Did you know you have the right to get a “Good Faith Estimate” for your medical or mental health care costs? It's pretty handy, especially if you’re not using insurance or don’t have any. Basically, health care providers are supposed to give you an estimate of what your medical services, including things like therapy, will cost.

 

Ever wondered about the total cost of a doctor's appointment or therapy session before you go? You can actually ask your health care provider—or any provider you're considering—how much it’ll cost beforehand. Isn’t that great? This way, you can plan better and avoid any surprise bills.

 

Here’s the cool part: if you ever get a bill that’s more than $400 over what they estimated, you’ve got the right to dispute it. Just make sure you keep a copy or snap a picture of your Good Faith Estimate for your records. Need more info or have any questions? You can always check out www.cms.gov/nosurprises. It's there to help make things clearer for you!