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Good Faith Estimate
For clients who don’t have insurance or who are not using insurance
In short
- If you don’t have insurance or aren’t using it, you have the right to a Good Faith Estimate of what your care will cost.
- It should be in writing, at least 1 business day before your service.
- If your bill is at least $400 more than the estimate, you can dispute the bill.
- Save a copy or picture of your estimate.
The full notice below is what applies.
Your right to an estimate
You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your medical care will cost. Under the law, health care providers need to give an estimate of the bill for medical items and services to clients who don’t have insurance or who are not using insurance.
What to know
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Questions
For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises or call us at (310) 853-3128.
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