Your Right to a Good Faith Estimate
Effective August 23, 2026. Last updated August 23, 2026.
You have the right to a Good Faith Estimate
You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your medical care will cost.
Under the law, health care providers need to give patients who don’t have insurance or who are not using insurance an estimate of the bill for medical items and services.
- 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 1 business day before your medical service or item. You can also ask your health care provider, and any other provider you choose, for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule an item or service.
- 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 www.cms.gov/nosurprises or call 1-800-985-3059.
What this means in this practice
All Washington sessions are private pay, and any California or Florida client who chooses not to use their insurance benefits is also self-pay. If that is you, I will give you a written Good Faith Estimate before we begin, and a new one at least once every 12 months for ongoing work. It will list the expected cost per session, the expected frequency, the service code, and the diagnosis code where one applies.
If you would like an estimate before scheduling anything, just ask. I will get it to you within three business days.
How to reach me about this policy
Kamron Poosti, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
California LMFT #124629 · Washington MFT.LF.70083737 ·
Florida telehealth provider registration TPMF1707
Email: kamronpoosti@kindredmentalhealth.com
Phone: 818-217-0866
Mailing address: 18960 Ventura Blvd #128, Tarzana, CA 91356-3224