No Surprises Act/Good Faith Estimate

Under Section 2799B-6 of the Public  Health Service Act, health care providers and health care facilities are  required to inform individuals who are not enrolled in a plan or  coverage or a Federal health care program, or not seeking to file a  claim with their plan or coverage both orally and in writing of their  ability, upon request or at the time of scheduling health care items and  services, to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” of expected charges.

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 items or 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 or call (800) 368-1019