Regulations & Laws
No Surprises Act in 2026: Good Faith Estimate Compliance for Practices
Self-pay and uninsured patients are entitled to Good Faith Estimates. Learn the requirements, common mistakes, and how to stay compliant.
The requirement
Under the No Surprises Act, providers must give uninsured and self-pay patients a Good Faith Estimate of expected charges when services are scheduled or on request. If the final bill exceeds the estimate by $400 or more, the patient may dispute it.
Common mistakes
Not offering estimates for scheduled self-pay visits, omitting expected ancillary services, and failing to keep copies for the required retention period.
Building a compliant workflow
We help practices create estimate templates, train front-desk staff, and document delivery so compliance becomes routine.
Related service
Practice ConsultingSometimes the claim is not the problem. The process behind it is.
This article is for general information and is not legal advice. Rules change often — confirm current requirements with CMS, your payers, or counsel.