Under Section 2799B-6 of the Public Health Service Act, health care providers and health care facilities are required to inform individuals who are not enrolled in a plan or coverage or a Federal health care program, or not seeking to file a claim with their plan or coverage both orally and in writing of their ability, upon request or at the time of scheduling health care items and services, to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” of expected charges.

You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency items or services.

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.