You are entitled to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” detailing the anticipated cost of your medical care. According to the law, healthcare providers are obligated to provide patients without insurance coverage or those not utilizing insurance with an approximation of expenses for medical items and services.
Your entitlement extends to a Good Faith Estimate encompassing the complete projected expenditure for all non-emergency items or services. This encompasses associated expenses such as medical examinations, prescribed medications, equipment, and hospital charges.
It is essential that your healthcare provider furnishes you with a written Good Faith Estimate at least one business day before your scheduled medical service or item. You also have the prerogative to request a Good Faith Estimate from your healthcare provider, as well as any other chosen provider, before scheduling a particular item or service.
Should you receive a bill that exceeds your Good Faith Estimate by a margin of at least $400, you reserve the right to contest the bill.
We recommend safeguarding a copy or image of your Good Faith Estimate for your records.
For inquiries or further information regarding your entitlement to a Good Faith Estimate, please visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises.