You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your medical care will cost.

Under the law, health care providers are required to give patients who do not have insurance or who are not using insurance an estimate of the bill for medical items and services.

Your Rights:

• 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 medical tests, prescription drugs, equipment, and hospital fees.
• Ensure that 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 request a Good Faith Estimate from your health care provider, and any other provider you choose, before scheduling an item or service.
• If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you have the right to dispute the bill.
• Make sure to save a copy or picture of your Good Faith Estimate for your records.

For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises.