Fees and Insurance

Good Faith Estimate

You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your medical care will cost.

Under the law, health care providers need to give patiens who do not have insuracne or who are not using insurance an estiate of the bill for medical items and serivces.

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

• 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 Fair 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 more questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises.