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

Under the law, health care providers need to give patients and clients who don't have insurance or who are not using insurance an estimate of the bill for medical and health care items and services.

• 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 costs like medical tests, prescription drugs, equipment, and hospital fees.
• Make sure your health care provider gives you a Good Faith Estimate in writing before your appointment for an item or service. If you schedule an appointment at least 3 days in advance, you have the right to a Good Faith Estimate within 1 business day after scheduling. If you schedule an appointment at least 10 days in advance, you have the right to a Good Faith Estimate within 3 business days after scheduling.
• You can also 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 ask, you have the right to a Good Faith Estimate within 3 business days after the request.
• If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you can dispute the bill.
• Make sure you 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 1-800-985-3059.