Established in 1947, PSCA is a national, non-profit association of 1,200 companies and their 6 million plan  participants. PSCA represents its members' interests to federal policymakers and offers practical, cost-effective assistance with profit sharing and 401(k) plan design, administration, investment, compliance and communication. PSCA's services are tailored to meet the needs of both large and small companies. Members range in size from Fortune 100 firms to small, entrepreneurial businesses.

How does membership benefit you?

Designed to inform, educate and support, PSCA's services are tailored to meet the needs of both large and small firms. PSCA members range in size from Fortune 100 firms to small, entrepreneurial businesses. The benefits of PSCA membership include:

Conferences & Training

National and regional conferences provide education and networking among industry leaders. Web-based training materials provide an engaging, flexible method for educating HR staff about plan administration.

Free Training Opportunity for New PSCA Members New member companies receive a free pass to send one company representative to our half day training workshop “Introduction to Defined Contribution Plans.” Respected employee benefit professionals will conduct the workshop on the following dates in 2008: April 16, 2008 (Chicago, IL) September 16, 2008 (Nashville, TN)

Solutions & Ideas

A members-only toll free help line is available for technical assistance and best practices information. Sample statements and model defined contribution plan forms are available. PSCA’s bi-monthly magazine, Defined Contribution Insights, is an essential 401(k) and profit sharing resource and provides constructive solutions to industry concerns.

Members-Only Web Page

The interactive community for profit sharing and 401(k) practices and legislation. This valuable resource also provides solutions to technical questions.

Legislative & Regulatory Updates

PSCA’s Executive Report, a monthly legislative newsletter and compliance bulletin provides members with concise information on Washington’s most recent events.

Communication Resources

Creative and low cost plan communication tools and ideas frequent Defined Contribution Insights magazine articles and offer readers solutions to the most current industry concerns. PSCA also sponsors the "Signature Awards" honoring excellence in plan communication and investment education, allowing deserving plans to receive the recognition they deserve. PSCA’s creation of 401(k) Day has helped employers promote participation on this nationally recognized day. PSCA provides communication tools and ideas for increasing participation during 401(k) day events.

Benchmarking

PSCA provides the industry’s most comprehensive annual survey of profit sharing and 401(k) plan practices. Several profit sharing and 401(k) trend surveys are additionally provided throughout the year. Free to member companies that participate.
Comparative Plan Analysis: PSCA members who participate in the Annual Survey are now eligible to receive a free customized report comparing their own plan data to other plans of similar size.

Professional Growth

Member company representatives are often invited to speak at PSCA regional and national conferences; have trade articles published in PSCA’s magazine; and serve on PSCA Committees.