YOUR RIGHT TO A GOOD FAITH ESTIMATE

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

Under the law, healthcare providers must 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.
• Timing of your estimate:
  • If you schedule a service at least 3 business days in advance, your provider must give you a Good Faith Estimate in writing within 1 business day after scheduling.
  • If you schedule a service at least 10 business days in advance, your provider must give you a Good Faith Estimate in writing within 3 business days after scheduling.
  • You can also ask any healthcare provider for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule a service. They must provide it in writing within 3 business days.
• If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you can dispute the bill.
• 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 1-800-985-3059.