Good Faith Estimate Notice

  • You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your medical care and mental health care will cost.

  • Under the law, health care providers need to give patients who don’t have insurance or who are not using insurance an estimate of the bill for medical items and services.

  • You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency items or services, including psychotherapy services; other examples include medical tests, prescription drugs, equipment, and hospital fees.

  • You can ask your health care provider to give you a Good Faith Estimate in writing at least one business day before your scheduled services. You can also ask your health care provider, and any other provider you choose, for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule a health care item or service.

  • If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you can dispute the bill.

  • Make sure to save a copy or picture of your Good Faith Estimate.

  • For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises or call 800-985-3059.