YOUR RIGHT TO RECEIVE A GOOD FAITH ESTIMATE
Under federal law, individuals who do not have health insurance or who are not using health insurance to pay for services have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate of expected charges for their care.
You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the expected cost of psychotherapy services before receiving those services.
If you schedule services:
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3–9 business days in advance: you should receive a written Good Faith Estimate within 1 business day after scheduling.
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10 or more business days in advance: you should receive a written Good Faith Estimate within 3 business days after scheduling.
You may also request a Good Faith Estimate before scheduling services. If you do, you should receive the estimate in writing within 3 business days of your request.
If a bill from a provider is at least $400 more than the Good Faith Estimate from that provider, you may be eligible to dispute the bill through the federal patient-provider dispute resolution process.
Keep a copy of your Good Faith Estimate for your records.
For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate or the federal dispute process, visit the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services No Surprises website or call the No Surprises Help Desk at 1-800-985-3059.
Updated: August 2026