Ongoing Fees and Expenses (annual charges)	Minimum and Maximum Annual Fee Table. The table below describes the fees and expenses that you may pay each year, depending on the options you choose. Please refer to your contract specifications page for information about the specific fees you will pay each year based on the options you have elected.			•Fee Tables •Examples •Charges and Other Deductions
	Annual Fee	Minimum	Maximum
	Base Contract	0.25%1	0.25%1
	Base Contract – Guaranteed Withdrawal Benefit	0.90%2	2.00%2
	Investment options (fund fees and expenses)	0.60%1	0.77%1
	1 As a percentage of average Account Value in the Subaccounts.
	2As a percentage of the Income Base.
	Lowest and Highest Annual Cost Table. Because your Contract is customizable, the choices you make affect how much you will pay. To help you understand the cost of owning your Contract, the following table shows the lowest and highest cost you could pay each year, based on current charges. This estimate assumes that you do not take withdrawals from the Contract.

	Lowest Annual Cost: $1,049	Highest Annual Cost: $3,310
	Assumes:	Assumes:
	•Investment of $100,000 •5% annual appreciation •Least expensive fund fees and expenses •No additional Purchase Payments, transfers, or withdrawals	•Investment of $100,000 •5% annual appreciation •Most expensive fund fees and expenses •No additional Purchase Payments, transfers, or withdrawals

Charges for Early Withdrawals [Text Block]

Charges for Early

Withdrawals

There are no surrender charges associated with this Contract.

•N/A

Transaction Charges [Text Block]

Transaction

Charges

There are no sales charges associated with this Contract.

•N/A

Ongoing Fees and Expenses [Table Text Block]

Ongoing Fees and Expenses (annual charges)	Minimum and Maximum Annual Fee Table. The table below describes the fees and expenses that you may pay each year, depending on the options you choose. Please refer to your contract specifications page for information about the specific fees you will pay each year based on the options you have elected.			•Fee Tables •Examples •Charges and Other Deductions
	Annual Fee	Minimum	Maximum
	Base Contract	0.25%1	0.25%1
	Base Contract – Guaranteed Withdrawal Benefit	0.90%2	2.00%2
	Investment options (fund fees and expenses)	0.60%1	0.77%1
	1 As a percentage of average Account Value in the Subaccounts.
	2As a percentage of the Income Base.
	Lowest and Highest Annual Cost Table. Because your Contract is customizable, the choices you make affect how much you will pay. To help you understand the cost of owning your Contract, the following table shows the lowest and highest cost you could pay each year, based on current charges. This estimate assumes that you do not take withdrawals from the Contract.

	Lowest Annual Cost: $1,049	Highest Annual Cost: $3,310
	Assumes:	Assumes:
	•Investment of $100,000 •5% annual appreciation •Least expensive fund fees and expenses •No additional Purchase Payments, transfers, or withdrawals	•Investment of $100,000 •5% annual appreciation •Most expensive fund fees and expenses •No additional Purchase Payments, transfers, or withdrawals

Base Contract (of Average Annual Net Assets) (N-4) Minimum [Percent]

0.25%

Base Contract (of Average Annual Net Assets) (N-4) Maximum [Percent]

0.25%

Base Contract (N-4) Footnotes [Text Block]

As a percentage of average Account Value in the Subaccounts.

Investment Options (of Average Annual Net Assets) Minimum [Percent]

0.60%

Investment Options (of Average Annual Net Assets) Maximum [Percent]

0.77%

Investment Options Footnotes [Text Block]

As a percentage of average Account Value in the Subaccounts.

Lowest and Highest Annual Cost [Table Text Block]

	Lowest Annual Cost: $1,049	Highest Annual Cost: $3,310
	Assumes:	Assumes:
	•Investment of $100,000 •5% annual appreciation •Least expensive fund fees and expenses •No additional Purchase Payments, transfers, or withdrawals	•Investment of $100,000 •5% annual appreciation •Most expensive fund fees and expenses •No additional Purchase Payments, transfers, or withdrawals

Lowest Annual Cost [Dollars]

$ 1,049

Highest Annual Cost [Dollars]

$ 3,310

Risks [Table Text Block]

	RISKS	Location in Prospectus
Risk of Loss	•You can lose money by investing in this Contract, including loss of principal.	•Principal Risks •Investments of the Variable Annuity Account
Not a Short-Term Investment	•This Contract is not designed for short-term investing and is not appropriate for the investor who needs ready access to cash. •The benefits of tax deferral, long-term income, and living benefit protections mean the Contract is more beneficial to investors with a long-term investment horizon. •Withdrawals may be subject to ordinary income tax and/or tax penalties.	•Principal Risks •Surrender and Withdrawals •Fee Tables

Risks Associated with Investment Options	•An investment in this Contract is subject to the risk of poor investment performance of the investment options you choose. Performance can vary depending on the performance of the investment options available under the Contract. •Each investment option has its own unique risks. •You should review the investment options before making an investment decision.			•Principal Risks •Investments of the Variable Annuity Account
Insurance Company Risks	•An investment in the Contract is subject to the risks related to Lincoln Life. Any obligations, guarantees, or benefits of the Contract are subject to our claims-paying ability. If we experience financial distress, we may not be able to meet our obligations to you. More information about Lincoln Life, including our financial strength ratings, is available upon request by calling 1-800-454-6265 or visiting www.LincolnFinancial.com.			•Principal Risks

Investment Restrictions [Text Block]

•We reserve the right to remove or substitute any funds as investment options that are available under the Contract.•You may be limited in the number of transfers between investment options per Contract Year.

Tax Implications [Text Block]

•Consult with a tax professional to determine the tax implications of an investment in and payments received under this Contract.•If you purchase the Contract through a tax-qualified plan or IRA, you do not get any additional tax benefit under the Contract.•Depending on the source of your Purchase Payments, earnings on your Contract are taxed at ordinary income tax rates when you withdraw them, and you may have to pay a penalty if you take a withdrawal before age 59½.

Investment Professional Compensation [Text Block]

•Financial professionals may receive compensation for selling this Contract, in the form of commissions, additional cash benefits (e.g., bonuses), and non-cash compensation. We may share the revenue we earn on this Contract with investment firms.•This potential conflict of interest may influence a financial professional to recommend this Contract over another investment for which the investment professional is not compensated or compensated less.

Exchanges [Text Block]

You should only exchange your Contract if you determine, after comparing the features, fees, and risks of both Contracts, that it is better for you to purchase the new Contract rather than continue to own your existing contract.

Item 4. Fee Table [Text Block]

Fee TablesThe following tables describe the fees and expenses that you will pay when buying, owning, and surrendering or making withdrawals from the Contract. Please refer to your Contract Specifications page for information about the specific fees you will pay each year based on the options you have elected.The first table describes the fees and expenses that you will pay at the time that you buy the Contract, surrender or make withdrawals from the Contract.

TRANSACTION EXPENSES

There are no sales charges, deferred sales charges, or surrender charges associated with this Contract.

The next table describes the fees and expenses that you will pay each year during the time that you own the Contract (not including fund fees and expenses).

ANNUAL CONTRACT EXPENSES

Base Contract Expense (as a percentage of average Account Value in the Subaccount):
Base Contract Expense		0.25%

Guaranteed Withdrawal Benefit1
Guaranteed Maximum Annual Charge		2.00%
Current Annual Charge		0.90%

(1)As percentage of the Income Base (initial Purchase Payment), as increased for subsequent Purchase Payments, Automatic Annual Step-ups and decreased upon an Excess Withdrawal. The current monthly charge is 0.075%, not to exceed the guaranteed maximum monthly percentage charge of 0.17%. This charge is deducted from the Participant Account Value on a monthly basis. The next item shows the minimum and maximum total annual operating expenses charged by the funds that you may pay periodically during the time that you own the Contract. A complete list of funds available under the Contract, including their annual expenses, may be found in an appendix to this prospectus. See Appendix A: Funds Available Under the Contract.

Annual Fund Expenses	Minimum	Maximum
Expenses that are deducted from the fund assets, including management fees, distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees, and other expenses before reimbursements.	0.60 %	0.77 %
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses (after contractual waivers/ reimbursements*)1	0.60 %	0.75 %

1Any expense waivers or reimbursements will remain in effect until at least April 30, 2025, and can only be terminated early with approval by the fund’s board of directors.

Transaction Expenses [Table Text Block]

TRANSACTION EXPENSES

There are no sales charges, deferred sales charges, or surrender charges associated with this Contract.

Sales Load (of Purchase Payments), Maximum [Percent]

0.00%

Deferred Sales Load (of Purchase Payments), Maximum [Percent]

0.00%

Base Contract Expense (of Average Account Value), Maximum [Percent]

0.25%

Annual Portfolio Company Expenses [Table Text Block]

The next item shows the minimum and maximum total annual operating expenses charged by the funds that you may pay periodically during the time that you own the Contract. A complete list of funds available under the Contract, including their annual expenses, may be found in an appendix to this prospectus. See Appendix A: Funds Available Under the Contract.

Annual Fund Expenses	Minimum	Maximum
Expenses that are deducted from the fund assets, including management fees, distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees, and other expenses before reimbursements.	0.60 %	0.77 %
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses (after contractual waivers/ reimbursements*)1	0.60 %	0.75 %

1Any expense waivers or reimbursements will remain in effect until at least April 30, 2025, and can only be terminated early with approval by the fund’s board of directors.

Portfolio Company Expenses [Text Block]

Expenses that are deducted from the fund assets, including management fees, distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees, and other expenses before reimbursements.

Portfolio Company Expenses Minimum [Percent]

0.60%

Portfolio Company Expenses Maximum [Percent]

0.77%

Portfolio Company Expenses, Footnotes [Text Block]

Any expense waivers or reimbursements will remain in effect until at least April 30, 2025, and can only be terminated early with approval by the fund’s board of directors.

Surrender Example [Table Text Block]

1 year	3 years	5 years	10 years
$3,031	$9,270	$15,754	$33,100

Surrender Expense, 1 Year, Maximum [Dollars]

$ 3,031

Surrender Expense, 3 Years, Maximum [Dollars]

9,270

Surrender Expense, 5 Years, Maximum [Dollars]

15,754

Surrender Expense, 10 Years, Maximum [Dollars]

33,100

Annuitized Expense, 1 Year, Maximum [Dollars]

3,031

Annuitized Expense, 3 Years, Maximum [Dollars]

9,270

Annuitized Expense, 5 Years, Maximum [Dollars]

15,754

Annuitized Expense, 10 Years, Maximum [Dollars]

33,100

No Surrender Expense, 1 Year, Maximum [Dollars]

3,031

No Surrender Expense, 3 Years, Maximum [Dollars]

9,270

No Surrender Expense, 5 Years, Maximum [Dollars]

15,754

No Surrender Expense, 10 Years, Maximum [Dollars]

$ 33,100

Item 5. Principal Risks [Table Text Block]

Principal RisksThe principal risks of investing in the Contract include:Risk of Loss. You can lose money by investing in this Contract, including loss of principal. Neither the U.S. Government nor any federal agency insures or guarantees your investment in the Contract.Short-Term Investment Risk. This Contract is not designed for short-term investing and is not appropriate for an investor who needs ready access to cash. The benefits of tax deferral and long-term income also mean that the Contract is more beneficial to investors with a long-term horizon.Variable Option Risk. You take all the investment risk on the Contract Value and the retirement income for amounts placed into one or more of the Subaccounts, which invest in corresponding underlying funds. If the Subaccounts you select make money, your Contract Value goes up; if they lose money, your Contract Value goes down. How much it goes up or down depends on the performance of the Subaccounts you select. Each underlying fund is subject to its own investment risks. When you invest in a Subaccount, you are exposed to the investment risks of the underlying fund. Managed Volatility Fund Risk. Certain underlying funds may employ risk management strategies to provide for downside protection during sharp downward movements in equity markets. These funds usually, but not always, have “Managed Risk” or “Managed Volatility” in the name of the fund. These strategies could limit the upside participation of the fund in rising equity markets relative to other funds. Risk management strategies, in periods of high market volatility, could limit your participation in market gains. This may conflict with your investment objectives by limiting your ability to maximize potential growth of your Contract Value and the value of your guaranteed benefits. For more information on these funds and their risk management strategies, please see the funds’ prospectuses. Withdrawal Risk (Illiquidity Risk). You should carefully consider the risks associated with taking a withdrawal or surrender under the Contract. The proceeds of your withdrawal or surrender may be subject to ordinary income taxes, including a tax penalty if you are younger than age 59½. You should also consider the impact that a withdrawal may have on the standard and optional benefits under your Contract. Transfer Risk. Your ability to transfer between investment options may be restricted under the Contract. If permitted by your Contract, we may discontinue accepting transfers into the fixed side of the contract at any time. Fee and Expense Risk. You are subject to the risk that we may increase certain contract fees and charges, and that underlying fund expenses may increase.Financial Strength and Claims-Paying Ability Risk. An investment in the Contract is subject to the risks related to us, Lincoln Life. Any obligations, guarantees, or benefits of the Contract are subject to our claims-paying ability. If we experience financial distress, we may not be able to meet our obligations to you. Cybersecurity and Business Interruption Risks. We rely heavily on interconnected computer systems and digital data to conduct our annuity business. Because our business is highly dependent upon the effective operation of our computer systems and those of our business partners, our business is vulnerable to disruptions from utility outages, and susceptible to operational and information security risks resulting from information systems failure (e.g., hardware and software malfunctions), and cyber-attacks, including ransomware and malware attacks. These risks include, among other things, the theft, loss, misuse, corruption and destruction of data maintained online or digitally, interference with or denial of service, attacks on websites and other operational disruption and unauthorized release of confidential customer information. The risk of cyber-attacks may be higher during periods of geopolitical turmoil. Such systems failures and cyber-attacks affecting us, any third-party administrator, the underlying funds, intermediaries and other affiliated or third-party service providers may adversely affect us and your Contract Value. For instance, systems failures and cyber-attacks may interfere with our processing of contract transactions, including the processing of orders from our website or with the underlying funds, impact our ability to calculate Accumulation Unit value, cause the release and possible destruction of confidential customer or business information, impede order processing, subject us and/or our service providers and intermediaries to regulatory fines, litigation, and financial losses and/or cause reputational damage. Cyber security risks may also impact the issuers of securities in which the underlying funds invest, which may cause the funds underlying your Contract to lose value. There can be no assurance that we or the underlying funds or our service providers will avoid losses affecting your Contract due to system disruptions, cyber-attacks or information security breaches in the future. In addition to cyber security risks, we are exposed to risks related to natural and man-made disasters, such as (but not limited to) storms, fires, floods, earthquakes, public health crises, malicious acts, and terrorist acts, any of which could adversely affect our ability to conduct business. A natural or man-made disaster, including a pandemic (such as COVID-19), could affect the ability or willingness of our employees or the employees of our service providers to perform their job responsibilities. They could also result in our business operations being less efficient than under normal circumstances and could lead to delays in our processing of contract-related transactions, including orders from Contractowners. Disasters may negatively affect the computer and other systems on which we rely, impact our ability to calculate accumulation unit values, or have other possible negative impacts. They may also impact the issuers of securities in which the underlying funds invest, which may negatively affect the value of the underlying funds and the value of your Contract. There can be no assurance that we or the underlying funds or our service providers will be able to successfully avoid negative impacts associated with natural and man-made disasters.

Item 10. Benefits Available (N-4) [Text Block]

Benefits Available Under the ContractThe following table summarize information about the benefits available under the Contract. A detailed description of each benefit follows the table.

Standard Benefits
Name of Benefit	Purpose	Maximum Fee	Brief Description of Restrictions / Limitations
Guaranteed Withdrawal Benefit	•Guaranteed lifetime periodic withdrawals; •Annual step-ups of the Income Base; •Age-based increases the Guaranteed Annual Income amount.	•2.00%	•Excess Withdrawals could significantly reduce or terminate the benefit. •Any Excess Withdrawal may negatively impact or eliminate the potential for enhancements or step-ups. •Subject to a $2 million maximum Protected Income Base. •Additional Purchase Payments may be limited.

Benefits Available [Table Text Block]

Standard Benefits
Name of Benefit	Purpose	Maximum Fee	Brief Description of Restrictions / Limitations
Guaranteed Withdrawal Benefit	•Guaranteed lifetime periodic withdrawals; •Annual step-ups of the Income Base; •Age-based increases the Guaranteed Annual Income amount.	•2.00%	•Excess Withdrawals could significantly reduce or terminate the benefit. •Any Excess Withdrawal may negatively impact or eliminate the potential for enhancements or step-ups. •Subject to a $2 million maximum Protected Income Base. •Additional Purchase Payments may be limited.

Name of Benefit [Text Block]

Name of Benefit

Purpose of Benefit [Text Block]

Purpose

Brief Restrictions / Limitations [Text Block]

Brief Description of Restrictions / Limitations

Name of Benefit [Text Block]

Name of Benefit

Item 17. Portfolio Companies (N-4) [Text Block]

Appendix A — Funds Available Under The ContractThe following is a list of funds currently available under the Contract. Current performance of the Subaccounts can be found at www.lfg.com/VAprospectus. More information about the funds is available in the prospectuses for the Funds, which may be amended from time to time and can be found online at www.lfg.com/VAprospectus. You can also request this information and current fund performance at no cost by calling 1-800-234-3500 or by sending an email request to CustServSupportTeam@lfg.com.The current expenses and performance information below reflects fees and expenses of the Fund, but do not reflect the other fees and expenses that your Contract may charge. Expenses would be higher and performance would be lower if these other charges were included. Each fund’s past performance is not necessarily an indication of future performance.

Investment Objective	Fund and Adviser/Sub-adviser1	Current Expenses	Average Annual Total Returns (as of 12/31/2023)
			1 year	5 year	10 year
A balance between a high level of current income and growth of capital. A fund of funds.	LVIP American Global Balanced Allocation Managed Risk Fund - Standard Class advised by Lincoln Financial Investments Corporation	0.60%	11.80%	5.76%	4.50%
A balance between a high level of current income and growth of capital, with an emphasis on growth of capital. A fund of funds.	LVIP Global Moderate Allocation Managed Risk Fund - Standard Class advised by Lincoln Financial Investments Corporation	0.75%2	11.84%	4.56%	3.56%

1The name of the adviser or sub-adviser is not listed if the name is incorporated into the name of the fund or the fund company.2This fund is subject to an expense reimbursement or fee waiver arrangement. As a result, this fund’s annual expenses reflect temporary expense reductions. See the fund prospectus for additional information.

Prospectuses Available [Text Block]

The following is a list of funds currently available under the Contract. Current performance of the Subaccounts can be found at www.lfg.com/VAprospectus. More information about the funds is available in the prospectuses for the Funds, which may be amended from time to time and can be found online at www.lfg.com/VAprospectus. You can also request this information and current fund performance at no cost by calling 1-800-234-3500 or by sending an email request to CustServSupportTeam@lfg.com.The current expenses and performance information below reflects fees and expenses of the Fund, but do not reflect the other fees and expenses that your Contract may charge. Expenses would be higher and performance would be lower if these other charges were included. Each fund’s past performance is not necessarily an indication of future performance.

Portfolio Companies [Table Text Block]

Investment Objective	Fund and Adviser/Sub-adviser1	Current Expenses	Average Annual Total Returns (as of 12/31/2023)
			1 year	5 year	10 year
A balance between a high level of current income and growth of capital. A fund of funds.	LVIP American Global Balanced Allocation Managed Risk Fund - Standard Class advised by Lincoln Financial Investments Corporation	0.60%	11.80%	5.76%	4.50%
A balance between a high level of current income and growth of capital, with an emphasis on growth of capital. A fund of funds.	LVIP Global Moderate Allocation Managed Risk Fund - Standard Class advised by Lincoln Financial Investments Corporation	0.75%2	11.84%	4.56%	3.56%

Portfolio Company Objective [Text Block]

Investment Objective

Temporary Fee Reductions, Current Expenses [Text Block]

This fund is subject to an expense reimbursement or fee waiver arrangement. As a result, this fund’s annual expenses reflect temporary expense reductions. See the fund prospectus for additional information.

Lincoln PathBuilder Income Version 2 | ShortTermInvestmentRiskMember

Prospectus:

Principal Risk [Text Block]

Short-Term Investment Risk. This Contract is not designed for short-term investing and is not appropriate for an investor who needs ready access to cash. The benefits of tax deferral and long-term income also mean that the Contract is more beneficial to investors with a long-term horizon.

Lincoln PathBuilder Income Version 2 | VariableOptionRiskMember

Prospectus:

Principal Risk [Text Block]

Variable Option Risk. You take all the investment risk on the Contract Value and the retirement income for amounts placed into one or more of the Subaccounts, which invest in corresponding underlying funds. If the Subaccounts you select make money, your Contract Value goes up; if they lose money, your Contract Value goes down. How much it goes up or down depends on the performance of the Subaccounts you select. Each underlying fund is subject to its own investment risks. When you invest in a Subaccount, you are exposed to the investment risks of the underlying fund.

Lincoln PathBuilder Income Version 2 | ManagedVolatilityFundRiskMember

Prospectus:

Principal Risk [Text Block]

Managed Volatility Fund Risk. Certain underlying funds may employ risk management strategies to provide for downside protection during sharp downward movements in equity markets. These funds usually, but not always, have “Managed Risk” or “Managed Volatility” in the name of the fund. These strategies could limit the upside participation of the fund in rising equity markets relative to other funds. Risk management strategies, in periods of high market volatility, could limit your participation in market gains. This may conflict with your investment objectives by limiting your ability to maximize potential growth of your Contract Value and the value of your guaranteed benefits. For more information on these funds and their risk management strategies, please see the funds’ prospectuses.

Lincoln PathBuilder Income Version 2 | WithdrawalRiskIlliquidityRiskMember

Prospectus:

Principal Risk [Text Block]

Withdrawal Risk (Illiquidity Risk). You should carefully consider the risks associated with taking a withdrawal or surrender under the Contract. The proceeds of your withdrawal or surrender may be subject to ordinary income taxes, including a tax penalty if you are younger than age 59½. You should also consider the impact that a withdrawal may have on the standard and optional benefits under your Contract.

Lincoln PathBuilder Income Version 2 | TransferRiskMember

Prospectus:

Principal Risk [Text Block]

Transfer Risk. Your ability to transfer between investment options may be restricted under the Contract. If permitted by your Contract, we may discontinue accepting transfers into the fixed side of the contract at any time.

Lincoln PathBuilder Income Version 2 | FeeandExpenseRiskMember

Prospectus:

Principal Risk [Text Block]

Fee and Expense Risk. You are subject to the risk that we may increase certain contract fees and charges, and that underlying fund expenses may increase.

Lincoln PathBuilder Income Version 2 | FinancialStrengthandClaimsPayingAbilityRiskMember

Prospectus:

Principal Risk [Text Block]

Financial Strength and Claims-Paying Ability Risk. An investment in the Contract is subject to the risks related to us, Lincoln Life. Any obligations, guarantees, or benefits of the Contract are subject to our claims-paying ability. If we experience financial distress, we may not be able to meet our obligations to you.

Lincoln PathBuilder Income Version 2 | CybersecurityandBusinessInteruptionRiskMember

Prospectus:

Principal Risk [Text Block]

Cybersecurity and Business Interruption Risks. We rely heavily on interconnected computer systems and digital data to conduct our annuity business. Because our business is highly dependent upon the effective operation of our computer systems and those of our business partners, our business is vulnerable to disruptions from utility outages, and susceptible to operational and information security risks resulting from information systems failure (e.g., hardware and software malfunctions), and cyber-attacks, including ransomware and malware attacks. These risks include, among other things, the theft, loss, misuse, corruption and destruction of data maintained online or digitally, interference with or denial of service, attacks on websites and other operational disruption and unauthorized release of confidential customer information. The risk of cyber-attacks may be higher during periods of geopolitical turmoil. Such systems failures and cyber-attacks affecting us, any third-party administrator, the underlying funds, intermediaries and other affiliated or third-party service providers may adversely affect us and your Contract Value. For instance, systems failures and cyber-attacks may interfere with our processing of contract transactions, including the processing of orders from our website or with the underlying funds, impact our ability to calculate Accumulation Unit value, cause the release and possible destruction of confidential customer or business information, impede order processing, subject us and/or our service providers and intermediaries to regulatory fines, litigation, and financial losses and/or cause reputational damage. Cyber security risks may also impact the issuers of securities in which the underlying funds invest, which may cause the funds underlying your Contract to lose value. There can be no assurance that we or the underlying funds or our service providers will avoid losses affecting your Contract due to system disruptions, cyber-attacks or information security breaches in the future. In addition to cyber security risks, we are exposed to risks related to natural and man-made disasters, such as (but not limited to) storms, fires, floods, earthquakes, public health crises, malicious acts, and terrorist acts, any of which could adversely affect our ability to conduct business. A natural or man-made disaster, including a pandemic (such as COVID-19), could affect the ability or willingness of our employees or the employees of our service providers to perform their job responsibilities. They could also result in our business operations being less efficient than under normal circumstances and could lead to delays in our processing of contract-related transactions, including orders from Contractowners. Disasters may negatively affect the computer and other systems on which we rely, impact our ability to calculate accumulation unit values, or have other possible negative impacts. They may also impact the issuers of securities in which the underlying funds invest, which may negatively affect the value of the underlying funds and the value of your Contract. There can be no assurance that we or the underlying funds or our service providers will be able to successfully avoid negative impacts associated with natural and man-made disasters.

Lincoln PathBuilder Income Version 2 | Risk of Loss [Member]

Prospectus:

Risk [Text Block]

You can lose money by investing in this Contract, including loss of principal.

Principal Risk [Text Block]

Risk of Loss. You can lose money by investing in this Contract, including loss of principal. Neither the U.S. Government nor any federal agency insures or guarantees your investment in the Contract.

Lincoln PathBuilder Income Version 2 | Not Short Term Investment Risk [Member]

Prospectus:

Risk [Text Block]

•This Contract is not designed for short-term investing and is not appropriate for the investor who needs ready access to cash.•The benefits of tax deferral, long-term income, and living benefit protections mean the Contract is more beneficial to investors with a long-term investment horizon.•Withdrawals may be subject to ordinary income tax and/or tax penalties.

Lincoln PathBuilder Income Version 2 | Investment Options Risk [Member]

Prospectus:

Risk [Text Block]

•An investment in this Contract is subject to the risk of poor investment performance of the investment options you choose. Performance can vary depending on the performance of the investment options available under the Contract.•Each investment option has its own unique risks.•You should review the investment options before making an investment decision.

Lincoln PathBuilder Income Version 2 | Insurance Company Risk [Member]

Prospectus:

Risk [Text Block]

An investment in the Contract is subject to the risks related to Lincoln Life. Any obligations, guarantees, or benefits of the Contract are subject to our claims-paying ability. If we experience financial distress, we may not be able to meet our obligations to you. More information about Lincoln Life, including our financial strength ratings, is available upon request by calling 1-800-454-6265 or visiting www.LincolnFinancial.com.

Lincoln PathBuilder Income Version 2 | LVIPAmericanGlobalBalancedAllocationManagedRiskFundStandardClassMember

Prospectus:

Portfolio Company Objective [Text Block]

A balance between a high level of current income and growth of capital. A fund of funds.

Portfolio Company Name [Text Block]

LVIP American Global Balanced Allocation Managed Risk Fund - Standard Class

Portfolio Company Adviser [Text Block]

Lincoln Financial Investments Corporation

Current Expenses [Percent]

0.60%

Average Annual Total Returns, 1 Year [Percent]

11.80%

Average Annual Total Returns, 5 Years [Percent]

5.76%

Average Annual Total Returns, 10 Years [Percent]

4.50%

Lincoln PathBuilder Income Version 2 | LVIPGlobalModerateAllocationManagedRiskFundStandardClassMember

Prospectus:

Portfolio Company Objective [Text Block]

A balance between a high level of current income and growth of capital, with an emphasis on growth of capital. A fund of funds.

Portfolio Company Name [Text Block]

LVIP Global Moderate Allocation Managed Risk Fund - Standard Class

Portfolio Company Adviser [Text Block]

Lincoln Financial Investments Corporation

Current Expenses [Percent]

0.75%

Average Annual Total Returns, 1 Year [Percent]

11.84%

Average Annual Total Returns, 5 Years [Percent]

4.56%

Average Annual Total Returns, 10 Years [Percent]

3.56%

Lincoln PathBuilder Income Version 2 | GuaranteedWithdrawalBenefitMember

Prospectus:

Base Contract (of Other Amount) (N-4) Minimum [Percent]

0.90%

Base Contract (of Other Amount) (N-4) Maximum [Percent]

2.00%

Base Contract (N-4) Footnotes [Text Block]

As a percentage of the Income Base.

Optional Benefit Expense (of Benefit Base), Maximum [Percent]

2.00%

Optional Benefit Expense (of Benefit Base), Current [Percent]

0.90%

Optional Benefit Expense, Footnotes [Text Block]

As percentage of the Income Base (initial Purchase Payment), as increased for subsequent Purchase Payments, Automatic Annual Step-ups and decreased upon an Excess Withdrawal. The current monthly charge is 0.075%, not to exceed the guaranteed maximum monthly percentage charge of 0.17%. This charge is deducted from the Participant Account Value on a monthly basis.

Name of Benefit [Text Block]

Guaranteed Withdrawal Benefit

Purpose of Benefit [Text Block]

•Guaranteed lifetime periodic withdrawals;•Annual step-ups of the Income Base;•Age-based increases the Guaranteed Annual Income amount.

Standard Benefit [Flag]

true

Standard Benefit Expense (of Benefit Base), Maximum [Percent]

2.00%

Optional Benefit Expense (of Benefit Base), Maximum [Percent]

2.00%

Optional Benefit Expense (of Benefit Base), Current [Percent]

0.90%

Optional Benefit Expense, Footnotes [Text Block]

Brief Restrictions / Limitations [Text Block]

•Excess Withdrawals could significantly reduce or terminate the benefit. •Any Excess Withdrawal may negatively impact or eliminate the potential for enhancements or step-ups.•Subject to a $2 million maximum Protected Income Base.•Additional Purchase Payments may be limited.

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Guaranteed Withdrawal Benefit

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Guaranteed Withdrawal BenefitThe Guaranteed Withdrawal Benefit provides for each Participant (and spouse if the joint life option is elected):•Guaranteed lifetime periodic withdrawals up to the Guaranteed Annual Income amount which is based upon a guaranteed Income Base;•Automatic Annual Step-ups of the Income Base to the Participant Account Value if the Participant Account Value is equal to or greater than the Income Base and the maximum age(s) has not been reached;•Age-based increases to the Guaranteed Annual Income amount (after reaching a higher age-band and after an Automatic Annual Step-up).Please note any withdrawals made prior to the Guaranteed Annual Income Effective Date or that exceed the Guaranteed Annual Income amount (referred to as Excess Withdrawals) may significantly reduce the Income Base as well as the Guaranteed Annual Income amount by an amount greater than the dollar amount of the Excess Withdrawal and will terminate the benefit if the Income Base is reduced to zero.The Guaranteed Withdrawal Benefit provides guaranteed, periodic withdrawals for the Participant’s life or for the lives of the Participant and spouse (joint life option) regardless of the investment performance of the Contract, provided that certain conditions are met. For purposes of this Guaranteed Withdrawal Benefit, spouse means an individual who would be recognized as a spouse under federal law. An Income Base is used to calculate the Guaranteed Annual Income payment from Participant Account Value, but is not available as a separate benefit upon death or surrender. We will calculate the Income Base based on the amount of the initial Purchase Payment made for a Participant by Plan sponsor at the time the first Participant Purchase Payment is made. The Income Base will be increased by subsequent Participant Purchase Payments from the Plan sponsor and Automatic Annual Step-ups, and decreased by Excess Withdrawals in accordance with the provisions set forth below. Limits on Purchase Payments are discussed in the Purchase Payments section of this prospectus. No additional Purchase Payments are allowed for a Participant if the Participant Account Value decreases to zero after the Guaranteed Annual Income Effective Date for any reason.The Guaranteed Withdrawal Benefit provides for guaranteed, periodic withdrawals up to the Guaranteed Annual Income amount commencing after the Participant (single life option) or younger of the Participant or spouse (joint life option) reach age 55. The Guaranteed Annual Income payments are based upon specified percentages of the Income Base. The specified withdrawal percentages of the Income Base are age based and may increase over time. With the single life option, the Participant may receive Guaranteed Annual Income payments for life. Under the joint life option, Guaranteed Annual Income amounts for the lifetimes of the Participant and spouse will be available.Income Base. The Income Base is a value used to calculate the Guaranteed Annual Income amount. The Income Base is not available as a lump sum withdrawal or as a Death Benefit. The initial Income Base equals the amount of the Participant’s share of Purchase Payments into the Contract. The maximum Income Base is $2,000,000 for each Participant. This maximum takes into consideration the total guaranteed amounts under the living benefit riders of all Lincoln Life contracts (or contracts issued by our affiliates) in which the Participant (and/or spouse if joint life option) are the covered lives.Each additional Purchase Payment automatically increases the Income Base by the amount of the Purchase Payment (not to exceed the maximum Income Base). Additional Purchase Payments will not be allowed after the Guaranteed Annual Income Effective Date if the Participant Account Value decreases to zero for any reason including market loss.Excess Withdrawals reduce the Income Base as discussed below. Withdrawals less than or equal to the Guaranteed Annual Income amount and amounts deducted for the Guaranteed Withdrawal Benefit charge and Additional Plan Expenses will not reduce the Income Base. All withdrawals prior to the Guaranteed Annual Income Effective Date are considered Excess Withdrawals.Automatic Annual Step-ups of the Income Base. The Income Base will automatically step-up to the Participant Account Value on the Valuation Date immediately prior to each Benefit Year anniversary if:a.)the Participant (single life option), or the Participant or spouse (joint life option) are still living and under age 86 (if both spouses are living, they both must be under age 86); andb.)the Participant Account Value on that Valuation Date, after the deduction of any withdrawals (including the Guaranteed Withdrawal Benefit charge), plus any Purchase Payments made on that date, is equal to or greater than the Income Base.The Automatic Annual Step-up is available even in those years when a withdrawal has occurred.Following is an example of how the Automatic Annual Step-ups will work (assuming no withdrawals or additional Purchase Payments):

	Contract Value	Income Base
Initial Purchase Payment $50,000	$50,000	$50,000
Valuation Date immediately prior to 1st Benefit Year anniversary	$54,000	$54,000
Valuation Date immediately prior to 2nd Benefit Year anniversary	$53,900	$54,000
Valuation Date immediately prior to 3rd Benefit Year anniversary	$57,000	$57,000
Valuation Date immediately prior to 4th Benefit Year anniversary	$64,000	$64,000

Withdrawal Amount. Participants may request to begin Guaranteed Annual Income withdrawals by submitting a request to the Home Office. The Valuation Date the request is approved is the Guaranteed Annual Income Effective Date. At that time, the Participant will elect either the single life option or the joint life option of the Guaranteed Withdrawal Benefit. After the Guaranteed Annual Income Effective Date, periodic withdrawals up to the Guaranteed Annual Income amount may be taken each Benefit Year for the lifetime of the Participant (single life option) or the lifetimes of the Participant and spouse (joint life option) as long as the Guaranteed Annual Income amount is greater than zero. Guaranteed Annual Income withdrawals may be taken once the Participant (single life option) or the younger of the Participant and spouse (joint life option) turn age 55.Upon the Guaranteed Annual Income Effective Date, the Guaranteed Annual Income percentage is based on the age of the Participant (single life option) or the age of the younger of the Participant and spouse (joint life option) as set forth in the table below. For example, if the Guaranteed Annual Income Effective Date is at age 60 (single life option), the Guaranteed Annual Income percentage would be 4%. After the Guaranteed Annual Income Effective Date, the Guaranteed Annual Income amount percentage will only increase on a Benefit Year anniversary on or after an applicable higher age band has been reached and after there has also been an Automatic Annual Step-up. The Automatic Annual Step-up must occur after the date the Participant (or spouse if applicable) reached the higher age band. If an applicable age band has been reached and there has not also been an Automatic Annual Step-up, then the Guaranteed Annual Income amount percentage will not increase until the next Automatic Annual Step-up occurs. If the entire Guaranteed Annual Income amount is not withdrawn during a Benefit Year, there is no carryover of the remaining amount into the next Benefit Year. If the Guaranteed Annual Income Effective Date does not occur on a Benefit Year anniversary, the Guaranteed Annual Income amount for the first year will be prorated based on the number of days remaining in that Benefit Year.Table of Guaranteed Annual Income Percentages by Ages

Age	Guaranteed Annual Income amount percentage (Single Life Option)	Guaranteed Annual Income amount percentage (Joint Life Option)
At Least 55 and under 65	4 %	3.5 %
65-70	5 %	4.5 %
71+	6 %	5.5 %

We may change the Table of Guaranteed Annual Income Percentages by Ages (“Table”) for future Purchase Payments. We will provide you with notice of any change to the Table. If there is a change to the Table, a weighted average percentage will be used to determine the Guaranteed Annual Income. This weighted average calculation is described below.If the Participant Account Value is reduced to zero while receiving a Guaranteed Annual Income amount because of market performance or Guaranteed Withdrawal Benefit charges, payments equal to the Guaranteed Annual Income amount will continue automatically for the life of the Participant (and spouse's life if applicable). The remaining Income Base is not available as a lump sum withdrawal. The Participant will not be entitled to the Guaranteed Annual Income amount if the Income Base is reduced to zero as a result of an Excess Withdrawal. If the Income Base is reduced to zero due to an Excess Withdrawal the Guaranteed Withdrawal Benefit will terminate, and the Participant will have no more rights or benefits under this Contract. Withdrawals equal to or less than the Guaranteed Annual Income amount will not reduce the Income Base. All withdrawals will decrease the Participant Account Value. The following example shows the calculation of the Guaranteed Annual Income amount and how withdrawals less than or equal to the Guaranteed Annual Income amount affect the Income Base and the Participant Account Value. The example assumes that the Participant is age 58 (4% Guaranteed Annual Income percentage for single life option) on the Guaranteed Annual Income Effective Date, and has an Income Base of $200,000:

Participant Account Value on the Guaranteed Annual Income Effective Date	$200,000
Income Base on the Guaranteed Annual Income Effective Date	$200,000
Initial Guaranteed Annual Income amount on the Guaranteed Annual Income Effective Date ($200,000 x 4%)	$8,000
Participant Account Value six months after Guaranteed Annual Income Effective Date	$210,000
Income Base six months after Guaranteed Annual Income Effective Date	$200,000
Withdrawal six months after Guaranteed Annual Income Effective Date when Participant is still age 58	$8,000
Participant Account Value after withdrawal ($210,000 - $8,000)	$202,000
Income Base after withdrawal ($200,000 - $0)	$200,000
Participant Account Value on next Benefit Year anniversary	$205,000
Income Base on next Benefit Year anniversary	$205,000
Guaranteed Annual Income amount on next Benefit Year anniversary	$8,200

The Automatic Annual Step-up was available on the first Benefit Year anniversary and increased the Income Base to the Participant Account Value of $205,000. The Guaranteed Annual Income amount also increased to $8,200 (4% x $205,000).Purchase Payments added to the Contract subsequent to the initial Purchase Payment will increase the Guaranteed Annual Income amount by an amount equal to the applicable Guaranteed Annual Income amount percentage multiplied by the amount of the subsequent Purchase Payment. For example, assuming a Participant is age 58 (single life option), if the Guaranteed Annual Income amount of $2,000 (4% of $50,000 Income Base) is in effect and an additional Purchase Payment of $10,000 is made, the new Guaranteed Annual Income amount that Benefit Year is $2,400 ($2,000 + 4% of $10,000). The Guaranteed Annual Income payment amount will be recalculated immediately after a Purchase Payment is added to the Contract. Note that the Benefit Year does not change so all withdrawals during the Benefit Year, (withdrawals before and after the additional Purchase Payment), will count toward the Guaranteed Annual Income amount. Purchase Payments for a Participant into the Contract cannot exceed $500,000 in a Benefit Year.Automatic Annual Step-ups will increase the Income Base and thus the Guaranteed Annual Income amount. The Guaranteed Annual Income amount, after the Income Base is adjusted by an Automatic Annual Step-up, will be equal to the adjusted Income Base multiplied by the applicable Guaranteed Annual Income percentage.Weighted Average Guaranteed Annual Income Percentage. If we make a change to the Table of Guaranteed Annual Income Percentages by Ages (“Table”) then a weighted average guaranteed annual income (“WAGAI”) percentage will be used to calculate the Guaranteed Annual Income. A WAGAI percentage will be calculated based on the portion of Purchase Payments, Automatic Annual Step-Ups and Excess Withdrawals that are allocated to each Table that was in effect when Purchase Payments were made. The percentage for each Table is determined according to this formula: (a) divided by (b) times (c); where(a) is the portion of the Income Base calculated on the basis of Purchase Payments made during the time the specific Table is in effect and adjusted by Automatic Annual Step-Ups and Excess Withdrawals; (b) is the total Income Base for all Tables;(c) is the applicable percentage for the age and measuring life option for that Table. The percentage for each applicable Table will be calculated according to the formula above. Then the percentages determined for each Table will be added together to determine the WAGAI percentage. The WAGAI percentage will be recalculated following the date of an additional Purchase Payment, Automatic Annual Step-Up or Excess Withdrawal. Excess Withdrawals will reduce the Participant Account Value and Income Base on a pro rata basis according to the Participant Account Value and Income Base allocated to each Table.The following example demonstrates how the WAGAI is calculated if Purchase Payments are made while two different Tables are in effect:

Total Purchase Payment during Year 1 (Table 1 in effect)	$5,000
Automatic Step-Up of Income Base to market value on Benefit Year anniversary	$5,900
Total Purchase Payments during Year 2 (Table 2 in effect)	$5,000
Market loss so no Automatic Step-Up on Benefit Year anniversary	$10,900

The Participant is age 60 on the Guaranteed Annual Income Effective Date. The percentage rate for this Participant under Table 1 was 4% (single life). The percentage rate under Table 2 was 3.5%.According to the formula above, at the end of year 2 the percentage attributed to the first Table is ($5,900 / $10,900 x 4%) = 2.16%. The percentage attributed to the second Table is ($5,000 / $10,900 x 3.5%) = 1.61%. Adding the two rates together results in a WAGAI of 3.77%. This rate will be applied to the Total Income Base of $10,900 to produce a Guaranteed Annual Income amount of $410.93.Excess Withdrawals. Excess Withdrawals are the cumulative amounts withdrawn from the Contract during the Benefit Year (including the current withdrawal) that exceed the Guaranteed Annual Income amount at the time of the withdrawal, or are withdrawals made prior to the Guaranteed Annual Income Effective Date. Withdrawals for the Guaranteed Withdrawal Charge and Additional Plan Expenses are not treated as Excess Withdrawals.When an Excess Withdrawal occurs:•the Income Base is reduced by the same proportion that the Excess Withdrawal reduces the Participant Account Value. This means that the reduction in the Income Base could be more than the dollar amount of the withdrawal; and•the Guaranteed Annual Income amount will be recalculated to equal the applicable Guaranteed Annual Income amount percentage multiplied by the new (reduced) Income Base (after the pro rata reduction for the Excess Withdrawal).We will provide the Participant quarterly statements that will include the Guaranteed Annual Income amount (as adjusted for Guaranteed Annual Income amount payments, Automatic Annual Step-ups, Excess Withdrawals and additional Purchase Payments) available for the Benefit Year, if applicable, in order to determine whether a withdrawal may be an Excess Withdrawal. Questions regarding Excess Withdrawals should be referred to the customer service number provided on the front page of this prospectus.The following example demonstrates the impact of an Excess Withdrawal on the Income Base, the Guaranteed Annual Income amount and the Participant Account Value. The Participant who is age 58 (single life option) makes a $12,000 withdrawal which causes a $12,915.19 reduction in the Income Base.Prior to Excess Withdrawal: Participant Account Value = $60,000 Income Base = $85,000Guaranteed Annual Income amount = $3,400 (4% of the Income Base of $85,000)
After a $12,000 Withdrawal, $3,400 is within the Guaranteed Annual Income amount, $8,600 is the Excess Withdrawal.
The Participant Account Value is reduced by the amount of the Guaranteed Annual Income amount of $3,400 and the Income Base is not reduced: Participant Account Value = $56,600 ($60,000 - $3,400) Income Base = $85,000The Participant Account Value is also reduced by the $8,600 Excess Withdrawal and the Income Base is reduced by 15.19435%, the same proportion that the Excess Withdrawal reduced the $56,600 Participant Account Value ($8,600 ÷ $56,600)Participant Account Value = $48,000 ($56,600 - $8,600)Income Base = $72,084.81 ($85,000 x 15.19435% = $12,915.19; $85,000 - $12,915.19 = $72,084.81)On the following Benefit Year anniversary:Participant Account Value = $43,000Income Base = $72,084.81Guaranteed Income amount = $2,883.39 (4% x $72,084.81 Income Base)In a declining market, Excess Withdrawals may significantly reduce the Income Base as well as the Guaranteed Annual Income amount. If the Income Base or Participant Account Value is reduced to zero due to an Excess Withdrawal the Guaranteed Withdrawal Benefit will terminate and the Participant will have no more rights or benefits under this Contract.After the Guaranteed Annual Income Effective Date, withdrawals will be treated as within the Guaranteed Annual Income amount (even if they exceed the Guaranteed Annual Income amount) only if the withdrawals are taken as systematic monthly or quarterly installments of the amount needed to satisfy the required minimum distribution (RMD) rules under Internal Revenue Code Section 401(a)(9). In addition, in order for this exception for RMDs to apply, the following must occur:•Lincoln's monthly or quarterly automatic withdrawal service is used to calculate and pay the RMD;•The RMD calculation must be based only on the Participant Account Value in this Contract; and•No withdrawals other than RMDs are made within the Benefit Year (except as described in the next paragraph).If RMD withdrawals during a Benefit Year are less than the Guaranteed Annual Income amount, an additional amount up to the Guaranteed Annual Income amount may be withdrawn. If a withdrawal, other than an RMD is made during the Benefit Year, then all amounts withdrawn in excess of the greater of the Guaranteed Annual Income amount or RMDs, will be treated as Excess Withdrawals.Distributions from qualified contracts are generally taxed as ordinary income. See Federal Tax Matters for a discussion of the tax consequences of withdrawals.Death Prior to the Annuity Commencement Date. The Guaranteed Withdrawal Benefit has no provision for a payout of the Income Base upon death of the Participant or Annuitant. A Death Benefit may be paid to the Beneficiary if the conditions set forth below are met. Payment of a Death Benefit terminates the Guaranteed Withdrawal Benefit for this Participant and surviving spouse if applicable. All Death Benefit payments must be made in compliance with Internal Revenue Code Sections 72(s) or 401(a)(9) as applicable as amended from time to time.Upon the death of the Participant prior to the Guaranteed Annual Income Effective Date or upon the Participant’s death with the single life option, the Guaranteed Withdrawal Benefit will end and no further Guaranteed Annual Income amounts are available (even if there was an Income Base in effect at the time of the death). A Death Benefit as set forth below, may be available. Upon the first death under the joint life option, the lifetime payout of the Guaranteed Annual Income amount will continue for the life of the surviving spouse unless a Death Benefit is paid out if available. The Automatic Annual Step-up will continue if applicable as discussed above. Upon the death of the surviving spouse, the Guaranteed Withdrawal Benefit will end and no further Guaranteed Annual Income amounts are available (even if there was an Income Base in effect at the time of the death). A Death Benefit, as set forth below, may be available upon the second death. The Death Benefit is equal to the greater of:•the current Participant Account Value as of the Valuation Date we approve the payment of the claim; or•the sum of all Purchase Payments into the Participant Account Value decreased by withdrawals. Excess Withdrawals reduce the sum of all Purchase Payments in the same proportion that Excess Withdrawals reduced the Participant Account Value. All other withdrawals reduce the sum of all Purchase Payments by the dollar amount of the withdrawal.The value of the Death Benefit will be determined as of the date on which the death claim is approved for payment. This payment will occur upon receipt of:•proof, satisfactory to us, of the death;•written authorization for payment; and•our receipt of all required claim forms, fully completed.If the Death Benefit becomes payable upon the death of the Participant, the Beneficiary may elect to receive payment either in the form of a lump sum settlement or an Annuity Payout if provided by the Plan. Federal tax law requires that an annuity election be made no later than 60 days after we receive satisfactory notice of death as discussed previously. If a lump sum settlement is requested, the proceeds will be mailed within seven days of receipt of satisfactory claim documentation as discussed previously, subject to the laws and regulations governing payment of Death Benefits. This payment may be postponed as permitted by the 1940 Act.All Death Benefit payments will be subject to the Plan and to the laws and regulations governing Death Benefits.The tax code requires that any distribution be paid within five years of the death of the Participant unless the Beneficiary begins receiving, within one year of the Participant's death, the distribution in the form of a life annuity or an annuity for a designated period not exceeding the Beneficiary's life expectancy.Termination. The Contractowner may terminate the Contract, including the Guaranteed Withdrawal Benefit, by notifying us in writing and surrendering the Contract without requesting to preserve the Guaranteed Withdrawal Benefit. Under current law, if this occurs and the Participant is not eligible for a rollover distribution and the Plan sponsor does not make other arrangements to provide the benefit, the Participant may lose the Guaranteed Withdrawal Benefit. The Guaranteed Withdrawal Benefit will automatically terminate for a Participant:•on the Annuity Commencement Date; or•upon the death of the Participant prior to the Guaranteed Annual Income Effective Date; or•upon the death of the Participant under the single life option; or•upon the death of the survivor under the joint life option; or•when the Income Base or Participant Account Value is reduced to zero due to an Excess Withdrawal; or•if the Plan contains a small account payout provision and the Participant does not elect a rollover distribution (depending on a Plan’s terms, a rollover may not be available for account balances less than $200).The termination will not result in any increase in Contract Value equal to the Income Base. Upon effective termination of the Guaranteed Withdrawal Benefit, the benefits and charges within the Participant Account will terminate and any Participant Account Value must be removed from this Contract. Rollover Benefit. A Participant who is eligible for a rollover distribution from the Plan may request a rollover to another Lincoln contract to continue the Guaranteed Withdrawal Benefit if the following conditions are met:•a request for direct rollover of the entire Participant Account Value is made or authorized by the Contractowner;•the amount rolled over is eligible for distribution under the Plan;•the Participant applies for the participation in the rollover contract in accordance with our procedures; and•the entire Participant Account Value is transferred to the rollover contract.The rollover contract will provide similar Guaranteed Annual Income amount calculations that the Participant received from the retirement plan contract on the day prior to the rollover. However, the new contract may have different provisions such as charges and investment options.