GOOD FAITH ESTIMATE

YOUR RIGHT TO RECEIVE A GOOD FAITH ESTIMATE

You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your health care services are expected to cost.

Under federal law, health care providers are required to provide patients who do not have insurance or who are not using insurance to pay for their care an estimate of the expected charges for health care services.

If you schedule a health care service at least 3 business days in advance, make sure your health care provider gives you a Good Faith Estimate in writing within the required timeframe. You can also ask your health care provider for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule a service.

If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you may be able to 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 the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) website or call 1-800-985-3059.