What Is a Good Faith Estimate?
UNDERSTANDING THE GOOD FAITH ESTIMATE
Under Section 2799B-6 of the Public Health Service Act, health care providers and health care facilities are required to inform individuals who are not enrolled in a plan or coverage or a Federal health care program, or not seeking to file a claim with their plan or coverage both orally and in writing of their ability, upon request or at the time of scheduling health care items and services, to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” of expected charges.
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You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your medical care will cost. Coaching services and some Hypnosis services are not included under the Good Faith Estimate
provision of the No Surprises Act as they aren’t considered medical services. Under the law, only healthcare
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.
Transparency in Healthcare Costs
YOUR FINANCIAL PREVIEW OF HEALTHCARE
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.
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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.
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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.
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