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No Surprises Act

Last updated: May 2026

Your Rights Under the No Surprises Act

The federal No Surprises Act (effective January 1, 2022) protects patients from unexpected medical bills. Under this law, you have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate that explains how much your audiology care will cost before you receive services from Physicians Hearing Clinic.

What Is a Good Faith Estimate?

Healthcare providers are required to give patients who don't have insurance — or who choose not to use their insurance — a written estimate of the bill for medical items and services. This is called a Good Faith Estimate.

  • You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency items or services. For an audiology practice, this includes related costs such as hearing evaluations, hearing aid devices, fittings and programming, and follow-up visits.
  • You can ask any healthcare provider for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule an item or service.
  • Make sure your provider gives you a Good Faith Estimate in writing at least one business day before your service. You can also ask for one any time you'd like an estimate before booking.

What Happens If My Bill Is Higher Than Expected?

If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you can dispute the bill. Save a copy or picture of your Good Faith Estimate so you have it for reference.

For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises or call 1-800-985-3059.

How Physicians Hearing Clinic Complies

At Physicians Hearing Clinic, we believe billing transparency is part of providing a professional and honest approach to hearing healthcare. Before your appointment, our team will:

  • Answer questions about your expected costs — call (941) 342-9494 and our patient care coordinator will direct you to the right person
  • Provide a written Good Faith Estimate to uninsured or self-pay patients upon request or before scheduled services
  • Discuss all costs associated with hearing aids, including the device, fitting and programming, the 60-day exchange period, and ongoing service
  • Verify your insurance benefits through our in-house insurance verification team and explain what is and isn't covered before you commit
  • Walk through CareCredit financing options if your insurance doesn't fully cover the care you need

Questions About Your Bill

If you have questions about the No Surprises Act, your Good Faith Estimate, or a bill from Physicians Hearing Clinic, please reach out to us:

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