No Surprises Act
Your Right to a Good Faith Estimate
You have the right to know what your care will cost, in writing, before you begin.Under the federal No Surprises Act, you have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate explaining how much your care will cost.
What this means for you
Health care providers are required to give clients who don’t have insurance, or who aren’t using insurance, an estimate of the expected charges for 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 clinician — or any provider you choose — for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule a service.
- If you schedule a service, we will give you a Good Faith Estimate in writing at least one business day beforehand.
- If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you can dispute the bill.
- Keep a copy of your Good Faith Estimate in a safe place.
A Good Faith Estimate is provided to you individually, in writing, based on your specific situation — it isn’t a fixed price list. Your clinician will prepare yours as part of getting started. For typical self-pay fees, see Insurance & Rates.
Questions or more information
For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit cms.gov/nosurprises or call 1-800-985-3059.Effective under the No Surprises Act, January 1, 2022.