What is a Good Faith Estimate?
Under the No Surprises Act, health care providers are required to give patients who don't have insurance, or who are not using insurance, an estimate of the expected charges for medical services, including psychotherapy services.
Your Rights
You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency healthcare services, including psychotherapy.
- You can ask your health care provider for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule a service, or at any time during treatment.
- 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.
Standard Session Rates
Individual therapy sessions (50 minutes) are billed at $155 per session. The frequency of sessions is determined collaboratively between you and your therapist, typically weekly or every other week.
For example, if you are seen weekly for one month, the estimated total would be approximately $620 (4 sessions × $155). If you are seen every other week, the estimated total would be approximately $310 per month.
Important Notes
The Good Faith Estimate is not a contract and does not require you to obtain the services listed. The estimate is based on information known at the time it was created. The actual charges may differ if the services provided change.
If you are billed for more than the Good Faith Estimate, you have the right to dispute the charges. You may contact the health care provider to negotiate the bill, or you may contact the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) at www.cms.gov/nosurprises for more information about your rights or to file a complaint.
Questions?
For questions or to request a personalized Good Faith Estimate, please call 615-497-0219 or book an appointment online.