No Surprises Act and Good Faith Estimate

The No Surprises Act is a federal law that was passed in December 2020 as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act. It is designed to protect clients from unexpected medical bills, particularly in situations where clients receive care from out-of-network providers without their knowledge or consent.

Under the No Surprises Act, all self-pay clients (this does not apply to those who use insurance benefits) must be given a good faith estimate of the expected costs for any scheduled care. The goal of the No Surprises Act is to protect patients from surprise medical bills and to ensure that they have access to the care they need without facing unexpected financial burdens.

At Reflecting Pool Counseling, LLC, I am committed to providing my clients with transparent and accurate information about the cost of services they will receive. I believe that clients should be able to make informed decisions about their care without any unexpected bills or fees.

As part of this commitment, I provide self-pay clients with a good faith estimate of the cost of their services before they are provided. If an individual does not have health insurance that I accept for payment, or if they choose to self-pay, they are eligible to receive a “good faith estimate” of what they may be charged, before they receive treatment.

I believe that every client deserves high-quality care that is affordable and accessible. By providing accurate and transparent information about the cost of my services, I hope to help my clients make informed decisions and avoid any unexpected bills or fees. If you are self-pay, you will receive a personalized good faith estimate with your initial onboarding paperwork and prior to our first appointment.