Your right to a Good Faith Estimate

What the law says

Under Section 2799B-6 of the Public Health Service Act, health care providers and facilities are required to inform people who are not enrolled in a plan or coverage, or who are not seeking to file a claim with their plan or coverage, of their right to a Good Faith Estimate of expected charges, both orally and in writing, on request or at the time of scheduling.

• 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 one business day before your service. You can also ask your provider, and any other provider you choose, for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule.
• 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 cms.gov/nosurprises or call 1-800-985-3059.

What hypnotherapy for pain with me costs

I am private pay and I don't bill insurance, so this applies to everyone I work with. There are no tests, prescriptions, equipment or facility fees. The only charges are the sessions themselves.

• Individual session, 60 minutes, online: $250
• Weekly online group session: $100 a person

For long-standing pain the research supports eight sessions or more, so a typical course is eight individual sessions at $250, which is $2,000, paid one session at a time. Before we start, you get a written estimate inside your SimplePractice client portal based on what we agree on, and a new one if the plan changes. You can ask for an estimate at any time through the contact page.