Patient Rights

Under the law, health care providers need to give patients who do not have insurance, or who are not using insurance, a cost estimate of the bill for medical items and services.

You have the right to receive a good faith estimate for the cost of items and services that are reasonably expected for your treatment. Based on the information known at the time the estimate is created, your estimate will include costs related to your visit such as medical tests, medications, and equipment.

Your health care provider must give you a good faith estimate in writing for scheduled services within designated time frames. You can also ask your health care provider for a good faith estimate before you schedule an item or 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.

 

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806.743.2669

For questions or more information about your right to a good faith estimate, visit cms.gov/nosurprises.