If you do not have insurance or do not plan to use it, federal law generally gives you the right to an estimate of expected charges before scheduled care.
The federal Good Faith Estimate right is designed primarily for uninsured and self-pay patients.
You can ask for a Good Faith Estimate for scheduled items or services.
If you do not seek reimbursement from your plan, you are generally treated as self-pay for this purpose.
Contact your health plan for benefit and cost-sharing information. An insurer's estimate is separate from this federal self-pay process.
Federal timing depends on when care is scheduled or when you request an estimate without scheduling.
The estimate is generally due within 1 business day after scheduling.
The estimate is generally due within 3 business days after scheduling.
The estimate is generally due within 3 business days after the request.
Federal rules generally do not require a Good Faith Estimate for emergency care, walk-in care, or services scheduled fewer than 3 business days in advance.
Current federal estimates generally cover the provider or facility issuing them. Care involving other organizations may require separate estimates.
Tell us the planned service, the appointment date if scheduled, and that you are uninsured or do not plan to use insurance. We may need additional details before an estimate can be prepared.
If a bill from a provider or facility is at least $400 above the amount that provider or facility listed in the Good Faith Estimate, the bill may qualify for the federal patient-provider dispute process. A dispute generally must be started within 120 calendar days of the date on the initial bill.
Our team can explain how to request an estimate from Broad Medical Group.
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