Duke offers two types of retirement plans. Eligibility for participation is determined by whether you are paid biweekly or monthly. Both plans provide a comparable retirement income.
How to Enroll in Your Duke 403(b) Retirement Plan
Your 403(b) plan enables you to make voluntary contributions to your retirement on a pre-tax basis, Roth after-tax basis, or a combination of both. Enrolling is an easy two-step process.
Before you decide to enroll in the plan, you only need to make a few key decisions.
403(b) Enrollment
Enroll or make changes to your Duke 403(b) retirement plan through Duke@Work.
Choosing How Much to Contribute
You make your voluntary contributions as a payroll deduction. You can change the amount once per pay period.
- You may start contributing as low as 1% of gross salary per pay period up to 80% of gross salary per pay period.
- The IRS limits how much you can contribute to a 403(b) plan. The IRS limits for 2024 are as follows:
| 403(b) Elective Salary Deferral Limit | $23,000 | This is the basic retirement plan deferral limit for each employee. |
|---|---|---|
| Additional Age 50 Catch-Up Limit | $7,500 | Employees age 50 and over can contribute this amount to a retirement plan in addition to the 403(b) Elective Salary Deferral Limit. |
| Additional 403(b) Lifetime Catch-Up Limit | $3,000 | This special retirement plan catch-up is for certain employees who have at least 15 years of service at Duke and have contributed an average of less than $5,000 per years of service at Duke. Contact the HRIC at (919) 684-5600 to determine if you qualify. |
- The limit reflects your total 403(b) contributions, whether pre-tax, Roth after-tax or a combination.
- If you would like to contribute your maximum IRS limit on a pre-tax basis, you may enroll in the automated maximum program. This program will calculate your maximum contribution for the year and at the beginning of each year will adjust your deduction amount to reach that maximum limit.
Choosing Which Funds to Invest In
It is up to you to determine the right mix of investments that meets your needs. Duke offers a tiered approach to investing, based on how hands-on you want to be with your investments. Duke monitors funds in Tier 1 and Tier 2. Funds in Tier 3 are available for employees to invest in through a self-directed brokerage account, but are not monitored by Duke. Please review the Investment Performance and Fee Disclosure Summary information before making your investment selections.
TWO STEP PROCESS FOR ENROLLMENT
Once you know how much and where you plan to contribute, it is a simple two-step process to enroll.
- Set up your payroll deduction as either pre-tax, Roth after-tax, or a combination of both.
- You can do this online through the Duke@Work self-service website.
- Select your investment options and designate your beneficiary(ies) at Fidelity.com/duke or (800) 343-0860.
- Review the Investment Performance and Fee Disclosure Summary information before making your investment selections.
How to Enroll in the Employees' Retirement Plan (ERP)
Eligible biweekly paid employees do not need to enroll in the Employees' Retirement Plan (ERP). Participation begins automatically after certain conditions are met. Click here for more information.