Good Faith Estimate
Your Right to a Good Faith Estimate
Newfound Journey Counseling does not bill health insurance, so the federal No Surprises Act gives you the right to know what your care is expected to cost before you begin.
Notice of your rights
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.
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 this works in my practice
When you schedule your first session, I will send you a written Good Faith Estimate based on my fee of $100 per 60-minute session and the number of sessions we expect over the coming year. Because therapy is ongoing, I will update the estimate if your expected care changes, and at least once every 12 months.
You can also request a Good Faith Estimate before scheduling. Just call (603) 270-6645 or email sean.goldman@newfoundjourneycounseling.com, and I will send it to you within 3 business days.
If you use a superbill to seek reimbursement from your insurance, you are still considered self-pay with me, and these rights still apply to you.