GOOD FAITH ESTIMATE

Under Section 2799B-6 of the Public Health Service Act, health care providers and facilities are required to inform individuals who are not enrolled in a health plan or coverage, not part of a Federal health care program, or not intending to file a claim with their plan or coverage, that they are entitled to receive a Good Faith Estimate of expected charges. This must be provided both orally and in writing, either upon request or when scheduling health care items or services.

Your Rights:
  • You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate that explains how much your medical care will cost.
  • This applies if you don’t have insurance or aren’t using insurance for your care.
  • The estimate will include the total expected costs for non-emergency services, including related items like medical tests, prescription drugs, equipment, and facility fees.

What You Should Know:
  • You should receive your Good Faith Estimate in writing at least 1 business day before your scheduled service.
  • You can also request a Good Faith Estimate at any time—even before scheduling a service.
  • If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you have the right to dispute the bill.

Be sure to keep a copy of your Good Faith Estimate for your records.

For more information about your rights, visit: www.cms.gov/nosurprises