born…** | **The applicable age is…** |
| Before July 1, 1949 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 70½ |
| After June 30, 1949 and before 1951 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 72 |
| After 1950 and before 1960 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 73 |
| After 1959 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 75 |

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Distributions may be paid in a lump sum or in substantially equal payments over:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) the life of the contract owner or the joint lives of the contract owner and the contract owner's designated beneficiary; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) a period not longer than the period determined under the table in Treasury Regulation 1.401(a)(9)-9, which is the deemed joint life expectancy of the contract owner and a person 10 years younger than the contract owner. If the designated beneficiary is the spouse of the contract owner, the period may not exceed the longer of the period determined under such table or the joint life expectancy of the contract owner and the contract owner's spouse, determined in accordance with Treasury Regulation 1.401(a)(9)-9.

For Tax Sheltered Annuities, required distributions do not have to be withdrawn from this contract if they are being withdrawn from another Tax Sheltered Annuity of the contract owner.

For IRAs, SEP IRAs, and Simple IRAs, required distributions do not have to be withdrawn from this contract if they are being withdrawn from another IRA, SEP IRA, or Simple IRA of the contract owner.

The rules for Roth IRAs do not require distributions to begin during the contract owner's lifetime, therefore, the required beginning date is not applicable to Roth IRAs.

*<u>Required Distributions Upon Death of a Contract Owner</u>* 

For death of a contract owner before January 1, 2020, please consult your tax advisor or legal counsel regarding the post-death minimum distribution rules that apply. If the contract owner dies on or after January 1, 2020, and the designated beneficiary is not an eligible designated beneficiary as defined under Code Section 401(a)(9), then the entire balance of the contract must be distributed by December 31<sup>st</sup> of the tenth year following the contract owner's death. This 10-year post-death distribution period applies regardless of whether the contract owner dies before or after the contract owner's required beginning date. Where a contract owner dies after their required beginning date, a designated beneficiary who is not an eligible designated beneficiary must continue to take annual distributions during the 10-year post-death distribution period, based generally on their life expectancy, with the entire balance of the contract required to be distributed by the end of the 10-year post-death period. Please discuss with your tax advisor about the impact this may have on your situation.

In the case of an eligible designated beneficiary, which includes (1) the contract owner's surviving spouse, (2) a minor child of the contract owner, (3) a disabled individual, (4) a chronically ill individual, or (5) an individual not more than 10 years younger than the contract owner, the entire balance of the contract can be distributed over a period not exceeding the life or life expectancy of the eligible designated beneficiary provided that distributions begin by December 31<sup>st</sup> of the calendar year after the calendar year of the contract owner's death. If an eligible designated beneficiary dies before the entire interest is distributed, the remaining interest must be distributed by December 31st of the tenth year following the eligible designated beneficiary's death.

A distribution in the form of annuity payments (an annuitization) that began on or after January 1, 2020, while the contract owner was alive may need to be commuted or modified after the contract owner's death in order to comply with the post-death distribution requirements. However, distributions in the form of annuity payments (an annuitization) that began prior to January 1, 2020, while the contract owner was alive, can continue under that method after the death the contract owner without modification.

In addition, a beneficiary who is not a designated beneficiary, such as a charity, estate, or trust, must withdraw the entire account balance by December 31<sup>st</sup> of the fifth year following the contract owner's death.

Regardless of whether the contract owner dies before, or on or after January 1, 2020, a designated beneficiary who is the surviving spouse of the deceased contract owner may choose to become the contract owner. Any distributions required under these distribution rules will be made upon the surviving spouse's death.

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If the above distribution requirements are not met, a penalty tax of 25% is levied on the difference between the amount that should have been distributed for that year and the amount that actually was distributed for that year. The penalty tax is reduced to 10% if the required distribution not taken is distributed within a "correction window" as defined under the Code.

Purchasers and prospective purchasers should consult a financial professional, tax advisor or legal counsel to discuss the taxation and use of the contracts.

**Other Considerations**

***Taxation of Lifetime Withdrawals Under the CPPLI Option or the Nationwide Lifetime Income Riders*** 

While the tax treatment for withdrawals for benefits such as CPPLI Option or the Nationwide Lifetime Income Riders is not clear under federal tax law, Nationwide intends to treat withdrawals under these options as taxable to the extent that the cash value of the contract exceeds the contract owner's investment in the contract at the time of the withdrawal. Specifically, Nationwide intends to treat the following amount of each withdrawal as a taxable distribution:

The greater of: <br> (1) A–C; or <br> (2) B–C,

Where:

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| A | = | the contract value immediately before the withdrawal; |
| B | = | the guaranteed annual benefit amount immediately before the withdrawal; and |
| C | = | the remaining investment in the contract. |

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In certain circumstances, this treatment could result in the contract value being less than the investment in the contract after such a withdrawal. If the Contract Owner subsequently takes withdrawals from the contract under such circumstances, the Contract Owner would have a loss that may be deductible. If the Contract Owner purchases one of these options in an IRA, withdrawals in excess of the annual benefit amount may be required to satisfy the minimum distribution requirements under the Code. Consult a qualified tax adviser.

***Same-Sex Marriages, Domestic Partnership, and Other Similar Relationships*** 

The Treasury issued final regulations that address what relationships are considered marriages for federal tax purposes. The final regulation's definition of a marriage reflects the United States Supreme Court holdings in Windsor and Obergefell, as well as Rev. Proc. 2017-13.

The final regulations define the terms "spouse," "husband," "wife," and "husband and wife" to be gender neutral so that these terms can apply equally to same sex couples and opposite sex couples. In addition, the regulations adopt the "place of celebration" rule to determine marital status for federal tax purposes. Therefore, a marriage of two individuals is recognized for federal tax purposes if the marriage is recognized by a state, possession, or territory of the US in which the marriage was entered into, regardless of the couple's place of domicile.

Consistent with IRS Rev. Proc. 2013-17, the final regulations provide that relationships entered into as civil unions or registered domestic partnerships that are not denominated as marriages under state law are not marriages for federal tax purposes. Therefore, the favorable income-tax deferral options afforded by federal tax law to a married spouse under Code Sections 72 and 401(a)(9) are not available to individuals who have entered into these formal relationships.

***Withholding*** 

The taxable portion of a distribution from a contract is subject to federal income tax. Nationwide is required to withhold the tax from the distributions unless the contract owner requests otherwise. Under some circumstances, the Code will not permit contract owners to waive withholding. Such circumstances include:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• if the payee does not provide Nationwide with a taxpayer identification number; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• if Nationwide receives notice from the Internal Revenue Service that the taxpayer identification number furnished by the payee is incorrect.

If a contract owner is prohibited from waiving withholding, as described above, the portion of the distribution that represents income will be subject to withholding rates established by Section 3405 of the Code.

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If the distribution is from a Tax Sheltered Annuity, it will be subject to mandatory 20% withholding that cannot be waived, unless:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• the distribution is made directly to another Tax Sheltered Annuity, qualified pension or profit-sharing plan described in Section 401(a), an eligible deferred compensation plan described in Section 457(b) which is maintained by an eligible employer described in section 457(e)(1)(A) or individual retirement plan; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• the distribution satisfies the minimum distribution requirements imposed by the Code.

***Non-Resident Aliens*** 

Generally, the taxable portion of a distribution from a contract to a non-resident alien is subject to federal income tax at a rate of 30% of the amount of income that is distributed.

Nationwide is required to withhold this amount and send it to the Internal Revenue Service. Some distributions to non-resident aliens may be subject to a lower (or no) tax if a treaty applies. In order to obtain the benefits of such a treaty, the non-resident alien must:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) provide Nationwide with a properly completed withholding certificate claiming the treaty benefit of a lower tax rate or exemption from tax; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) provide Nationwide with an individual taxpayer identification number.

If the non-resident alien does not meet the above conditions, Nationwide will withhold 30% of income from the distribution.

Another exemption from the 30% withholding rate is available if the non-resident alien provides Nationwide with sufficient evidence that:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) the distribution is connected to the non-resident alien's conduct of business in the United States;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) the distribution is includable in the non-resident alien's gross income for United States federal income tax purposes; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(3) provide Nationwide with a properly completed withholding certificate claiming the exemption.

Note that for the preceding exemption, the distributions would be subject to the same withholding rules that are applicable to payments to United States persons.

This prospectus does not address any tax matters that may arise by reason of application of the laws of a non-resident alien's country of citizenship and/or country of residence. Purchasers and prospective purchasers should consult a financial professional, tax advisor or legal counsel to discuss the applicability of laws of those jurisdictions to the purchase or ownership of a contract.

***FATCA*** 

Under Sections 1471 through 1474 of the Internal Revenue Code (commonly referred to as FATCA), distributions from a contract to a foreign financial institution or to a nonfinancial foreign entity, each as described by FATCA, may be subject to United States tax withholding at a flat rate equal to 30% of the taxable amount of the distribution, irrespective of the status of any beneficial owner of the contract or of the distribution. Nationwide may require a contract owner to provide certain information or documentation (e.g., Form W-9 or Form W-8BEN) to determine its withholding requirements under FATCA.

***Federal Estate, Gift and Generation Skipping Transfer Taxes*** 

The following transfers may be considered a gift for federal gift tax purposes:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• a transfer of the contract from one contract owner to another; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• a distribution to someone other than a contract owner.

Upon the contract owner's death, the value of the contract may be subject to estate taxes, even if all or a portion of the value is also subject to federal income taxes.

Section 2612 of the Code may require Nationwide to determine whether a death benefit or other distribution is a "direct skip" and the amount of the resulting generation skipping transfer tax, if any. A direct skip is when property is transferred to, or a death benefit or other distribution is made to:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) an individual who is two or more generations younger than the contract owner; or

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) certain trusts, as described in Section 2613 of the Code (generally, trusts that have no beneficiaries who are not two or more generations younger than the contract owner).

If the contract owner is not an individual, then for this purpose only, "contract owner" refers to any person:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• who would be required to include the contract, death benefit, distribution, or other payment in his or her federal gross estate at his or her death; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• who is required to report the transfer of the contract, death benefit, distribution, or other payment for federal gift tax purposes.

If a payment is subject to the generation skipping transfer tax, Nationwide may be required to deduct the amount of the transfer tax from the death benefit, distribution or other payment, and remit it directly to the Internal Revenue Service.

***Charge for Tax*** 

Nationwide is not required to maintain a capital gain reserve liability on non-qualified contracts. If tax laws change requiring a reserve, Nationwide may implement and adjust a tax charge.

**State Taxation** 

The tax rules across the various states and localities are not uniform and therefore are not discussed in this prospectus. Tax rules that may apply to contracts issued in U.S. territories such as Puerto Rico and Guam are also not discussed. Purchasers and prospective purchasers should consult a financial professional, tax advisor or legal counsel to discuss the taxation and use of the contracts.

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**Appendix C: Five-Year Enhanced Death Benefit Option Example** 

The purpose of this example is to show the calculations used to determine the death benefit if the Five-Year Enhanced Death Benefit Option is elected. The calculation assumes that the Annuitant dies before the Annuitization Date and that the total of all purchase payments made to the contract is less than $3,000,000. The death benefit will be the greatest of:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) the Contract Value as of the date that Nationwide receives all the information necessary to pay the death benefit;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) the total of all purchase payments, less an adjustment for amounts withdrawn; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(3) the highest Contract Value on any five-year Contract Anniversary prior to the Annuitant's 86th birthday, less an adjustment for amounts subsequently withdrawn, plus purchase payments received after that five-year Contract Anniversary.

Any adjustment for amounts withdrawn will reduce the applicable factor above in the same proportion that the Contract Value was reduced on the date(s) of the partial withdrawal(s).

**Contract History** 

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Date** | **Event/Transaction Type** | **Transaction Amount** | **Contract Value\*** |
| 01-01-1986 | Initial Purchase Payment | $100000 | $100000 |
| 01-01-1991 | &nbsp;&nbsp; Five-year Contract <br> Anniversary<br>| n/a | $116678 |
| 01-01-1993 | Partial Withdrawal | $10000 | $104344 |
| 01-01-1996 | &nbsp;&nbsp; Five-year Contract <br> Anniversary<br>| n/a | $110814 |
| 03-01-1996 | Annuitant's 86th birthday | n/a | $111026 |
| 01-01-2009 | &nbsp;&nbsp; Annuitant's death and the <br> date Nationwide received <br> information to pay the death <br> benefit<br>| n/a | $119140 |

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The Contract Value shown assumes a hypothetical variable net return and could be higher or lower than the amounts indicated depending on the performance of the Sub-Accounts in which the Contract Owner allocates the Contract Value.

**Calculations** 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) the Contract Value as of the date that Nationwide receives all the information necessary to pay the death benefit; $119,140

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) the total of all purchase payments, less an adjustment for amounts withdrawn; or $91,254

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(3) the highest Contract Value on any five-year Contract Anniversary prior to the Annuitant's 86 <sup>th</sup> birthday, less an adjustment for amounts
subsequently withdrawn, plus purchase payments received after that
five-year Contract Anniversary. $110,814

**Conclusion** 

Death Benefit = $119,140

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**Appendix D: One-Year Enhanced Death Benefit Option Example** 

The purpose of this example is to show the calculations used to determine the death benefit if the One-Year Enhanced Death Benefit Option is elected. The calculation assumes that the Annuitant dies before the Annuitization Date and that the total of all purchase payments made to the contract is less than $3,000,000. The death benefit will be the greatest of:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) the Contract Value as of the date that Nationwide receives all the information necessary to pay the death benefit;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) the total of all purchase payments, less an adjustment for amounts withdrawn; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(3) the highest Contract Value on any Contract Anniversary prior to the Annuitant's 86th birthday, less an adjustment for amounts subsequently withdrawn, plus purchase payments received after that Contract Anniversary.

Any adjustment for amounts withdrawn will reduce the applicable factor above in the same proportion that the Contract Value was reduced on the date(s) of the partial withdrawal(s).

**Contract History** 

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| | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Date** | **Event/Transaction Type** | **Transaction Amount** | **Contract Value\*** |
| 01-01-1986 | Initial Purchase Payment | $100000 | $100000 |
| 01-01-1990 | Partial Withdrawal | $10000 | $106678 |
| 01-01-1994 | Contract Anniversary | n/a | $123362 |
| 03-01-1996 | Annuitant's 86th birthday | n/a | $111026 |
| 02-01-2009 | &nbsp;&nbsp; Annuitant's death and the <br> date Nationwide received <br> information to pay the death <br> benefit<br>| n/a | $119368 |

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\*

The Contract Value shown assumes a hypothetical variable net return and could be higher or lower than the amounts indicated depending on the performance of the Sub-Accounts in which the Contract Owner allocates the Contract Value.

**Calculations** 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) the Contract Value as of the date that Nationwide receives all the information necessary to pay the death benefit; $119,368

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) the total of all purchase payments, less an adjustment for amounts withdrawn; or $91,429

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(3) the highest Contract Value on any Contract Anniversary prior to the Annuitant's 86th birthday, less an adjustment for amounts subsequently withdrawn, plus purchase payments received after that Contract Anniversary. $123,362

**Conclusion** 

Death Benefit = $123,362

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**Appendix E: One-Month Enhanced Death Benefit Option Example** 

The purpose of this example is to show the calculations used to determine the death benefit if the One-Month Enhanced Death Benefit Option is elected. The calculation assumes that the Annuitant dies before the Annuitization Date and that the total of all purchase payments made to the contract is less than $3,000,000. The death benefit will be the greatest of:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) the Contract Value as of the date that Nationwide receives all the information necessary to pay the death benefit;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) the total of all purchase payments, less an adjustment for amounts withdrawn; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(3) the highest Contract Value on any Monthly Contract Anniversary prior to the Annuitant's 86<sup>th</sup> birthday, less an adjustment for amounts subsequently withdrawn, plus purchase payments received after that Monthly Contract Anniversary.

Any adjustment for amounts withdrawn will reduce the applicable factor above in the same proportion that the Contract Value was reduced on the date(s) of the partial withdrawal(s).

**Contract History** 

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| | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Date** | **Event/Transaction Type** | **Transaction Amount** | **Contract Value\*** |
| 01-01-1986 | Initial Purchase Payment | $100000 | $100000 |
| 02-14-1988 | &nbsp;&nbsp; Subsequent Purchase <br> Payment<br>| $25000 | $133673 |
| 07-28-1996 | Partial Withdrawal | $10000 | $176253 |
| 09-30-2004 | Annuitant's 86<sup>th</sup> birthday | n/a | $242931 |
| 03-01-2005 | &nbsp;&nbsp; Subsequent Purchase <br> Payment<br>| $11000 | $257931 |
| 05-15-2007 | Partial Withdrawal | $7000 | $274236 |
| 04-18-2009 | &nbsp;&nbsp; Annuitant's death and the <br> date Nationwide received <br> information to pay the death <br> benefit<br>| n/a | $295786 |

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\*The Contract Value shown assumes a 4% net return and could be higher or lower than the amounts indicated depending on the performance of the Sub-Accounts in which the Contract Owner allocates the Contract Value.

**Calculations** 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) the Contract Value as of the date that Nationwide receives all the information necessary to pay the death benefit; $295,786

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) the total of all purchase payments, less an adjustment for amounts withdrawn; or $125,617

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(3) the highest Contract Value on any Contract Anniversary prior to the Annuitant's 86 <sup>th</sup> birthday, less an adjustment for amounts
subsequently withdrawn, plus purchase payments received after that Contract Anniversary. $247,366

**Conclusion** 

Death Benefit = $295,786

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**Appendix F: Combination Enhanced Death Benefit Option Example** 

The purpose of this example is to show the calculations used to determine the death benefit if the Combination Enhanced Death Benefit Option is elected. The calculation assumes that the Annuitant dies before the Annuitization Date and that the total of all purchase payments made to the contract is less than $3,000,000. The death benefit will be the greatest of:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) the Contract Value as of the date that Nationwide receives all the information necessary to pay the death benefit;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) the total of all purchase payments, less an adjustment for amounts withdrawn;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(3) the highest Contract Value on any Contract Anniversary before the Annuitant's 81st birthday, less an adjustment for amounts subsequently withdrawn, plus purchase payments received after that Contract Anniversary; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(4) the interest anniversary value.

The interest anniversary value is equal to purchase payments, accumulated at 5% annual compound interest until the last Contract Anniversary prior to the Annuitant's 81st birthday, proportionately adjusted for amounts withdrawn. The adjustment for amounts withdrawn will reduce the accumulated value as of the most recent Contract Anniversary prior to each partial withdrawal in the same proportion that the Contract Value was reduced on the date of the partial withdrawal. Such total accumulated amount, after the withdrawal adjustment, shall not exceed 200% of purchase payments adjusted for amounts withdrawn.

Any adjustment for amounts withdrawn will reduce the applicable factor above in the same proportion that the Contract Value was reduced on the date(s) of the partial withdrawal(s).

**Contract History** 

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| | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Date** | **Event/Transaction Type** | **Transaction Amount** | **Contract Value\*** |
| 01-01-1986 | Initial Purchase Payment | $100000 | $100000 |
| 02-14-1988 | &nbsp;&nbsp; Subsequent Purchase <br> Payment<br>| $25000 | $133666 |
| 07-28-1996 | Partial Withdrawal | $10000 | $176202 |
| 09-30-2004 | Annuitant's 81<sup>st</sup> birthday | n/a | $242807 |
| 03-01-2005 | &nbsp;&nbsp; Subsequent Purchase <br> Payment<br>| $11000 | $257803 |
| 05-15-2007 | Partial Withdrawal | $7000 | $274079 |
| 04-18-2009 | &nbsp;&nbsp; Annuitant's death and the <br> date Nationwide received <br> information to pay the death <br> benefit<br>| n/a | $295602 |

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\* The Contract Value shown assumes a 4% net return and could be higher or lower than the amounts indicated depending on the performance of the Sub-Accounts in which the Contract Owner allocates the Contract Value.

**Calculations** 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) the Contract Value as of the date that Nationwide receives all the information necessary to pay the death benefit; $295,602

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) the total of all purchase payments, less an adjustment for amounts withdrawn; or $126,067

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(3) the highest Contract Value on any Contract Anniversary prior to the Annuitant's 81 <sup>st</sup> birthday, less an adjustment for amounts subsequently withdrawn, plus purchase payments received after that Contract
Anniversary. $240,646

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(4) the interest anniversary value $252,134

**Conclusion** 

Death Benefit = $295,602

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**Appendix G: Capital Preservation Plus Lifetime Income Option Example** 

At the end of her maturing CPP program, instead of electing to remain in the preservation phrase of the CPPLI Option by beginning a new CPP program, Ms. D elected to enter the withdrawal phase of the CPPLI Option. During the withdrawal phase, the CPPLI Option will pay Ms. D lifetime income based on the Lifetime Withdrawal Percentage applied to her lifetime withdrawal base. Ms. D elected to enter the withdrawal phase at the age of 70 and her Lifetime Withdrawal Percentage was 6%. If Ms. D's lifetime withdrawal base, which was equal to her Contract Value as of the end of the CPP program period, was $56,000, then her lifetime income would be $3,360 ($56,000 x 6%) annually.

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**Appendix H: Financial Intermediary Variations**

Some broker-dealers that have entered into selling agreements with Nationwide (or an affiliate) to sell this contract impose restrictions on their financial professionals that prohibit or limit the recommendation of specific features, benefits, and investment options that are described in this prospectus. Those restrictions are made by the broker-dealer and may or may not be known to Nationwide. Currently, Nationwide is not aware of any such restrictions; however, this conclusion is based only on information that Nationwide could obtain without unreasonable effort or expense and does not reflect restrictions the knowledge of which rests peculiarly with unaffiliated broker-dealers. **Applicants/Contract Owners should discuss broker-dealer restrictions on features, benefits, and investment options directly with their financial professional.**

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**Outside back cover page** 

The Statement of Additional Information contains additional information about the Variable Account. To obtain a free copy of the Statement of Additional Information, request other information about the contract, or to make any other service requests, contact Nationwide at 1-800-848-6331 or by one of the other methods described in *Contacting the Service Center*.

The Statement of Additional Information has been filed with the SEC and is incorporated by reference into this prospectus. The SAI is also available at https://nationwide.onlineprospectus.net/NW/C000024773NW/index.php?ctype=product_sai. This prospectus is available at https://nationwide.onlineprospectus.net/NW/C000024773NW/index.php?ctype=product_prospectus.

Reports and other information about the Variable Account are available on the SEC's website at http://www.sec.gov. Copies of this information may be obtained, upon payment of a duplicating fee, by electronic request at the following email address: publicinfo@sec.gov.

SEC Contract Identifier: C000024773

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**[Waddell & Reed Advisors Select Preferred Annuity](#xx_fe8d7b7f-6104-46bc-8bd7-2ac164dda731_1)**<sup>SM</sup>

**STATEMENT OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION**

**May 1, 2026**

**Individual Flexible Premium Deferred Variable Annuity Contracts**

**Issued by Nationwide Life Insurance Company** <br>**through its Nationwide Variable Account-12**

This Statement of Additional Information is not a prospectus. It contains information in addition to and more detailed than set forth in the prospectus and should be read in conjunction with the prospectus dated May 1, 2026. The prospectus may be obtained from Nationwide Life Insurance Company by writing P.O. Box 182021, Columbus, Ohio 43218-2021 or calling 1-800-848-6331, TDD 1-800-238-3035. Capitalized terms in this Statement of Additional Information correspond to terms defined in the prospectus.

**TABLE OF CONTENTS** 

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| **[General Information and History](#xx_fe8d7b7f-6104-46bc-8bd7-2ac164dda731_1)** | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2 |
| **[Services](#xx_fe8d7b7f-6104-46bc-8bd7-2ac164dda731_1)** | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2 |
| **[Financial Statements](#xx_fe8d7b7f-6104-46bc-8bd7-2ac164dda731_1)** | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2 |
| **[Purchase of Securities Being Offered](#xx_fe8d7b7f-6104-46bc-8bd7-2ac164dda731_2)** | &nbsp;&nbsp; 3 |
| **[Underwriters](#xx_fe8d7b7f-6104-46bc-8bd7-2ac164dda731_2)** | &nbsp;&nbsp; 3 |
| **[Annuity Payments](#xx_fe8d7b7f-6104-46bc-8bd7-2ac164dda731_2)** | &nbsp;&nbsp; 3 |

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**General Information and History** 

Nationwide Variable Account-12 (the "Variable Account") is a separate investment account of Nationwide Life Insurance Company ("Nationwide"). Nationwide established the Variable Account on July 10, 2001 pursuant to Ohio law. The Variable Account is registered with the SEC as a unit investment trust pursuant to the Investment Company Act of 1940.

Nationwide is a stock life insurance company organized under the laws of the State of Ohio in March of 1929 with its Home Office at One Nationwide Plaza, Columbus, Ohio 43215. Nationwide provides life insurance, annuities and retirement products. Nationwide is admitted to do business in all states, the District of Columbia, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico. Nationwide is a member of the Nationwide group of companies and all of its common stock is owned by Nationwide Financial Services, Inc. ("NFS"), a holding company. Nationwide Corporation owns all of NFS's common stock and is a holding company, as well. All of Nationwide Corporation's common stock is held by Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company (95.2%) and Nationwide Mutual Fire Insurance Company (4.8%), the ultimate controlling persons of the Nationwide group of companies.

**Services** 

Nationwide, which has responsibility for administration of the contracts and the Variable Account, maintains records of the name, address, taxpayer identification number, and other pertinent information for each Contract Owner, the number and type of contract issued to each Contract Owner, and records with respect to the Contract Value.

The custodian of the assets of the Variable Account is Nationwide. Nationwide will maintain a record of all purchases and redemptions of shares of the underlying mutual funds. Nationwide or its affiliates may have entered into agreements with the underlying mutual funds and/or their affiliates. The agreements relate to services furnished by Nationwide or an affiliate of Nationwide. Some of the services provided include distribution of underlying fund prospectuses, semi-annual and annual fund reports, proxy materials, and fund communications, as well as maintaining the websites and voice response systems necessary for Contract Owners to execute trades in the funds. Nationwide also acts as a limited agent for each underlying mutual fund for purposes of accepting the trades. See *Underlying Mutual Fund Service Fee Payments* located in the prospectus.

**Distribution, Promotional, and Sales Expenses** 

In addition to or partially in lieu of commission, Nationwide may pay the selling firms a marketing allowance, which is based on the firm's ability and demonstrated willingness to promote and market Nationwide's products. How any marketing allowance is spent is determined by the firm, but generally will be used to finance firm activities that may contribute to the promotion and marketing of Nationwide's products. Nationwide makes certain assumptions about the amount of marketing allowance it will pay and takes these assumptions into consideration when it determines the charges that will be assessed under the contracts. For the contracts described in the prospectus, Nationwide assumed 0.22% of the Contract Value for the marketing allowance when determining the charges for the contracts. The actual amount of the marketing allowance may be higher or lower than this assumption. If the actual amount of marketing allowance paid is more than what was assumed, Nationwide will fund the difference. Nationwide generally does not profit from any excess marketing allowance if the amount assumed was higher than what is actually paid. Any excess would be spent on additional marketing for the contracts. For more information about marketing allowance or how a particular selling firm uses marketing allowances, consult with your financial professional.

When Nationwide is made aware that a Qualified Plan has been orphaned, commission payments payable with respect to that Qualified Plan will cease and commission payments that would have been due will not be sent to the Qualified Plan. An orphaned Qualified Plan is a plan without an agent or firm of record.

**Financial Statements** 

The December 31, 2025 financial statements of the Variable Account and the December 31, 2025 financial statements of the Company are incorporated into this SAI by reference to the Variable Account's most recent [<u>Form N-VPFS</u>](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1173507/000119312526143377/d140515dnvpfs.htm) ("Form N-VPFS") filed with the SEC.

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**Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm** 

The financial statements of Nationwide Variable Account-12 and the statutory financial statements and financial statement schedules of Nationwide Life Insurance Company have been incorporated by reference herein in reliance upon the reports of KPMG LLP, independent registered public accounting firm, incorporated by reference herein, and upon the authority of said firm as experts in accounting and auditing.

The KPMG LLP report dated March 23, 2026 of Nationwide Life Insurance Company includes explanatory language that states that the financial statements are prepared by Nationwide Life Insurance Company using statutory accounting practices prescribed or permitted by the Ohio Department of Insurance, which is a basis of accounting other than U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. Accordingly, the KPMG LLP audit report states that the financial statements are not presented fairly in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and further states that those financial statements are presented fairly, in all material respects, in accordance with statutory accounting practices prescribed or permitted by the Ohio Department of Insurance.

The KPMG LLP report dated March 23, 2026 of Nationwide Life Insurance Company also contains an emphasis of matter paragraph that states that Nationwide Life Insurance Company's subsidiary received permission from the Ohio Department of Insurance in 2023 to account for an excess of loss reinsurance recoverable as an admitted asset. Under prescribed statutory accounting practices, the excess of loss reinsurance recoverable would not be an admitted asset. As of December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, that permitted accounting practice increased statutory surplus over what it would have been had that prescribed accounting practice been followed. KPMG LLP's opinions are not modified with respect to this matter.

**Purchase of Securities Being Offered** 

The contracts will be sold by licensed insurance agents in the states where the contracts may be lawfully sold. Such agents will be registered representatives of broker-dealers registered under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 who are members of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA).

**Underwriters**

The contracts, which are offered continuously, are distributed by Nationwide Investment Services Corporation ("NISC"), One Nationwide Plaza, Columbus, Ohio 43215, a wholly owned subsidiary of Nationwide. For contracts issued in Michigan, all references to NISC will mean Nationwide Investment Svcs. Corporation. No underwriting commissions have been paid by Nationwide to NISC for each of this Variable Account's last three fiscal years.

**Annuity Payments** 

See *Annuitizing the Contract* located in the prospectus. Annuity payments for contracts that have elected variable annuitization are determined as follows:

**First Variable Annuity Payment** 

A number of factors determine the amount of the first variable annuity payment, including, but not limited to:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• the portion of the Contract Value allocated to provide variable annuity payments;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• the Variable Account value on the Annuitization Date;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• the adjusted age and sex of the Annuitant (and joint annuitant, if any) in accordance with the contract;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• the annuity payment option elected;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• the frequency of annuity payments;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• the Annuitization Date;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• the assumed investment return (the net investment return required to maintain level variable annuity payments);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• the deduction of applicable premium taxes; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• the date the contract was issued.

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**Assumed Investment Return** 

An assumed investment return is the net investment return required to maintain level variable annuity payments. Nationwide uses a 3.5% assumed investment return factor. Therefore, if the net investment performance of each Sub-Account in which the Contract Owner invests exactly equals 3.5% for every payment period, then each payment will be the same amount. To the extent that investment performance is not equal to 3.5% for given payment periods, the amount of the payments in those periods will not be the same. Payments will increase from one payment date to the next if the annualized net rate of return is greater than 3.5% during that time. Conversely, payments will decrease from one payment to the next if the annualized net rate of return is less than 3.5% during that time.

Nationwide uses the assumed investment rate of return to determine the amount of the first variable annuity payment.

**Subsequent Variable Annuity Payments** 

Variable annuity payments after the first will vary with the performance of the Sub-Accounts chosen by the Contract Owner after the investment performance is adjusted by the assumed investment return factor.

The dollar amount of each subsequent variable annuity payment is determined by taking the portion of the first annuity payment funded by a particular Sub-Account divided by the Annuity Unit value for that Sub-Account as of the Annuitization Date. This establishes the number of Annuity Units provided by each Sub-Account for each variable annuity payment after the first.

The number of Annuity Units comprising each variable annuity payment, on a Sub-Account basis, will remain constant, unless the Contract Owner transfers value from one Sub-Account to another. After annuitization, transfers among Sub-Accounts may only be made once per calendar year.

The number of Annuity Units for each Sub-Account is multiplied by the Annuity Unit value for that Sub-Account for the Valuation Period for which the payment is due. The sum of these results for all the Sub-Accounts in which the Contract Owner invests establishes the dollar amount of the variable annuity payment.

Subsequent variable annuity payments may be more or less than the previous variable annuity payment, depending on whether the net investment performance of the elected Sub-Accounts is greater or lesser than the assumed investment return.

**Value of an Annuity Unit** 

Annuity Unit values for Sub-Accounts are determined by:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) multiplying the Annuity Unit value for each Sub-Account for the immediately preceding Valuation Period by the Net Investment Factor for the Sub-Account for the subsequent Valuation Period; and then

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) multiplying the result from (1) by a factor to neutralize the assumed investment return factor.

The Net Investment Factor for any particular Sub-Account on or after the Annuitization Date is determined by dividing (a) by (b), and then subtracting (c) from the result, where:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) is the sum of:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) the Net Asset Value of the underlying mutual fund as of the end of the current Valuation Period; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) the per share amount of any dividend or income distributions made by the underlying mutual fund (if the date of the dividend or income distribution occurs during the current Valuation Period).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) is the Net Asset Value of the underlying mutual fund determined as of the end of the preceding Valuation Period.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) is a factor representing the daily Variable Account charges applicable to the contract.

Based on the change in the Net Investment Factor, the value of an Annuity Unit may increase or decrease. Changes in the Net Investment Factor may not be directly proportional to changes in the Net Asset Value of the underlying mutual fund shares because of the deduction of Variable Account charges.

Though the number of Annuity Units will not change as a result of investment experience, the value of an Annuity Unit may increase or decrease from Valuation Period to Valuation Period.

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**PART C. OTHER INFORMATION**

**Item 27. Exhibits**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;a)

[<u>Resolution of the Depositor's Board of Directors authorizing the establishment of the Registrant – Filed</u>](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1173507/000095015202004429/l94588aex1.txt)[<u>previously with initial Registration Statement on May 17, 2002 (File No. 333-88612) and hereby incorporated by</u>](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1173507/000095015202004429/l94588aex1.txt)[<u>reference.</u>](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1173507/000095015202004429/l94588aex1.txt)

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;b)

Not Applicable

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;c)

[<u>Amended and Restated Distribution Agreement dated November 1, 2022 between Nationwide Life Insurance</u>](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1005336/000119312522274844/d411880dex99c4.htm)[<u>Company, Nationwide Life and Annuity Insurance Company, Jefferson National Life Insurance Company, and</u>](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1005336/000119312522274844/d411880dex99c4.htm)[<u>Nationwide Investment Services Corporation – Filed previously with Post-Effective Amendment No. 29 on</u>](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1005336/000119312522274844/d411880dex99c4.htm)[<u>November 1, 2022 (333-124048) and hereby incorporated by reference.</u>](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1005336/000119312522274844/d411880dex99c4.htm)

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;d)

[<u>The form of the variable annuity contract – Filed previously with initial Registration Statement on September 18,</u>](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1173507/000119090303000817/wrselectprecontract.txt)[<u>2003 (File No. 333-108894) and hereby incorporated by reference.</u>](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1173507/000119090303000817/wrselectprecontract.txt)

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;e)

[<u>Variable Annuity Application – Filed previously with initial Registration Statement on September 18, 2003 (File</u>](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1173507/000119090303000817/wrselectpreapp.txt)[<u>No. 333-108894) and hereby incorporated by reference.</u>](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1173507/000119090303000817/wrselectpreapp.txt)

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;f)

Depositor's Certificate of Incorporation and By-Laws –

1)

[<u>Amended Articles of Incorporation for Nationwide Life Insurance Company. Filed previously with initial</u>](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/904817/000119090309001829/exhibit6a.htm)[<u>registration statement (333-164125) on January 4, 2010 as document "exhibit6a.htm" and hereby</u>](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/904817/000119090309001829/exhibit6a.htm)[<u>incorporated by reference.</u>](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/904817/000119090309001829/exhibit6a.htm)

2)

[<u>Amended and Restated Code of Regulations of Nationwide Life Insurance Company. Filed previously with</u>](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/904817/000119090309001829/exhibit6b.htm)[<u>initial registration statement (333-164125) on January 4, 2010 as document "exhibit6b.htm" and hereby</u>](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/904817/000119090309001829/exhibit6b.htm)[<u>incorporated by reference.</u>](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/904817/000119090309001829/exhibit6b.htm)

3)

[<u>Articles of Merger of Nationwide Life Insurance Company of America with and into Nationwide Life</u>](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/904817/000119090309001829/exhibit6c.htm)[<u>Insurance Company, effective December 31, 2009. Filed previously with initial registration statement (333-</u>](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/904817/000119090309001829/exhibit6c.htm)[<u>164125) on January 4, 2010 as document "exhibit6c.htm" and hereby incorporated by reference.</u>](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/904817/000119090309001829/exhibit6c.htm)

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;g)

Not Applicable.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;h)

Form of Participation Agreements –

The following fund participation agreements were previously filed and are hereby incorporated by reference.

1)

[<u>Fund Participation Agreement with Nationwide Variable Insurance Trust (formerly Gartmore Variable</u>](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1313581/000119090307000837/nwfpa99h12a.htm)[<u>Insurance Trust), as amended, dated May 2, 2005 with the registration statement under 333-140608, pre-</u>](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1313581/000119090307000837/nwfpa99h12a.htm)[<u>effective amendment number 1 filed on July 17, 2007 as document nwfpa99h12a.htm</u>](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1313581/000119090307000837/nwfpa99h12a.htm)

2)

[<u>Fund Participation Agreement with Waddell & Reed Services Company and Waddell & Reed, Inc, as</u>](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1041357/000119090307000950/waddellreedfpa.htm)[<u>amended, dated December 1, 2000 with the registration statement under 333-137202, pre-effective</u>](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1041357/000119090307000950/waddellreedfpa.htm)[<u>amendment number 3 filed on September 27, 2007 as document waddellreedfpa.htm</u>](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1041357/000119090307000950/waddellreedfpa.htm)

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;i)

Form of Administrative Contracts –

The following administrative contracts were previously filed and are hereby incorporated by reference.

1)

[<u>Administrative Services Agreement with Waddell & Reed, Inc., as amended dated December 1, 2000 with</u>](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1041357/000119090307000950/waddellreedasa.htm)[<u>the registration statement under 333-137202, pre-effective amendment number 3 filed on September 27,</u>](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1041357/000119090307000950/waddellreedasa.htm)[<u>2007 as document waddellreedasa.htm</u>](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1041357/000119090307000950/waddellreedasa.htm)

2)

[<u>Fund Participation Agreement with Nationwide Variable Insurance Trust (formerly, Gartmore Variable</u>](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1313581/000119090307000837/nwasa99i10.htm)[<u>Insurance Trust), as amended dated May 2, 2005 with the registration statement under 333-140608, pre-</u>](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1313581/000119090307000837/nwasa99i10.htm)[<u>effective amendment number 1 filed on July 17, 2007 as document nwasa99i10.htm</u>](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1313581/000119090307000837/nwasa99i10.htm)

3)

[<u>Fund Participation Agreement with Nationwide Variable Insurance Trust (formerly, Gartmore Variable</u>](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1313581/000119090307000837/nwfpa99h12b.htm)[<u>Insurance Trust), American Funds Insurance Series, and Capital Research and Management Company</u>](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1313581/000119090307000837/nwfpa99h12b.htm)[<u>dated May 1, 2007 with the registration statement under 333-140608, pre-effective amendment number 1</u>](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1313581/000119090307000837/nwfpa99h12b.htm)[<u>filed on July 17, 2007 as document nwfpa99h12b.htm</u>](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1313581/000119090307000837/nwfpa99h12b.htm)

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;j)

Not Applicable.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;k)

[<u>Opinion of Counsel – Filed previously with Registration Statement on April 30, 2007 (File No. 333-108894) and</u>](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1173507/000119090307000216/opinionofcounsel.htm)[<u>hereby incorporated by reference.</u>](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1173507/000119090307000216/opinionofcounsel.htm)

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;l)

[Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm – Attached hereto.](d44255dex99l.htm)

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;m)

Not Applicable.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;n)

Not Applicable.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;o)

Not Applicable.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;p)

[Power of Attorney – Attached hereto.](d44255dex99p.htm)

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;q)

Not Applicable.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;r)

Not Applicable.

**Item 28. Directors and Officers of the Insurance Company**

The business address of the Directors and Officers of the Insurance Company is: <br>One Nationwide Plaza, Columbus, Ohio 43215

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| President and Chief Operating Officer and Director | Hawley, Craig A. |
| Executive Vice President-Chief Marketing Officer | Bair, Ann S. |
| Executive Vice President-Chief Technology Officer | Carrel, Michael W. |
| Executive Vice President-Chief Human Resources Officer | Clements, Vinita J. |
| Executive Vice President and Director | Frommeyer, Timothy G. |
| Executive Vice President-Chief Legal Officer | Howard, Mark S. |
| Executive Vice President-Chief Customer, Strategy & Innovation Officer | Mahaffey, Michael W. |
| Senior Vice President-Strategic Planning | Amodeo, Daniel W. |
| Senior Vice President-Investment Management Group | Aniano, Joseph N. |
| Senior Vice President-Corporate Controller and Chief Accounting Officer | Benson, James D. |
| Senior Vice President-Chief Economist | Bostjancic, Kathleen |
| Senior Vice President-P&C Legal | Boyer, John N. |
| Senior Vice President-Human Resources Business Partner | Bretz, Angela D. |
| Senior Vice President-Internal Audit | Burchwell, Jason E. |
| Senior Vice President-Nationwide Pet | Carnes, Joel R.M. |
| Senior Vice President-Chief Investment Officer | Coleman, Joel L.  |
| Senior Vice President-Chief Compliance Officer | Dankovic, Rae Ann  |
| Senior Vice President-Chief Risk Officer | Diem, Klaus K. |
| Senior Vice President-Institutional Life | Dowdy, Jessica |
| Senior Vice President-External Affairs | English, Steven M. |
| Senior Vice President-Trial Division | Failor, Scott E. |
| Senior Vice President-Corporate Operations & Litigation Legal | Furniss, Natalie T. |
| Senior Vice President-Chief Financial Officer - Financial Services and Director | Ginnan, Steven A. |
| Senior Vice President-PL Product and Underwriting | Griffin, Sarah E. |
| Senior Vice President-Chief Financial Officer - Property & Casualty | Guerrero, Oscar |
| Senior Vice President-Human Resources Business Partner | Hairston, Mia S. |
| Senior Vice President-Underwriting Performance - E&S/Specialty and <br> Commercial<br>| Hespe, Julie |
| Senior Vice President-Legal - NF | Innis-Thompson, Janice |
| Senior Vice President-Management Liability & Specialty - E&S/Specialty | Iorio, Thomas A. |
| Senior Vice President-Marketing - Enterprise Brand Strategy & Activation | Jackson, Richard W. |
| Senior Vice President-Retirement Solutions | Jestice, Kevin T.  |
| Senior Vice President-E&S/Specialty and Commercial Lines | Johnston, Russell M. |
| Senior Vice President-Chief Innovation and Digital Officer | Kandhari, Chetan D.  |
| Senior Vice President-Property & Casualty Commercial Lines | Kempton, Casey E. |
| Senior Vice President-Chief Technology Officer - Technology Strategy, Data & <br> Innovation<br>| Kolp, Melanie A. |
| Senior Vice President-Nationwide Annuity and Director | Kotecha, Kush V. |
| Senior Vice President-Chief Technology Officer - Nationwide Financial | Kuamoo, Misty C. |

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|:---|:---|
| Senior Vice President-Business Performance - Property & Casualty | Kyung, Jennifer |
| Senior Vice President-Nationwide Agribusiness | Liggett, Brad R. |
| Senior Vice President-Programs & Alternative Risk - E&S/Specialty | Lopes, John S. |
| Senior Vice President-Culture & Talent Acquisition | Lucas, Giavonni |
| Senior Vice President-Chief Information Security Officer | Lukens, Todd |
| Senior Vice President-Marketing Management - P&C | MacKenzie, Jennifer B. |
| Senior Vice President-Group Benefits | Murray, Lindsey E. |
| Senior Vice President-Contract & Brokerage Underwriting - E&S/Specialty | Nelson, David N. |
| Senior Vice President-Corporate Development and Finance | O'Brien, Kevin G.  |
| Senior Vice President-NF Strategic Customer Solutions | Perez, J.J. |
| Senior Vice President-Talent & Organization Effectiveness | Pheister, Erin R. |
| Senior Vice President-Agribusiness Distribution and Underwriting | Pollitt, Dirk |
| Senior Vice President-Retirement Solutions Distribution | Ricklin, Suzanne |
| Senior Vice President-Marketing Management - Financial Services | Rodriguez, Kristi L. |
| Senior Vice President-Personal Lines Operations | Rommel, Jeff M. |
| Senior Vice President-Chief Customer Officer | Samuel, Michelle |
| Senior Vice President-Finance, Strategy & Governance Legal & Corporate <br> Secretary<br>| Skingle, Denise L. |
| Senior Vice President-Nationwide Life and Director | Snyder, Holly R. |
| Senior Vice President-Total Rewards | Sonneman, Christopher P. |
| Senior Vice President-Sales - Life | Spencer, Frank W. |
| Senior Vice President-Commercial Lines - Middle Market | Talkowski, Kristina M. |
| Senior Vice President-Personal Lines Sales & Distribution | Tripp, Michael N. |
| Senior Vice President-Chief Technology Officer - Property & Casualty | Vasudeva, Guruprasad C.  |
| Senior Vice President-E-Risk Services - E&S/Specialty | Walsh, James |
| Senior Vice President-Programs - E&S/Specialty | Wayne, Amber M. |
| Senior Vice President-Human Resources Business Partner | Webster, Cynthia S. |
| Senior Vice President-Commercial Lines - Small Market | Williams, George M. |
| Director | Walker, Kirt A. |

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**Item 29. Persons Controlled by or Under Common Control with the Insurance Company or Registered Separate Account.**

Following is a list of entities directly or indirectly controlled by or under common control with the Insurance Company or Registered Separate Account. Ownership is indicated through indentation. Unless otherwise indicated, each subsidiary is either wholly-owned or majority-owned by the parent company immediately preceding it. (For example, Nationwide Fund Distributors, LLC is either wholly-owned or majority owned by NFS Distributors, Inc.) Separate accounts that have been established pursuant to board resolution but are not, and have never been, active are omitted.

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|:---|:---|:---|
| **Company** | &nbsp;&nbsp; **Jurisdiction**<br> **of Domicile**<br>| **Brief Description of Business** |
| Nationwide Financial Services, Inc. | Delaware | &nbsp;&nbsp; The company acts primarily as a holding company for <br> companies within the Nationwide organization that offer <br> or distribute life insurance, long-term savings and <br> retirement products.<br>|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; NFS Distributors, Inc. | Delaware | &nbsp;&nbsp; The company acts primarily as a holding company for <br> Nationwide Financial Services, Inc. companies.<br>|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Nationwide Financial General Agency, Inc. | Pennsylvania | The company is a multi-state licensed insurance agency. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Nationwide Fund Distributors, LLC | Delaware | The company is a limited purpose broker-dealer. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Nationwide Fund Management, LLC | Delaware | &nbsp;&nbsp; The company provides administration, transfer and <br> dividend disbursing agent services to various mutual <br> fund entities. <br>|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Nationwide Retirement Solutions, Inc. | Delaware | &nbsp;&nbsp; The company markets and administers deferred <br> compensation plans for public employees.<br>|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Nationwide Securities, LLC | Delaware | &nbsp;&nbsp; The company is a general purpose broker-dealer and <br> investment adviser registered with the Securities and <br> Exchange Commission.<br>|

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| **Company** | &nbsp;&nbsp; **Jurisdiction**<br> **of Domicile**<br>| **Brief Description of Business** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Nationwide Trust Company, FSB | Federal | &nbsp;&nbsp; This is a federal savings bank chartered by the Office of <br> Thrift Supervision in the United States Department of <br> Treasury to exercise deposit, lending, agency, custody <br> and fiduciary powers and to engage in activities <br> permissible for federal savings banks under the Home <br> Owners' Loan Act of 1933.<br>|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Nationwide Financial Services Capital Trust | Delaware | &nbsp;&nbsp; The trust's sole purpose is to issue and sell certain <br> securities representing individual beneficial interests in <br> the assets of the trust<br>|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 525 Cleveland Avenue, LLC | Ohio | &nbsp;&nbsp; This is a limited liability company organized under the <br> laws of the State of Ohio. The company was formed to <br> provide remedial real property cleanup prior to sale.<br>|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Nationwide Life Insurance Company <sup>2</sup> <br>| Ohio | &nbsp;&nbsp; The corporation provides individual life insurance, group <br> and health insurance, fixed and variable annuity products <br> and other life insurance products.<br>|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Jefferson National Life Insurance Company<sup>2,3</sup> <br>| Texas | The company provides life, health and annuity products. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Jefferson National Life Annuity Account C<sup>2,3</sup> <br>|  | A separate account issuing variable annuity products. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Jefferson National Life Annuity Account E<sup>2,3</sup> <br>|  | A separate account issuing variable annuity products. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Jefferson National Life Annuity Account F<sup>2,3</sup> <br>|  | A separate account issuing variable annuity products. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Jefferson National Life Annuity Account G<sup>2,3</sup> <br>|  | A separate account issuing variable annuity products. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Nationwide Jefferson National VA Separate <br> Account 1<sup>2,3</sup> <br>| New York | A separate account issuing variable annuity products. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; MFS Variable Account<sup>2,3</sup> <br>| Ohio | A separate account issuing variable annuity contracts. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Nationwide Multi-Flex Variable Account<sup>2,3</sup> <br>| Ohio | A separate account issuing variable annuity contracts. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Nationwide Variable Account<sup>2,3</sup> <br>| Ohio | A separate account issuing variable annuity contracts. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Nationwide Variable Account-II<sup>2,3</sup> <br>| Ohio | A separate account issuing variable annuity contracts. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Nationwide Variable Account-3<sup>2,3</sup> <br>| Ohio | A separate account issuing variable annuity contracts. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Nationwide Variable Account-4<sup>2,3</sup> <br>| Ohio | A separate account issuing variable annuity contracts. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Nationwide Variable Account-5<sup>2,3</sup> <br>| Ohio | A separate account issuing variable annuity contracts. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Nationwide Variable Account-6<sup>2,3</sup> <br>| Ohio | A separate account issuing variable annuity contracts. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Nationwide Variable Account-7<sup>2,3</sup> <br>| Ohio | A separate account issuing variable annuity contracts. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Nationwide Variable Account-8<sup>2,3</sup> <br>| Ohio | A separate account issuing variable annuity contracts. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Nationwide Variable Account-9<sup>2,3</sup> <br>| Ohio | A separate account issuing variable annuity contracts. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Nationwide Variable Account-10<sup>2,3</sup> <br>| Ohio | A separate account issuing variable annuity contracts. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Nationwide Variable Account-11<sup>2,3</sup> <br>| Ohio | A separate account issuing variable annuity contracts. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Nationwide Variable Account-12<sup>2,3</sup> <br>| Ohio | A separate account issuing variable annuity contracts. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Nationwide Variable Account-13<sup>2,3</sup> <br>| Ohio | A separate account issuing variable annuity contracts. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Nationwide Variable Account-14<sup>2,3</sup> <br>| Ohio | A separate account issuing variable annuity contracts. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Nationwide Variable Account-15<sup>2,3</sup> <br>| Ohio | A separate account issuing variable annuity contracts. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Nationwide Provident VA Separate Account 1<sup>2,3</sup> <br>| Pennsylvania | A separate account issuing variable annuity contracts. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Nationwide VLI Separate Account<sup>2,3</sup> <br>| Ohio | &nbsp;&nbsp; A separate account issuing variable life insurance <br> policies.<br>|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Nationwide VLI Separate Account-2<sup>2,3</sup> <br>| Ohio | &nbsp;&nbsp; A separate account issuing variable life insurance <br> policies.<br>|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Nationwide VLI Separate Account-3<sup>2,3</sup> <br>| Ohio | &nbsp;&nbsp; A separate account issuing variable life insurance <br> policies.<br>|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Nationwide VLI Separate Account-4<sup>2,3</sup> <br>| Ohio | &nbsp;&nbsp; A separate account issuing variable life insurance <br> policies.<br>|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Nationwide VLI Separate Account-5<sup>2,3</sup> <br>| Ohio | &nbsp;&nbsp; A separate account issuing variable life insurance <br> policies.<br>|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Nationwide VLI Separate Account-6<sup>2,3</sup> <br>| Ohio | &nbsp;&nbsp; A separate account issuing variable life insurance <br> policies.<br>|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Nationwide VLI Separate Account-7<sup>2,3</sup> <br>| Ohio | &nbsp;&nbsp; A separate account issuing variable life insurance <br> policies.<br>|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Nationwide Provident VLI Separate Account 1<sup>2,3</sup> <br>| Pennsylvania | &nbsp;&nbsp; A separate account issuing variable life insurance <br> policies.<br>|

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Company** | &nbsp;&nbsp; **Jurisdiction**<br> **of Domicile**<br>| **Brief Description of Business** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Nationwide Investment Services Corporation<sup>3</sup> <br>| Oklahoma | &nbsp;&nbsp; This is a limited purpose broker-dealer and distributor of <br> variable annuities and variable life products for <br> Nationwide Life Insurance Company and Nationwide Life <br> and Annuity Insurance Company. The company also <br> provides educational services to retirement plan <br> sponsors and its participants. <br>|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Nationwide Financial Assignment Company<sup>3</sup> <br>| Ohio | &nbsp;&nbsp; The company is an administrator of structured <br> settlements.<br>|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Nationwide Investment Advisors, LLC<sup>3</sup> <br>| Ohio | The company provides investment advisory services. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Eagle Captive Reinsurance, LLC<sup>3</sup> <br>| Ohio | The company is engaged in the business of insurance |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Nationwide Life and Annuity Insurance <br> Company<sup>2,3</sup> <br>| Ohio | &nbsp;&nbsp; The company engages in underwriting life insurance and <br> granting, purchasing and disposing of annuities.<br>|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Nationwide VA Separate Account-A<sup>2,3</sup> <br>| Ohio | A separate account issuing variable annuity contracts. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Nationwide VA Separate Account-B<sup>2,3</sup> <br>| Ohio | A separate account issuing variable annuity contracts. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Nationwide VA Separate Account-C<sup>2,3</sup> <br>| Ohio | A separate account issuing variable annuity contracts. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Nationwide VA Separate Account-D<sup>2,3</sup> <br>| Ohio | A separate account issuing variable annuity contracts. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Nationwide Provident VA Separate Account <br> A<sup>2,3</sup> <br>| Delaware | A separate account issuing variable annuity contracts. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Nationwide VL Separate Account-C<sup>2,3</sup> <br>| Ohio | &nbsp;&nbsp; A separate account issuing variable life insurance <br> policies.<br>|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Nationwide VL Separate Account-D<sup>2,3</sup> <br>| Ohio | &nbsp;&nbsp; A separate account issuing variable life insurance <br> policies.<br>|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Nationwide VL Separate Account-G<sup>2,3</sup> <br>| Ohio | &nbsp;&nbsp; A separate account issuing variable life insurance <br> policies.<br>|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Nationwide Provident VLI Separate <br> Account A<sup>2,3</sup> <br>| Delaware | &nbsp;&nbsp; A separate account issuing variable life insurance <br> policies.<br>|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Olentangy Reinsurance, LLC<sup>3</sup> <br>| Vermont | The company is a captive life reinsurance company. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Nationwide SBL, LLC | Ohio | &nbsp;&nbsp; The company is a lender offering securities-back lines of <br> credit.<br>|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Nationwide Life and Benefits Insurance <br> Company (formerly, Direct General Life <br> Insurance Company)<br>| South Carolina | &nbsp;&nbsp; The company is a South Carolina stock life insurance <br> company that previously offered a life product only, but is <br> filing stop loss products in majority of states and a fully <br> insured small group health product in a limited number of <br> states.<br>|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; NSM Sales Corporation | Nevada | &nbsp;&nbsp; The company is a sales and distribution organization for <br> group health product and ancillary third-party products.<br>|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The Association Benefits Solution, LLC | Delaware | &nbsp;&nbsp; The company is a program manager for self-funded <br> group health program where it coordinates and manages <br> offerings to employers looking for an "off the shelf" <br> solution to self-fund employee health plans.<br>|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Registered Investment Advisors Services, Inc. | Texas | &nbsp;&nbsp; The company is a technology company that facilitates <br> third-party money management services for registered <br> investment advisors.<br>|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Nationwide Fund Advisors<sup>4</sup> <br>| Delaware | The trust acts as a registered investment advisor. |

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<sup>1</sup>

This subsidiary/entity is controlled by its immediate parent through contractual association.

<sup>2</sup>

This subsidiary/entity files separate financial statements.

<sup>3</sup>

Information for this subsidiary/entity is included in the consolidated financial statements of its immediate parent.

<sup>4</sup>

This subsidiary/entity is a business trust.

**Item 30. Indemnification**

Provision is made in Nationwide's Amended and Restated Code of Regulations and expressly authorized by the General Corporation Law of the State of Ohio, for indemnification by Nationwide of any person who was or is a party or is threatened to be made a party to any threatened, pending or completed action, suit or proceeding, whether civil, criminal, administrative or investigative by reason of the fact that such person is or was a director, officer or employee of Nationwide, against expenses, including attorneys fees, judgments, fines and amounts paid in settlement actually and reasonably incurred by such person in connection with such action, suit or proceeding, to the extent and under the circumstances permitted by the General Corporation Law of the State of Ohio.

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Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act of 1933 ("Act") may be permitted to directors, officers or persons controlling Nationwide pursuant to the foregoing provisions, Nationwide has been informed that in the opinion of the Securities and Exchange Commission such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Act and is, therefore, unenforceable. In the event that a claim for indemnification against such liabilities (other than the payment by the registrant of expenses incurred or paid by a director, officer or controlling person of the registrant in the successful defense of any action, suit or proceeding) is asserted by such director, officer or controlling person in connection with the securities being registered, the registrant will, unless in the opinion of its counsel the matter has been settled by controlling precedent, submit to a court of appropriate jurisdiction the question whether such indemnification by it is against public policy as expressed in the Act and will be governed by the final adjudication of such issue.

**Item 31. Principal Underwriter**

**Nationwide Investment Services Corporation ("NISC")**

a)

NISC serves as principal underwriter and general distributor for the following separate investment accounts of Nationwide or its affiliates:

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| Jefferson National Life Annuity Account C | Nationwide Variable Account-14 |
| Jefferson National Life Annuity Account E | Nationwide Variable Account-15 |
| Jefferson National Life Annuity Account F | Nationwide VA Separate Account-A |
| Jefferson National Life Annuity Account G | Nationwide VA Separate Account-B |
| Nationwide Jefferson National VA Separate Account 1 | Nationwide VA Separate Account-C |
| MFS Variable Account | Nationwide VA Separate Account-D |
| Nationwide Multi-Flex Variable Account | Nationwide VLI Separate Account |
| Nationwide Variable Account | Nationwide VLI Separate Account-2 |
| Nationwide Variable Account-II | Nationwide VLI Separate Account-3 |
| Nationwide Variable Account-3 | Nationwide VLI Separate Account-4 |
| Nationwide Variable Account-4 | Nationwide VLI Separate Account-5 |
| Nationwide Variable Account-5 | Nationwide VLI Separate Account-6 |
| Nationwide Variable Account-6 | Nationwide VLI Separate Account-7 |
| Nationwide Variable Account-7 | Nationwide VL Separate Account-C |
| Nationwide Variable Account-8 | Nationwide VL Separate Account-D |
| Nationwide Variable Account-9 | Nationwide VL Separate Account-G |
| Nationwide Variable Account-10 | Nationwide Provident VA Separate Account 1 |
| Nationwide Variable Account-11 | Nationwide Provident VA Separate Account A |
| Nationwide Variable Account-12 | Nationwide Provident VLI Separate Account 1 |
| Nationwide Variable Account-13 | Nationwide Provident VLI Separate Account A |

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b)

Directors and Officers of NISC:

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| President and Director | Perez, J.J. |
| Senior Vice President and Secretary | Skingle, Denise L. |
| Vice President and Assistant Secretary | Garman, David A.  |
| Vice President and Assistant Secretary | Wolf, Bonnie L. |
| Vice President-Chief Tax Officer | Scheiderer, Kevin P. |
| Vice President-CFO IPS - Individual Life | Wild, Keith D. |
| Chief Compliance Officer and AML Officer | Deleget, J. Brian |
| Associate Vice President and Assistant Treasurer | Hacker, Hope C.  |
| Associate Vice President and Assistant Treasurer | Radabaugh, Nathan |
| Associate Vice President and Treasurer | Roswell, Ewan T. |
| Associate Vice President and Assistant Treasurer | Walker, Tonya G. |
| Assistant Secretary | Bowman, Heidi K. |
| Assistant Secretary | Dokko, David H. |
| Director | Jestice, Kevin T. |
| Director | Kotecha, Kush V. |

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The business address of the Directors and Officers of NISC is: <br>One Nationwide Plaza, Columbus, Ohio 43215.

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c)

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Name of Principal Underwriter** | **Net Underwriting**<br> **Discounts**<br>| **Compensation on**<br> **Redemption**<br>| **Brokerage**<br> **Commissions**<br>| **Other**<br> **Compensation**<br>|
| Nationwide Investment Services Corporation | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |

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**Item 31A. Information about Contracts with Index-Linked Options and Fixed Options Subject to a Contract Adjustment**

Not Applicable

**Item 32. Location of Accounts and Records**

Steven A. Ginnan <br>Nationwide Life Insurance Company <br>One Nationwide Plaza <br>Columbus, OH 43215

**Item 33. Management Services**

Not Applicable

**Item 34. Fee Representation and Undertakings**

Nationwide Life Insurance Company represents that the fees and charges deducted under the contract in the aggregate are reasonable in relation to the services rendered, the expenses expected to be incurred and risks assumed by Nationwide Life Insurance Company.

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**SIGNATURES**

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Registrant certifies that it meets the requirements of Rule 485(b) under the Securities Act of 1933 for effectiveness of the Registration Statement and has duly caused this registration statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, duly authorized, in the City of Columbus, and State of Ohio, on April 27, 2026.

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|:---|
| **Nationwide Variable Account-12** |
| (Registered Separate Account) |
| By: /s/ Craig A. Hawley\* |
| Craig A. Hawley<br> President and Chief Operating Officer<br>|
| **Nationwide Life Insurance Company** |
| (Insurance Company) |
| By: /s/ Craig A. Hawley\* |
| Craig A. Hawley<br> President and Chief Operating Officer<br>|

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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this registration statement has been signed by the following persons in the capacities indicated, on April 27, 2026.

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|:---|:---|
| /s/ CRAIG A. HAWLEY\* |  |
| Craig A. Hawley, President and Chief Operating Officer <br> and Director (Principal Executive Officer)<br>|  |
| /s/ KUSH V. KOTECHA\* |  |
| Kush V. Kotecha, Senior Vice President-Nationwide <br> Annuity and Director<br>|  |
| /s/ HOLLY R. SNYDER\* |  |
| Holly R. Snyder, Senior Vice President-Nationwide Life <br> and Director<br>|  |
| /s/ TIMOTHY G. FROMMEYER\* |  |
| Timothy G. Frommeyer, Executive Vice President and <br> Director<br>|  |
| /s/ STEVEN A. GINNAN\* |  |
| Steven A. Ginnan, Senior Vice President-Chief Financial <br> Officer – Financial Services and Director<br> (Chief Financial Officer)<br>|  |
| /s/ KIRT A. WALKER\* |  |
| Kirt A. Walker, Director |  |
| /s/ JAMES D. BENSON\* |  |
| James D. Benson, Senior Vice President-Corporate <br> Controller and Chief Accounting Officer<br> (Principal Accounting Officer)<br>|  |
|  | \*By: /s/ Jamie M. Ruff |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Jamie M. Ruff<br> Attorney-in-Fact<br> Pursuant to Power of Attorney<br>|

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## Ex-99.(L)

**Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm**

We consent to the use of our report dated April 1, 2026, with respect to the financial statements of the subaccounts that comprise Nationwide Variable Account-12, and the related notes (collectively, the financial statements), incorporated herein by reference, and to the reference to our firm under the heading "Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm" in the Statement of Additional Information (File No. 333-108894).

/s/ KPMG LLP

Columbus, Ohio <br>April 23, 2026

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**Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm**

We consent to the use of our report dated March 23, 2026, with respect to the statutory financial statements and financial statement schedules of Nationwide Life Insurance Company, incorporated herein by reference, and to the reference to our firm under the heading "Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm" in the Statement of Additional Information (File No. 333-108894).

/s/ KPMG LLP

Columbus, Ohio <br>April 23, 2026

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## Ex-99.(P)

**POWER OF ATTORNEY**

Each of the undersigned as directors and/or officers of NATIONWIDE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY and NATIONWIDE LIFE AND ANNUITY INSURANCE COMPANY, both Ohio corporations, which have filed or will file with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission under the provisions of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended; the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended; and, if applicable, the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, various registration statements and amendments thereto for the registration of current, as well as any future, separate accounts established by said corporations for the purpose of registering under said Act(s) immediate or deferred variable annuity contracts, fixed interest rate options subject to a market value adjustment, group flexible fund retirement annuity contracts and variable life insurance policies in connection with the separate accounts and contracts listed below:

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|:---|:---|
| **Variable Annuities and Variable Life Insurance Policies** | **Variable Annuities and Variable Life Insurance Policies** |
| **Separate Account (1940 Act File No.)** | **1933 Act File No(s). / Contract Name(s)** |
| MFS Variable Account (811-02662) | 002-73432 |
| Nationwide Jefferson National VA Separate Account 1 <br> (811-22994)<br>| 333-288440 |
| Nationwide Multi-Flex Variable Account (811-03338) | 033-23905, 002-75174 |
| Nationwide Variable Account (811-02716) | 002-58043, 333-80481, 333-176908 |
| Nationwide Variable Account-II (811-03330) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 002-75059, 033-67636, 033-60063, 333-103093, 333-103094, <br> 333-103095, 333-104513, 333-104511, 333-104512, <br> 333-104510, 333-151990, 333-105992, 333-147273, <br> 333-147198, 333-160635, 333-164886, 333-168818, <br> 333-177934, 333-177581, 333-177582, 333-177316, <br> 333-177319, 333-177439, 3333-177441, 333-177729, <br> 333-177731, 333-173349, 333-177938, 333-182494, <br> 333-235382, 333-235383, 333-258296<br>|
| Nationwide Variable Account-3 (811-05405) | 033-18422 |
| Nationwide Variable Account-4 (811-05701) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 333-62692, 333-135650, 333-140812, 333-201820, 333-240010, <br> 333-240009<br>|
| Nationwide Variable Account-5 (811-08142) | 033-71440, 333-267078, 333-272927 |
| Nationwide Variable Account-6 (811-08684) | 033-82370, 333-21909 |
| Nationwide Variable Account-7 (811-08666) | 033-82190, 033-82174, 033-89560 |
| Nationwide Variable Account-8 (811-07357) | 033-62637, 033-62659 |
| Nationwide Variable Account-9 (811-08241) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 333-28995, 333-52579, 333-56073, 333-53023, 333-79327, <br> 333-69014, 333-75360<br>|
| Nationwide Variable Account-10 (811-09407) | 333-81701 |
| Nationwide Variable Account-11 (811-10591) | 333-74904, 333-74908 |
| Nationwide Variable Account-12 (811-21099) | 333-88612, 333-108894, 333-178057, 333-178059 |
| Nationwide Variable Account-13 (811-21139) | 333-91890 |
| Nationwide Variable Account-14 (811-21205) | 333-104339 |
| Nationwide Variable Account-15 (811-23386) | 333-227783, 333-227780 |
| Nationwide VA Separate Account-A (811-05606) | 033-22940 |
| Nationwide VA Separate Account-B (811-06399) | 033-86408 |
| Nationwide VA Separate Account-C (811-07908) | 033-66496 |
| Nationwide VA Separate Account-D (811-10139) | 333-45976 |
| Nationwide VLI Separate Account (811-04399) | 033-35698 |
| Nationwide VLI Separate Account-2 (811-05311) | 033-16999, 033-62795, 033-35783, 033-63179 |
| Nationwide VLI Separate Account-3 (811-06140) | 033-44296 |
| Nationwide VLI Separate Account-4 (811-08301) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 333-31725, 333-43671, 333-94037, 333-52615, 333-69160, <br> 333-83010, 333-137202, 333-169879, 333-229640 <br>|
| Nationwide VLI Separate Account-5 (811-10143) | 333-46338, 333-46412, 333-66572, 333-121881 |
| Nationwide VLI Separate Account-6 (811-21398) | 333-106908 |
| Nationwide VLI Separate Account-7 (811-21610) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 333-117998, 333-121879, 333-146649, 333-149295, <br> 333-156020, 333-258039, 333-258035, 333-294550<br>|

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|:---|:---|
| **Variable Annuities and Variable Life Insurance Policies** | **Variable Annuities and Variable Life Insurance Policies** |
| **Separate Account (1940 Act File No.)** | **1933 Act File No(s). / Contract Name(s)** |
| Nationwide VL Separate Account-C (811-08351) | 333-43639 |
| Nationwide VL Separate Account-D (811-08891) | 333-59517 |
| Nationwide VL Separate Account-G (811-21697) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 333-121878, 333-140608, 333-146073, 333-146650, <br> 333-149213, 333-155153, 333-215169, 333-215173, <br> 333-223705, 333-253123, 333-272262, 333-280429<br>|
| Nationwide Provident VA Separate Account 1 (811-07708) | 333-164127, 333-164126 |
| Nationwide Provident VLI Separate Account 1 (811-04460) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 333-164180, 333-164117, 333-164178, 333-164179, <br> 333-164119, 333-164120, 333-164115, 333-164118, <br> 333-164116<br>|
| Nationwide Provident VA Separate Account A (811-06484) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 333-164131, 333-164130, 333-164132, 333-164129, <br> 333-164128<br>|
| Nationwide Provident VLI Separate Account A (811-08722) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 333-164188, 333-164123, 333-164185, 333-164122, <br> 333-164121<br>|

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|:---|:---|
| **General Account Products** | **General Account Products** |
| **Insurance Company** | **1933 Act File No(s). / Contract Name(s)**  |
| Nationwide Life Insurance Company | 333-271188, 333-289518, 333-289519, 333-289520 |

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hereby constitute and appoint Craig A. Hawley, Steven A. Ginnan, Kush V. Kotecha, Holly R. Snyder, Michael Stobart, Paige L. Ryan, Shawn M. Parry, Jamie M. Ruff, Stephen M. Jackson, and Benjamin W. Mischnick and each of them with power to act without the others, as his/her attorney, with full power of substitution for and in his/her name, place and stead, in any and all capacities, to approve, and sign such Registration Statements, and any and all amendments thereto, with power to affix the corporate seal of said corporation thereto and to attest said seal and to file the same, with all exhibits thereto and other documents in connection therewith, with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, hereby granting unto said attorneys, and each of them, full power and authority to do and perform all and every act and thing requisite to all intents and purposes as he/she might or could do in person, hereby ratifying and confirming that which said attorneys, or any of them, may lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof. This instrument may be executed in one or more counterparts.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned have herewith set their names as of this 3<sup>rd</sup> day of April, 2026.

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|:---|:---|
| /s/ Craig A. Hawley | /s/ Timothy G. Frommeyer |
| CRAIG A. HAWLEY, Director and Officer | TIMOTHY G. FROMMEYER, Director and Officer |
| /s/ Steven A. Ginnan | /s/ Kush V. Kotecha |
| STEVEN A. GINNAN, Director and Officer | KUSH V. KOTECHA, Director and Officer |
| /s/ Holly R. Snyder | /s/ Kirt A. Walker |
| HOLLY R. SNYDER, Director and Officer | KIRT A. WALKER, Director |
| /s/ James D. Benson |  |
| JAMES D. BENSON, Officer |  |

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