Starting January 1st 2022, the “No Surprises Act” requires healthcare providers to give patients who choose self-pay arrangements an estimate in writing of the total charges incurred under their agreement.

Patients are entitled to receive a Good Faith Estimate that details expected costs associated with non-emergency healthcare services, including psychotherapy services. Be sure to request one from your healthcare provider, and keep a copy for future reference.

Although a Good Faith Estimate provides an estimate of service costs, it should not be seen as binding and does not bind patients to utilize providers listed therein.

The frequency and cost of appointments required of any particular patient will depend on their unique needs and what has been agreed upon with their therapist.

A Good Faith Estimate is calculated based on information known at the time it was formulated and does not account for unexpected costs that may arise during treatment.

If actual charges exceed what was estimated in their Good Faith Estimate, patients have the right to initiate a dispute resolution process.

Patients should feel free to reach out whenever they have queries regarding their treatment plan or the information provided in their Good Faith Estimate.

Patients looking for information about their right to a Good Faith Estimate can visit CMS.gov/nosurprises.