Good Faith Estimate / No Surprises Act

Effective August 2026

Under the federal No Surprises Act, you have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate explaining how much your mental health care will cost.

Your rights

• If you are uninsured or are not using insurance for your care, you have the right to a Good Faith Estimate of the expected charges for services.
• You may ask for a Good Faith Estimate before scheduling, and you will receive one automatically when you schedule at least three business days in advance.
• Make sure your estimate is in writing, and keep a copy.
• If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you may dispute the bill through the federal patient–provider dispute resolution process.

Because counseling is ongoing and the number of sessions varies, an estimate is based on the expected fee per session and an anticipated frequency and range of sessions. The estimate is not a contract and does not require you to attend a set number of sessions.

To request a Good Faith Estimate or to ask questions about fees, call (806) 848-7316. For more information about your rights, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises.