Under Section 2799B-6 of the Public Health Service Act, health care providers and health care facilities are required to provide a good faith estimate of expected charges for items and services to individuals who are not enrolled in a plan or coverage or a Federal health care program, or not seeking to file a claim with their plan or coverage both orally and in writing, upon request or at the time of scheduling health care items and services.

 

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 patients who don’t 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 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 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.

 

DISCLAIMER: This Good Faith Estimate shows the costs of items and services that are  reasonably expected for your health care needs for an item or service. The estimate is based on information known at the time the estimate was created.

The Good Faith Estimate does not include any unknown or unexpected costs that may arise during treatment. You could be charged more if complications or special circumstances occur. If this happens, federal law allows you to dispute

(appeal) the bill.

 

For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises or call 561-366-2435.