As of January 1, 2022, psychologists and other licensed health care providers will be legally required to provide uninsured patients with a “good faith” estimate of costs for services that may be provided. The goal of the act is to prevent patients from receiving bills with any unspecified costs following provision of services. The estimate is to be provided upon scheduling of treatment, or request of an approximation of cost. Currently, APA is developing additional guidance and resources (expected around March 2022) regarding steps psychologists may take in their practice. Click the links below for more information:
https://www.apaservices.org/practice/legal/managed/billing-disclosure-requirements