You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate”
explaining how much your medical care will cost
Under the law, healthcare providers need to offer patients who don’t have insurance or
who are not using insurance an estimate of the bill for medical items and services.
• You have the right to receive, upon request, 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 healthcare provider gives you a Good Faith Estimate in writing at least one
business day before your medical service or item. You can also ask your healthcare 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 $400.00 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you can
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 www.cms.gov/nosurprises
or call (800) 985-3059