Good Faith Estimate

You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your medical 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 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.

If you schedule a service at least 3 business days in advance, you have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate in writing:

• If you schedule 3–9 business days before your appointment, your provider must give you the estimate within 1 business day after scheduling.

• If you schedule 10 or more business days before your appointment, your provider must give you the estimate within 3 business days after scheduling.

You may also request a Good Faith Estimate before scheduling a service. Your provider must give you the estimate within 3 business days after your request.

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.