Good Faith Estimate (Notice for the Uninsured/Self Pay)
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 for but not limited to: facility fees, professional fees, diagnostic imaging/tests, physical/occupational/speech therapy, etc.
- Make sure your health care provider gives you a Good Faith Estimate in writing 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 Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Medical bill rights or call CMS at 1-800-985-3059.
If you are concerned that you may not be able to pay for your care, we may be able to help.
Hospital for Special Surgery provides financial aid for medically necessary services based on a patient's financial need and includes a sliding scale discount for patients who qualify. Aid may be available for patients who do not have insurance and for those who are underinsured. We may be able to work with you to arrange a manageable payment plan.
Our financial assistance policy applies to services provided by the Hospital, and some services provided by certain HSS physicians and other clinical staff. Below, access the full policy, an application and additional information, including a full list of providers who participate in the Hospital's financial assistance policy in the location in which you receive care. You can also call the Financial Advisory Department at 212.606.1505, and we would be glad to provide information to you and answer any questions you may have.
New York
- Financial Assistance – New York Hospital Main Campus
- Financial Assistance – HSS ASC of Manhattan
- Financial Assistance – West Side ASC
New Jersey
Connecticut
Please visit the New York Hospital Main Campus Financial Assistance page to locate a provider who also sees patients in Connecticut, and/or call the Financial Advisory Department at 212.606.1505 for information.