Good Faith
Estimate
A Good Faith Estimate provides a clear breakdown of expected mental health service costs, so you know what to anticipate before starting care- no surprises, just transparency.
Good Faith Estimate
- You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your medical care will cost.
- Under the law, healthcare providers need to give patients who donʼt have insurance or who are not using insurance an estimate of the bill for medical items and services.
- You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any nonemergency items or services. This includes related costs like medical tests, prescription drugs, equipment, and hospital fees.
- Make sure your healthcare 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 healthcare 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 615-988-4763.
