GOOD FAITH ESTIMATE
YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO RECEIVE A “GOOD FAITH ESTIMATE” EXPLAINING HOW MUCH YOUR MEDICAL CARE WILL COST"
You need to know that you have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” that explains the expected cost of your medical care. This is especially crucial if you don’t have insurance or are not using insurance for your care.
Under the law, healthcare providers are required to provide patients with 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, including related costs such as medical tests, prescription drugs, equipment, and hospital fees.
Your healthcare provider must give you a Good Faith Estimate in writing at least one business day before your medical service or item. You are also entitled to ask for a Good Faith Estimate from any other provider before scheduling an item or service.
If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you have the right to dispute the bill.
Be sure to keep a copy or a picture of your Good Faith Estimate. If you have questions or need more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, please visit http://www.cms.gov/nosurprises.