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.
What this means at Meaningful Psychiatry
Dr. Badeea Qureshi, MD sees patients on a private-pay basis, so if you see Dr. Qureshi, you will receive a Good Faith Estimate before your first appointment. Because psychiatric care is often ongoing, your estimate may cover a series of expected visits (up to 12 months) and will be updated if your treatment plan changes.
You can ask for a Good Faith Estimate at any time by emailing admin@meaningfulpsychiatry.com or calling or texting 425-272-5931. See our insurance and payment options for more on how to pay for care.