Good Faith Estimate
Notice of Compliance with the “No Surprises Act”
Effective January 1, 2022, a ruling went into effect called the "No Surprises Act" which requires all health care providers, including mental health practitioners, to provide a "Good Faith Estimate" to clients/patients who don’t have insurance or who are not using insurance. The Good Faith Estimate will explain in detail what to expect regarding the cost of your medical/mental health care. Some of your rights under this law are detailed below.
You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency items or services.
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.
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 1-800-985-3059.
Note:
These laws do not currently apply to clients who are using insurance benefits, including "out-of-network benefits'' (i.e. Submitting Superbills to insurance for reimbursement).