No Surprises Act

Beginning January 1, 2022, The “No Surprises” Act requires health care practitioners to inform new and prospective clients (uninsured and private pay) that they have a right to a “Good Faith Estimate” on the charges they may be billed.

What is a Good Faith Estimate?

Under the No Surprises Act, health care providers need to give clients who don’t have insurance or who are not using insurance an estimate of the expected charges for medical services, including psychotherapy services.

You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency healthcare services, including psychotherapy services. You can ask your healthcare provider, and any other provider you choose, for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule a service, or at any time during treatment. 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, or how to dispute a bill, see your Estimate, or visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises.

I look forward to talking with you and answering any questions you may have about the “No Surprises” Act and Good Faith Estimates.

Dakia Davis, LCSW

Private Practice Owner & Therapist