Good Faith Estimate
Your Right to Receive a Good Faith Estimate
Transparency is an important part of the therapeutic relationship. Individuals who are uninsured or who choose not to submit claims to insurance have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate of expected charges for healthcare services.
Under the No Surprises Act, healthcare providers are required to provide an estimate of anticipated costs for scheduled services before treatment begins. This estimate is designed to help you understand the expected cost of care and make informed decisions about your healthcare.
What Is a Good Faith Estimate?
A Good Faith Estimate provides an overview of the expected charges associated with your anticipated services. Because psychotherapy is individualized, the frequency and duration of treatment may vary based on your goals, clinical needs, and progress throughout the therapeutic process.
The estimate provided to you will include:
The services expected to be provided
The anticipated cost of those services
The timeframe covered by the estimate
Provider information and relevant details regarding your care
A Good Faith Estimate is not a contract or guarantee of the total cost of treatment. Your care may change over time based on your clinical needs and therapeutic goals.
Private-Pay Care
Services are provided on a private-pay basis. A personalized Good Faith Estimate will be provided before services begin and may be updated if there are significant changes to your anticipated course of care.
Questions regarding your estimate or anticipated costs are welcomed at any point during the intake process.
For additional information regarding your rights under the No Surprises Act, please visit the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services at www.cms.gov/nosurprises.