No Surprises Act
Good Faith Estimate
Uninsured or self-pay?
You have the right to an estimate of the bill for any non-emergency items and services.
In writing, in advance
Get your Good Faith Estimate in writing at least 1 business day before your service.
$400 over? Dispute it
If your bill is at least $400 more than your estimate, you can dispute the bill.
Official notice
Your right to a Good Faith Estimate
You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate explaining how much your medical 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. 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. If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you can dispute the bill. For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises.
