Beginning January 1, 2022, federal laws regulating client care have been updated to include the “No Surprises” Act. This Act requires health care practitioners to provide current and potential clients a “Good Faith Estimate” (GFE) on the cost of treatment.

This new regulation is designed to provide transparency to patients regarding their expected medical expenses and to protect them from surprises when they receive their medical bills. It allows patients to understand how much their health care will cost before they receive services.

There are a number of factors that make It challenging to provide an estimate on how long it will take for a client to complete therapeutic treatment, and much depends on the individual client and their goals in seeking therapy. Some clients are satisfied with a reduction in symptoms while others continue longer because it is beneficial to do so. Others begin to schedule less frequently, and may continue to attend therapy on an as needed basis. Ultimately, you will work collaboratively with your therapist to determine the frequency and duration of treatment.

Your DBT Center of Long Beach therapist will fill out The Good Faith Estimate (GFE) during your initial assessment and you will receive a copy of this document for your records.

For more information about The Good Faith Estimate Policy, please visit CMS.gov.