Government and public statistics
Medical bill rights
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, n.d.
Read the originalRead on October 17, 2026
- What it is
- The CMS consumer page on the good faith estimate that providers must give patients who are uninsured or self-pay, and on the right to dispute a bill.
- How much weight it carries
- Official federal consumer guidance on the No Surprises Act protections. It summarizes the rule and does not replace the regulation text.
Facts taken from this source
- If you do not use health insurance, providers generally must give you a good faith estimate of what your care will cost, usually when you book it or when you ask.
“providers must give you a good faith estimate of what your care will cost” (Good faith estimates)