Good Faith Estimate: Under the law, health care providers need to give clients who don’t have insurance or are not using insurance (including clients who pay out-of- pocket and request insurance reimbursement) an estimate of the bill for medical items and services including psychotherapy. 

You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency items or services, including psychotherapy services. You can ask your health care 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 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 the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) at (800) 368-1019.