Your Right to a Good Faith Estimate

Federal law requires health care providers and facilities to inform patients who do not have insurance, are not using insurance, or are not enrolled in a federal health care program about their right to receive a Good Faith Estimate of expected charges for medical services.

A Good Faith Estimate explains how much your medical care is expected to cost before you receive services.

If you are uninsured or choosing not to use insurance, you have the right to receive a written estimate of the total expected cost for any non-emergency medical services. This estimate may include related charges such as lab tests, prescription medications, medical equipment, and facility or hospital fees.

Your health care provider must give you a Good Faith Estimate in writing at least one business day before your scheduled service or item. You may also request a Good Faith Estimate at any time before scheduling care from your provider or from any other provider of your choice.

If you receive a bill that is $400 or more higher than your Good Faith Estimate, you have the right to dispute the charge.

Be sure to keep a copy of your Good Faith Estimate for your records.

For more information about your rights, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises.