No Surprises Act
Your Right to a Good Faith Estimate
If you are paying for therapy yourself rather than through insurance, federal law gives you the right to a written estimate of what your care is expected to cost.
The Notice
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 bill for medical items and services.
- 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.
Questions About Your Rights
For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises or call 1-800-985-3059.
How It Works With Vanessa
You can ask for a Good Faith Estimate during your free consultation or when you schedule your first session, and Vanessa will give it to you in writing before that session. If the expected number or type of sessions changes later, you can ask for an updated estimate. Fees and payment are explained on the Fees and Payment page.