Your Right to a “Good Faith Estimate”

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You have the right to receive a "Good Faith Estimate" explaining how much your medical care may cost Under the No Surprises Act, health care providers need to give uninsured patients and patients who are not using insurance (“self-pay” patients) an estimate of the bill for medical items and services.

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• You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency items or services. This includes related costs like medical tests, prescription drugs, equipment, and hospital fees.

• Your healthcare provider must give you a Good Faith Estimate in writing for scheduled services within designated time frames, at least 1 business day before your medical service or item. You can also ask your healthcare provider 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.

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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.