Notice of Right to Receive a Good Faith Estimate of Expected Charges Under the No Surprises Act
You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your medical care will cost
As of January 1, 2022, under Section 2799B-6 of the Public Health Service Act, healthcare providers and healthcare facilities are required to inform patients who don’t have insurance or who are not using insurance, both orally and in writing of their right, upon request or at the time of scheduling health care items and services, to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” of expected charges. The Good Faith Estimate is an estimate of the bill for medical items and services.
Your Rights to Receive a Good Faith Estimate (GFE) Under the No Surprises Act
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 one 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 630-277-9345.