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 need to give patients who don’t have insurance or who are not
using insurance as 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 nonemergency items or services. This includes related costs like medical tests, prescription drugs,
    equipment, and hospital fees.
  • Make sure your healthcare 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 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.