Good Faith Estimate

What is a Good Faith Estimate?

Under the law, health care providers need to give clients who don’t have insurance or who are not using insurance for reimbursement an estimate of the bill for services.

You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency items or services. For psychotherapists this means the cost per session.

Make sure your health care provider gives you a Good Faith Estimate in writing at least 1 business day before your medical service or item. You can also ask your health care provider, and any other provider you choose, for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule an item or service.

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

For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises.