PCORI Fee Explained: What Employers Need to Know Before the July 31 Deadline

Dawn Carlisle of JS Benefits Group explains the PCORI fee, who must pay it, IRS Form 720 filing requirements, and the July 31 compliance deadline for employers.

If your organization offers a self-funded, level-funded, or Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA), there’s an annual IRS filing requirement that’s easy to overlook but important to complete on time—the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) fee. Although the fee itself is relatively small, missing the filing deadline can result in penalties and interest. Understanding who must pay, […]