No Surprises Act

As a patient receiving out of network services, you are protected from surprise/balance billing under the No Surprises Act.  

If you are seeking medical or mental health care, you are entitled to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” detailing the costs involved. 

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It is required by federal law that mental health care providers estimate psychotherapy charges for patients who do not have insurance or do not plan to use insurance to cover the cost of therapy. It is your right to receive a Good Faith Estimate of the total costs associated with any non-emergency healthcare services, including psychotherapy. 

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Prior to scheduling a service, you have the right to ask your mental health care provider, and any other medical providers, for a Good Faith Estimate. You are entitled to an updated Good Faith Estimate any time the cost of services are expected to change. If the bill you receive exceeds your Good Faith Estimate by at least $400, you have the right to dispute it. 

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For questions, and more information about your protection under the No Surprises Act
visit: www.cms.gov/nosurprises.