no surprises act DISCLOSURE

What is a good faith estimate? If you don’t have or are not planning to use health insurance to pay for your care, you are entitled to a “good faith estimate” of how much your care will cost. The estimate must be provided when you schedule care, at least three days in advance of care, or upon request. Estimate should include all expected procedures and supporting care. 

Is the good faith estimate a bill? No, it is not a bill. It is an estimate of your total care costs. Your provider should include everything they can on the estimate. At times you may need care that is unanticipated, if so, that care will not be included on the estimate. If the final bill is at least $400 more than the good faith estimate, you may dispute your bill. 

Make sure to save your good faith estimate. You will need a good faith estimate in writing to dispute your bill.