Your Right to a Good Faith Estimate
Last updated: August 2026
You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your medical care will cost.
Under the federal No Surprises Act, health care providers must give patients who do not have insurance, or who choose not to use their insurance, an estimate of the expected charges for medical services.
Your rights
- You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of non-emergency services, including psychiatric evaluation, psychotherapy, medication management, and the practice’s assessment services.
- You may ask the practice for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule a service, and you will receive one in writing at least one business day before your first scheduled 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.
How this applies at MindFirst
MindFirst is an out-of-network practice and does not bill insurance directly; a superbill is provided for reimbursement. Because of this, every prospective patient is entitled to a Good Faith Estimate. Fees are discussed transparently before the Foundation Evaluation, and a written estimate is provided at scheduling and upon request at any time.
Questions
For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises or call 1–800–985–3059. To request an estimate from the practice, write to admin@neuroscienceforthemind.com or call (917) 993-3292.