No Surprises Act:

The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 established several new requirements for providers. These requirements are referred to as “No Surprises Act.” These rules require providers who are providing services to those who do not have insurance or that are not billing insurance to disclose an approximate estimate of a person’s medical costs for services rendered.

Good Faith Estimate:

You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for total expected cost of any health care items of services. The Good Faith Estimate shows the total expected cost of any non-emergency items or services and equipment. The Good Faith Estimate does not include any unexpected or unforeseen costs that may arise during the course of treatment. You may request a Good Faith Estimate in advance of an already scheduled health care service or item, or before scheduling 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. For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate or the dispute process, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises.