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Under federal law, health care providers need to give patients who don't have certain types of health care coverage, or who are not using certain types of health care coverage, an estimate of the expected charges for medical items and services, including psychotherapy services.

• You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency items or services, including psychotherapy services. This applies to new and current clients who are uninsured or who are not planning to submit a claim to their insurance for services.

• You can ask your health care provider, and any other health care provider you choose, for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule an item or service.

• If you schedule an item or service at least 3 business days in advance, your health care provider must give you a Good Faith Estimate in writing within 1 business day after scheduling.

• If you schedule an item or service at least 10 business days in advance, your health care provider must give you a Good Faith Estimate in writing within 3 business days after scheduling.

• 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.

Please review my sliding scale rates for an idea of where your session cost may fall.

For questions or more information

Website: www.cms.gov/nosurprises/consumers

Phone: 1-800-985-3059