Your Investment, Your Return: ROI: $600+
SDCA dues are tax-deductible as a business expense, except for 26% related to lobbying activities, per the Revenue Reconciliation Act of 1993.

Business Growth & Financial Savings: ROI: $3,500+

Exclusive Member Discounts
• Disability Coverage • 401K Investments    
• Dental & Vision Plans • AFLAC Plans          
• Conference  Discounts • Chiropractic Assistant Class Discounts      
• Clinical Compass Membership • F4CP Membership    
• Billing & Insurance Portal

Conference & Continuing Education: Access education at reduced rates, including online and in-person options—plus chiropractic assistant X-ray certification and training.

Billing & Insurance Support Portal: Have questions about billing, coding, or revenue cycle management? The member-only portal provides fast, expert guidance to minimize stress.

Member Engagement & Support: ROI: $1,500+

CA Training Programs: Online training programs meet all South Dakota licensure requirements, making onboarding and compliance easy.

List Serve Access: Ask questions, share ideas, and stay current with trends and challenges facing South Dakota chiropractors.

Chaplain Services: Dr. Ivan Ortman offers personal and confidential support—celebrating life’s joys and supporting you through its challenges. Call: 605-359-3289 (no texts, please)

Dedicated Staff & Volunteer Support: Our staff and volunteers work daily to Promote and Protect the chiropractic profession and support your success with strategic leadership and responsive member services.

Practice Protection & Legal Advocacy: ROI: $20,000+

Insurance Equality Laws: We work with insurance carriers, the South Dakota Department of Labor, and the Division of Insurance to advocate for policies that support chiropractic care, promote appropriate patient access, and encourage fair and consistent reimbursement for chiropractic services.

Legislative Action: With a full-time lobbyist working year-round, the SDCA actively engages in the legislative process to advocate for and protect the chiropractic profession. Through ongoing policy work and relationship-building, we help ensure chiropractic remains a strong and respected part of South Dakota’s health care landscape.

Legal Action & Risk Management: The SDCA monitors and responds to regulatory and legal threats to your practice, taking proactive steps to protect chiropractic—so you can focus on caring for your patients without distraction.

Marketing & Practice Visibility: ROI: $5,000+

Marketing & PR Tools: Get professionally designed PR materials, stock images, and monthly social content—saving you hours and thousands in marketing costs.

Ready to Make the Most of Your Membership? You’re not just joining an association. You’re investing in advocacy, protection, professional growth, and thousands in tangible savings. Your membership keeps chiropractic strong in South Dakota—and strengthens your practice every day.