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

 

As of January 1, 2022, per the Public Health Service Act (PHSA 2799B-6) a good faith estimate for services rendered shall be provided to patients by all providers and facilities (45 CFR 149.610).

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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.

 

• 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.

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UPDATED ON: 1/1/2022