Clients have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” that outlines how much their medical care is expected to cost. Under the No Surprises Act, health care providers must give an estimate of charges to patients who do not have insurance or who choose not to use their insurance. Clients are entitled to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total anticipated cost of any non-emergency services or items. This includes related expenses such as medical tests, prescription medications, equipment, and hospital fees. Please note that LifeGate Counseling does not offer these types of services. LifeGate Counseling provides individual, couples, and group therapy sessions, offered either in person or via telemental health. Health care providers are required to provide a written Good Faith Estimate at least one business day prior to a scheduled service or item. Clients may also request a Good Faith Estimate from any provider before scheduling a service. LifeGate shares session and service fees in the initial email sent to clients, as well as in the Informed Consent and Financial Agreement, which must be signed prior to the first session. If a client receives a bill that is at least $400 more than the Good Faith Estimate, they have the right to dispute the charge.