Good Faith
Estimates Notice.
Transparency about fees is important to me. Part of that commitment means making sure you know your rights under federal law — including your right to a clear, written estimate of expected costs before services begin.
What follows is what the law requires me to share, and what it means for you in plain language.
You have the right to a Good Faith Estimate.
Under the No Surprises Act — federal law that went into effect January 1, 2022 — healthcare providers are required to give clients who are not using insurance a written estimate of the expected charges for services, including psychotherapy.
- You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency healthcare services, including psychotherapy.
- You can ask your healthcare provider — and any other provider you choose — for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule a service, or at any time during treatment.
- Make sure to save a copy or a 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 (800) 985-3059.
No surprises. Ever.
In practice, this should never be an issue in my practice. My fees are stated clearly before we begin working together — $200 for a 50-minute session and $250 for an 80-minute session — and payment is due after each session. There is no billing cycle, no delayed invoicing, and no unexpected charges.
Transparency about fees is part of how I work. You will always know what a session costs before it happens. If your situation changes — or if you have questions about sliding scale availability — that conversation happens openly during the free consultation call, before any services begin.
Nonetheless, compliance with the No Surprises Act is a requirement for all healthcare providers — and one I take seriously. If you would like a written Good Faith Estimate at any point, simply ask. I am happy to provide one.
If something doesn’t add up.
If you ever receive a bill that is $400 or more above your Good Faith Estimate, you have the right to dispute that bill. This is your legal protection under federal law.
Again — given how this practice operates, this situation should never arise. But if you ever have a question or concern about a charge, please reach out to me directly before anything else. Most billing questions can be resolved in a single conversation.
You can contact me at vivianaurdaneta@outlook.com or (972) 591-3507.
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