The No Surprises Act

 

Under Section 2799B-6 of the Public Health Service Act, health care providers are required to provide individuals who are not enrolled in a health care insurance plan, or who are not seeking to file a claim with their insurance provider, a "Good Faith Estimate" of expected charges. Upon request, or at the time of services, this estimate will be provided orally and in writing for those who are uninsured or not utilizing their insurance. 

 

• You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your medical care will cost. At Human Wellness Collective, your session will be billed at the same rate per session for the duration of your treatment. Cost of services are based on the qualifications of your clinician, i.e. HSPP, LMHC/LCSW/LMFT, or LMHCA. The cost for services is broken down into these three categories. The initial assessment is slightly higher than a normal session fee. Our assessment fee is always billed at the same price based on the category of provider you are seeing. Regular session fees are based on the category of provider and the amount of time of your session. Sessions are billed as 60, 45, or 30 minutes. A typical session is billed at 60 minutes unless you see your provider for less time. Our fees are set and based on the category of your provider and the time spent in session. 

 

• Under the law, health care providers need to give patients who do not have insurance, or who are not using insurance, an estimate of the bill for medical items and services. This is available upon request for those who do not have insurance, wish to see a provider out of network, or will not be using insurance.

 

• You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the expected cost of any non-emergency items or services. This includes related costs like medical tests, prescription drugs, equipment, and hospital fees. We can provide you with the hourly rate you will pay which will be based on the clinician you are seeing. This fee will remain consistent throughout your treatment.

 

• 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.

 

• According to the No Surprises Act, if you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate for any date of service, 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 Good Faith Estimate, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises