Your Rights
Your Right to a Good Faith Estimate
Private-pay clients have a right to understand expected charges before care begins.
No Surprises Act
Who can receive an estimate
If you are uninsured or do not plan to use insurance for your care, you are entitled to a Good Faith Estimate of the expected charges. You can ask Nick for an estimate before scheduling, and every private-pay Atlas Minds client receives one in writing.
This right comes from the federal No Surprises Act. General information is available at cms.gov/nosurprises.
What It Means
An estimate, not a contract
A Good Faith Estimate describes charges that can reasonably be expected based on the information available when it is prepared. It is not a contract and does not require you to attend a set number of sessions.
For ongoing therapy, the total cost cannot be known in advance because it depends on how many sessions you choose to attend. Your estimate can explain the standard session fee without assigning a fixed total to a course of therapy.
If the Bill Is Different
You may have a right to dispute it
If a final bill is $400 or more above the amount shown on the Good Faith Estimate, you may be able to dispute the bill through the federal patient-provider dispute process.
You can ask Nick directly about your estimate or visit cms.gov/nosurprises for current federal information.
Before You Schedule
Ask what you need to know.
The free 15-minute consultation is a place to discuss rates, private pay, and your written estimate.
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