By Brandon Seigel, Chief Problem Solver · July 21, 2026 · 5 min read
What is a Good Faith Estimate?
Under the No Surprises Act, providers must give uninsured and self-pay patients a written estimate of expected charges. For therapy practices, that often includes a plan of care spanning many visits.
When it is required
Estimates must be provided within set timeframes after scheduling or on request. Recurring care can be covered by a single estimate for up to 12 months, but it must be updated if the plan changes.
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The practices that stay compliant don't rely on memory. They connect scheduling, intake, and billing so every qualifying patient gets an estimate, delivered in writing, with a record kept.
Our Eligibility & Authorization Program includes professionally completed Good Faith Estimates delivered to your patients by email — so there's always a paper trail.
Quick answers
Do therapy practices need to provide Good Faith Estimates?
Yes, for uninsured and self-pay patients under the No Surprises Act. Recurring therapy can be covered by one estimate for up to 12 months if it's updated when the plan changes.
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