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What is a PCORI Fee? The PCORI fee is an annual charge under the Affordable Care Act, used to fund research that helps patients and providers make informed healthcare decisions. It applies to insurers and sponsors of self-insured health plans and is reported using IRS Form 720.

As the 2025 PCORI filing deadline approaches, it's important for HR professionals to understand what the PCORI fee is, how it applies to their organization, and the key responsibilities they hold in ensuring compliance.

What is Form 7208? Form 7208 is a specialty IRS excise tax form that calculates the 1% excise tax on stock repurchases made by publicly traded (or affiliated foreign) corporations after December 31, 2022.

What Is PCORI? The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) is an independent, nonprofit organization created under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) in 2010. Its primary mission is to fund and support research that helps patients, caregivers, clinicians, and policymakers make better-informed healthcare decisions.

In today’s fast-changing healthcare world, access to reliable research and funding is more important than ever. That’s where PCORI comes in. Whether you are a part of a healthcare organization, academic institution, or community group, understanding how PCORI grants work can help you tap into new opportunities that truly impact patient care.

How Is PCORI Funded? PCORI is primarily funded through the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Trust Fund (PCOR Trust Fund or PCORTF).

The PCORI Fee (Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute Fee) was created under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) to fund PCORI, a non-profit organization that researches ways to improve healthcare outcomes and decision-making.

Many businesses find themselves confused when it comes to the PCORI Fee—what exactly is it, who is responsible for paying it, and does a payroll company handle it? In this blog, we answer all these questions and break down the essentials to help you stay compliant and informed.

The PCORI Fee (Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute Fee) was established under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) to help fund research that evaluates the effectiveness, outcomes, and risks of various medical treatments and health services.

In this blog, we will explore the Self-Insured PCORI Fee in detail, covering key topics such as: Who Should Pay the PCORI Fee for Self-Insured Plans? What is a Multiple Self-Insured Plan?