Good Faith Estimate

Last updated October 25, 2025

As of January 1, 2022, state licensed or certified health providers must give a Good Faith Estimate of healthcare charges to every new or continuing client. This applies to clients who are either uninsured or not planning to submit a claim to their health insurance for any health services that they seek.

You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your medical and 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 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 health care provider, and any other provider you choose, for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule a service. 

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.

This Good Faith Estimate does not apply for any late cancellations, no-show fees, any additional sessions requested by you, or any administration fees. Please refer to your informed consents for further details.

 For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises or call (800) 985-3059.