Federal patient protection
No Surprises Act
Your rights at a glance
Under federal law, you are protected from unexpected medical bills
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Overview
What is the No Surprises Act?
The No Surprises Act is a federal law that took effect on January 1, 2022. It protects patients from unexpected medical bills — also known as “surprise billing” — in certain situations involving emergency care, out-of-network providers, and air ambulance services.
As part of this law, healthcare providers — including TTT Psychiatry / Priority Medical Group — are required to provide patients with a Good Faith Estimate (GFE) of expected costs before any scheduled service. This applies to both uninsured (self-pay) patients and insured patients who request one.
We believe in complete transparency about costs. You should never be surprised by a bill from our practice. This page explains your rights and how to exercise them.
Your right
Good Faith Estimate (GFE)
Under the No Surprises Act, you have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate — a written notice of expected charges — before any scheduled service. This estimate must be provided:
- At least 3 business days before a scheduled appointment (if scheduled at least 10 days in advance)
- At least 1 business day before a scheduled appointment (if scheduled 3–9 days in advance)
- Upon request at any time — even if you haven’t scheduled an appointment yet
Your Good Faith Estimate will include:
- Expected charges for the specific service(s) scheduled
- A description of the services included in the estimate
- Your provider’s name, credentials, and National Provider Identifier (NPI)
- The date the estimate was created and its expiration period