No Surprises Act 2022

You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your medical/mental health care will cost under the law, health care providers need to give patients who don’t have insurance or who are  not using insurance an estimate of the bill for medical 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 at least 1 business day before your medical service or item.

You can also ask your health care provider, and any other provider you choose, for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule service. 

If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you can dispute the bill.

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