Good Faith Estimate (No Surprises Act)
You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your medical care may cost.
The No Surprises Act was designed to protect consumers from receiving unexpected medical bills. The Good Faith Estimate provision of the No Surprises Act is designed to give consumers predictability in how much they will be charged for the healthcare services they will be receiving, prior to their appointment. You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate explaining the estimated cost of your care.
Under the No Surprises Act, healthcare providers need to give patients who don’t have insurance or are not using insurance an estimate of the bill for medical items and services.
This estimate covers the total expected cost of any non-emergency services, including related fees for things like labs, medications, or equipment (if applicable).
What to Expect:
Make sure your healthcare provider gives you a Good Faith Estimate in writing at least one business day before your scheduled medical service.
You can also request a Good Faith Estimate at any time, even before you book an appointment.
If your final bill is $400 or more above the Good Faith Estimate, you have the right to dispute the bill.
Make sure to save a copy or picture of your Good Faith Estimate.
To receive a Good Faith Estimate, contact Dr. Sarah Coren. For questions or more info, visit: www.cms.gov/nosurprises