Texas Hospital Association Retirement Plan

THA Retirement Plan:

 

THA Retirement Plan (THARP)

ADVANTAGES OF PARTICIPATION

Features
Benefits
Reduced Hospital Liability
The hospital's fiduciary exposure risk is reduced as its retirement plan management responsibilities and liabilities are transferred from the hospital's staff and Board of Directors to the THA Retirement Plan.
Oversight Management
The THA Board of Trustees appoint CEOs and executives of participating hospitals to oversee the operation of the THA Retirement Plan. This ensures good management and fiscal responsibility.
Exclusive Benefit
Since 1969, the THA Retirement Plan has provided retirement benefits solely for Texas hospitals and health care organizations and currently serves more than 12,000 active and retired hospital employees.
Investment Performance
Superior long-term performance is achieved by taking prudent risks and careful adherence to investment policies and objectives.
Pooled Investments
The large asset base attracts high-quality investment talent at reduced costs that are shared by all participants in the THA Retirement Plan.
Common Administration
Bulk purchasing of external services for common operational needs results in lower costs for all participants.
Customized Control
Each retirement plan is individually designed to meet the special needs of the hospital and its employees.
Diversified Investments
Volatility and risk is reduced through broad participation in different types of investments which provides stability during unfavorable economic conditions.
Security
Retirement assets are held in a master trust protected from creditors and for the sole benefit of the participating hospital's employees.
Comprehensive Services
Periodic reviews are conducted with each participating hospital to insure that investment, administrative and regulatory needs are fully met.

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