Good Faith estimate

Effective January 1, 2022, a ruling went into effect called the “No Surprise Act” which requires practitioners to provide a “Good Faith Estimate” about out-of-network care. The Good Faith Estimate strives to show the cost of items and services that are reasonably expected for your healthcare needs based on your diagnosis, type of treatment, and your clinical needs. You may request a Good Faith Estimate prior to beginning therapy, which can be better personalized to you after an initial complimentary phone assessment; this estimate is not a contract for services and does not obligate you to initiate therapy. Should you instead choose to schedule an initial assessment appointment, the Good Faith Estimate will be provided after that appointment with more details about your presenting concerns and goals for treatment. 

Importantly, the Good Faith Estimate is only an estimate, and many factors may affect the actual cost of therapy over time (e.g., new clinical issues and goals, homework compliance, life events that may interrupt treatment, etc.). I will let you know as soon as possible of any changes expected with regards to ongoing treatment (e.g., change in session frequency, diagnosis, and treatment goal changes), and you will be provided with a new Good Faith Estimate.

If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you can dispute the bill via the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Make sure to save a copy of your Good Faith Estimate, as it may be needed if you choose to dispute your bill. For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises or call (800)985-3059.