No Surprises Act

You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your medical 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.  It is important to note that you may save money by choosing an in-network provider. 

• You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency items or services. This includes related costs like medical tests, prescription drugs, equipment, and hospital fees.

• Make sure your health care provider gives you a Good Faith Estimate in writing at least 1 business day before your medical service or item. You can also ask your health care provider, and any other provider you choose, 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.

A Good Faith Estimate does NOT include no-shows, late cancellations, or other fees, which by definition are unexpected and cannot be predicted to compile a Good Faith Estimate in advance. Jacobson Therapy offers Good Faith Estimates that project out 12 months in advance. Essentially, your estimate will give you a reasonable idea of what to expect in terms of therapy costs for one year based on my current rates and the frequency of sessions that we mutually agree upon in advance.

For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises or call 1-800-985-3059.