Take Control Over Your Mental Health

NO SURPRISE BILLING ACT

 YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO RECEIVE A “GOOD FAITH ESTIMATE”.

 What are the new protections if I don’t have health insurance or choose not to use it?

If you don’t have insurance or choose not to use it, these new rules make sure you get a “good faith estimate" of how much your care will cost, before you get care.

• You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency service. 
• Ask your health care provider, or any other provider you choose, for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule service.
• They also allow you to file a dispute if you are charged more than $400 above the estimate.
• Save a copy or take a picture of your Good Faith Estimate for your records.
• Some health insurance coverage programs already have protections against high medical bills.
• You’re already protected against surprise medical billing if you have coverage through Medicare, Medicaid, Indian Health Services, Veterans Affairs Health Care, or TRICARE. These new rules don’t apply to these programs.

For more information visit www.CMS.gov/nosurprises or call the Help Desk at 1-800-985-3059 for more information. TTY users can call 1-800-985-3059.

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Helpline

Provides information, resource referrals and support to people living with a mental health condition, their family members and caregivers. Call 800-950-6264 or send an email to info@nami.org.

SAMHSA Disaster Distress Helpline

Connect with a counselor at 1-800-985-5990 or by texting TalkWithUS to 66746. Spanish-speakers can call and press “2” for bilingual support. Interpretation also available in over 100 other languages. 

Teenlink

A free helpline for teens and those who are care for them. Call 1-866-833-6546, chat, or text. Visit www.teenlink.org for more information, tips and local resources. 

Friendship Line

Trained volunteers offer a caring ear and friendly conversation for adults, age 60 and older, and adults living with disabilities. Call 1-800-971-0016 or visit www.ioaging.org to connect.