You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your health care will cost.
Under the law, health care providers need to give Self-pay Patients, patients who do not have insurance coverage, those who have out-of-network insurance coverage, or patients who have decided not to use their insurance coverage, an estimate of their charges for health care items and services before those items or services are provided.
- You and your provider will discuss and decide on recommended services at your visit.
- You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any health care items or services upon request or when scheduling services at least three business days in advance. This includes related charges such as office visit charges, lab test, x-ray, procedures, immunizations or other services you may receive.
- We will provide a Good Faith Estimate upon request or if your appointment is scheduled more than 3 business days in advance.
- If you receive a bill that is at significantly more than your Good Faith Estimate, you can dispute the bill. Please contact the Student Health Center Billing Department at 512.245.2161 or visit CMS.gov's site about medical bill rights.
- Make sure to save a copy or picture of your Good Faith Estimate and the bill.