Good Faith Estimate
Your right to a Good Faith Estimate.
You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your medical care will cost.
Under the law, health care providers need to give patients who don’t have insurance or who are not using insurance an estimate of the bill for medical items and services.
What the law says
- 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 like medical tests, prescription drugs, equipment and hospital fees.
- Make sure your health care provider gives you a Good Faith Estimate in writing at least 1 business day before your medical service or item. 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.
- If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you can dispute the bill.
- Make sure to save a copy or picture of your Good Faith Estimate.
For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises or call 1-800-985-3059.
How to ask us
Call the office where you’ll be seen: Odessa (813) 926-5993 or East Lake (727) 242-8388. At our offices inside Visionworks, ask at the front desk or call that office.
Common questions
Who can get a Good Faith Estimate?
Patients who don’t have insurance, or who have insurance but choose not to use it for a visit.
Does this apply to glasses and contact lenses?
Ask us. We’re happy to give you an estimate for your exam and any glasses or contact lenses before you buy.
Related: payment methods · use your benefits
Odessa (813) 926-5993 · East Lake (727) 242-8388