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Notice of Good Faith Estimate

In July 2021, the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, Department of Labor and Department of the Treasury released the “Requirements Related to Surprise Billing; Part I,” to restrict surprise billing for patients in job-based and individual health plans who get emergency care, non-emergency care from out-of-network providers at in-network facilities, and air ambulance services from out-of-network providers.

 

As such, you have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining approximately how much your medical and mental health care will cost.

 

Under the law, health care providers need to give clients who don’t have insurance or who are not using insurance an estimate of the expected charges for medical services, including psychotherapy services. 

 

You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency healthcare services, including psychotherapy services.

 

You can ask your health care provider, and any other provider you choose, for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule a 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

No Surprises Overview and Fact Sheet

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