The IRS has announced that, for plan years ending on or after October 1, 2014 and before October 1, 2015, the Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute Trust Fund tax (or "PCORI fee") will be $2.08 per covered life, up slightly from the rate of $2.00 per covered life that applied for plan years ending on or after October 1, 2013 and before October 1, 2014.
For insured plans, the PCORI fee is paid by the insurance carrier, but for self-insured plans, the plan sponsor (typically the employer) is responsible for calculating and paying the fee. Payment of the fee is due by July 31 of the year following the calendar year in which the plan year ends. Thus, for example, for plan years ending in 2014, the PCORI fee is due by July 31, 2015. IRS Form 720 must be filed along with payment of the fee.
The announcement (Notice 2014-56) is available here.
