Your rights
Good Faith Estimate
Federal law gives you the right to know what your care will cost before you receive it.
In shortIf you are uninsured, or insured but choosing not to use your benefits, you have the right to a written estimate of the cost of your care. You will receive one before your first session, and you can request one any time.
What the law says
Under the federal No Surprises Act, health care providers must give clients who are uninsured or not using insurance an estimate of expected charges for services, including psychotherapy.
- You are entitled to a Good Faith Estimate in writing at least one business day before a scheduled service, and you can ask for one at any time before scheduling.
- The estimate covers the expected cost of sessions over a defined period, based on the fee and the frequency you and Annalis discuss.
- Therapy is ongoing rather than fixed in length, so the estimate reflects a reasonable expectation and is updated if the plan changes.
- If you are billed at least $400 more than your estimate, you may dispute the bill through the federal patient-provider dispute resolution process within 120 days of the bill date.
What yours will include
- Your name and date of birth, and the provider's name, license, NPI, and address.
- The services expected, with their billing codes, for example 90847 for family or couples psychotherapy.
- The fee per session and the expected number of sessions over the period.
- The total expected cost.
How to get one
You will receive a Good Faith Estimate with your intake paperwork. To request one sooner, or to ask questions about it, contact Annalis Garrido, LMFT at [hello@yourdomain.com] or[(212) 000-0000]. Current session fees are listed on thefees and insurance page.
For more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit cms.gov/nosurprises or call 1-800-985-3059.