Jul 02 ,2025

PCORI Filing for 2025 Is Now Open

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.
By focusing on comparative clinical effectiveness research (CER), PCORI ensures that medical choices are guided by reliable, patient-centered evidence.

PCORI Filing for 2025

PCORI fees are applicable to health insurance policies with plan years ending on or after October 1, 2012, and before October 1, 2029. These fees must be reported and paid annually using IRS Form 720.
The good news? PCORI online filing for the 2025 season is now open with Simple720!. This means employers, plan sponsors, and administrators can now complete their filings quickly with our IRS Authorized PCORI Portal and complete it in a few minutes.
Instead of dealing with paperwork and potential errors, filing online through a trusted platform simplifies the process—most users complete their PCORI filing within minutes.
For a step-by-step guide on how to file your PCORI Fee online using Simple720, read our detailed blog post

PCORI Due Date for 2025

The PCORI Fee must be filed by July 31, 2025. While Form 720 is a quarterly return, the PCORI fee is filed only once per year specifically in the second quarter, due by the end of July.

PCORI Fee Amount for 2025

For plan years ending between October 1, 2024, and September 30, 2025, the applicable PCORI fee is $3.47 per covered life. It’s important to accurately calculate the number of covered lives to avoid errors or potential penalties.

Why You Should File Early

Although the due date is July 31, waiting until the last minute can lead to unnecessary stress or missed deadlines. Filing early helps avoid:
Late penalties: 5% of the tax due per month, up to a maximum of 25%
Accrued interest on any outstanding amounts
Technical delays during peak filing times
Manual errors when rushing last minute
By completing your filing early, you stay compliant and avoid costly mistakes.

Conclusion
The PCORI fee may seem like a small compliance item, but it plays a key role in supporting critical healthcare research that benefits patients across the nation. For employers and plan sponsors, timely filing is essential not only to meet IRS obligations but also to avoid unnecessary penalties.
With the filing window for 2025 now open, this is the ideal time to take action. Use an IRS-authorized Online PCORI Submission Portal like Simple720 to file your PCORI fee quickly, accurately, and stress-free.
Don't delay—file today and stay compliant.

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