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PSCA

Plan Sponsor Council of America

Since 1947, PSCA has been dedicated to protecting America’s retirement system, assisting over six million plan participants. We provide employers with essential programs and services to manage their retirement plans effectively, including industry information, education programs, regulatory updates, and advocacy. Join us in supporting the private retirement system and leveraging best practices for compliance, administration, and plan design.

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Education

The Credential for Plan Sponsors

Exclusively designed for plan sponsors, the CPSP certifies your ability to evaluate, design, implement, and manage comprehensive retirement plans, ensuring fiduciary protection and participant success.

Surveys

Access PSCA's Research

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The Plan Sponsor Council of America’s 68th Annual Survey of 401(k) Plans reports on the 2024 plan-year experience of 755 plans. The survey contains a detailed executive summary with 10-year trends and illustrations, as well as 222 tables of data.

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PSCA’s seventh Annual HSA survey results are now available. Get an inside look at standard practices in HSA program design.

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Latest updates, insights, & industry trends

Stay Informed

PEPs Gain Assets, but Small Employer Adoption Lags

Pooled-employer plans (PEP) have grown quickly in popularity, according to an industry webinar. However, sponsors still have fiduciary duties related to selecting and monitoring a pooled plan provider (PPP), and additional policy reforms will be needed for PEPs to reach their full potential.

Case of the Week: Market Value Adjustments and Fiduciary Liability

An MVA can raise fiduciary concerns, but it is not inherently a fiduciary violation. The key question is whether plan fiduciaries followed a prudent process.

Prudential Survey Finds Retirement Match Drives Retention

When employees were asked in a recent survey what benefits would make them more likely to stay with their employer over the next two years, increased retirement savings match/contribution came in as the top response.

DOL FAQ Offers Enforcement Relief for Wellness Programs

The Department of Labor (DOL), Treasury Department, and Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), issued new guidance addressing health-contingent wellness programs, including tobacco-related wellness programs that have been the subject of recent class-action lawsuits.

From the Membership Desk: Coming Up in September

September brings several opportunities to stay informed, connect with industry leaders, and make the most of your PSCA membership. Be sure to mark your calendar for these upcoming webcasts and important deadlines.

Plaintiff Seeks Reversal of Attorney Fee Award in 401(k) Case

One can’t help but wonder why some plaintiffs don’t have to cover some of the costs of defending the ERISA suits they lose. Well, here’s one that did. But he’s appealing that.

Trump Account Compliance Concerns for Employers

An industry webinar hosted on Tuesday provided further detail on how employers can administer a Trump Account contribution program, as described in a recent IRS proposal. The webinar covered FICA, notice, nondiscrimination, self-certification, and other issues.

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Latest news, upcoming events & educational resources

Content Spotlight

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Take advantage of the wide range of PSCA's education and training resources, vital to your professional development and career success.

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For over 75 years, the Plan Sponsor Council of America's annual conference has served as the epicenter where our nation's foremost retirement plan sponsors converge. It's the place where visionaries, peers, and thought leaders come together.

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Prepare new members to understand their responsibilities, navigate the committee’s history, and contribute to informed decision-making.

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PSCA By the Numbers

6 Million+
Plan Participants Assisted
3,400+
Members
2,420+
Plan Sponsors
980+
Service Providers