No Surprises Act
Good Faith Estimate Notice
As of January 1, 2022 The No Surprises Act requires providers to inform their uninsured and private pay patients that they have a right to a
“Good Faith Estimate” to help them estimate the expected charges they may be billed.
You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your mental health care will cost.
Under the law, health care providers need to give clients who don’t have insurance or who are not using insurance an estimate of the expected charges for medical services, including psychotherapy services. EnCourage Counseling Services LLC is considered an out-of-network provider. All session fees are due at the time of service. There is no surprise billing because the cost of service is straightforward and due at the time of the session. If a client chooses to seek reimbursement from their insurance provider, it is the clients’ responsibility. The counselors at EnCourage Counseling Services LLC will not bill the insurance companies.
You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency healthcare services, including psychotherapy services.
You can ask your health care provider, and any other provider you choose, for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule a 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 (800) 985-3059.