Good faith estimates only list expected charges for a single provider or facility. You may get an estimate from both your provider and facility, or from multiple providers. The estimate must: Include an itemized list with specific details and expected charges for items and services related to your care.
The good faith estimate must include a number of disclaimers. For example, it must state that the estimate is based on information known at the time it was created. Therefore, it won't include any costs for unanticipated items or services that are not reasonably expected and that could occur due to unforeseen events.
Implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing (often simplified to good faith) is a rule used by most courts in the United States that requires every party in a contract to implement the agreement as intended, not using means to undercut the purpose of the transaction.
The estimate must: Include an itemized list with specific details and expected charges for items and services related to your care. For example: you're scheduled for surgery. You should request 2 good faith estimates: one from the surgeon, and one from the hospital.
The good faith estimate must include a number of disclaimers. For example, it must state that the estimate is based on information known at the time it was created. Therefore, it won't include any costs for unanticipated items or services that are not reasonably expected and that could occur due to unforeseen events.
A GFE shows the costs of non-emergency psychotherapy services that are reasonably expected for your mental health needs and the estimate is based upon information known at the time the estimate was created.
Good faith estimates only list expected charges for a single provider or facility. You may get an estimate from both your provider and facility, or from multiple providers. The estimate must: Include an itemized list with specific details and expected charges for items and services related to your care.
The good faith estimate must include a number of disclaimers. For example, it must state that the estimate is based on information known at the time it was created. Therefore, it won't include any costs for unanticipated items or services that are not reasonably expected and that could occur due to unforeseen events.
A good faith estimate isn't a bill Generally, the good faith estimate must include expected charges for: The primary item or service • Any other items or services you're reasonably expected to get as part of the primary item or service for that period of care.
IMPORTANT: You aren't required to sign this form and shouldn't sign it if you didn't have a choice of health care provider before scheduling care.