What this means
Under the law, health care providers must give patients who do not 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 such as medical tests, prescription drugs, equipment and facility fees.
- Make sure your health care provider gives you a Good Faith Estimate in writing at least one business day before your medical service or item. You can also ask any provider for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule.
- If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you can dispute the bill.
- Keep a copy or a photograph of your Good Faith Estimate.
How to get one from us
Ask. Call (480) 616-0356 and tell us you are uninsured or not using insurance, and we will put an estimate in writing. You do not have to be scheduled to ask, and asking does not commit you to anything.
If you do have insurance and are using it, this particular right does not apply to you — but we verify your benefits before your visit either way, and we will tell you what we expect your share to be. See our Financial Policy.
An estimate is an estimate. It reflects what we expect your care to involve when we write it. If your treatment plan changes, we will tell you and issue a new one.
Questions, or to dispute a bill
For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit cms.gov/nosurprises or call 1-800-985-3059.