In effect since 2022
The federal No Surprises Act took effect January 1, 2022, and Good Faith Estimate requirements became part of many uninsured or self-pay patient workflows.
No Surprises Act workflow for uninsured or self-pay estimates
Good Faith Estimate Software
Create, save and print Good Faith Estimates from a straightforward Windows desktop workflow.
The federal No Surprises Act took effect on January 1, 2022 and created Good Faith Estimate requirements for uninsured or self-pay patients in many situations. This software helps offices organize patient details, provider or facility information, expected services, and estimated charges so they can prepare a professional estimate and keep a local record they can reopen and update later.
Required starting January 1, 2022
For many uninsured or self-pay workflows
Save, reopen, update and print
$99Windows desktop software · Registration unlocks the full program
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What offices need to know
Explain the requirement first, then offer the software
This page now leads with the basic Good Faith Estimate rules people often want to confirm before they download software. The program is designed to help your office prepare a clear estimate and retain a working local copy.
For uninsured or self-pay patients
Good Faith Estimates are generally associated with patients who are uninsured or who are not using insurance to pay for the scheduled care.
Timing matters
The deadline depends on how far in advance the care is scheduled, so offices need a workflow that can prepare and print estimates quickly.
Keep a local record
Save the estimate on your Windows computer, reopen it later, revise charges if needed, and print a professional copy for the patient or your file.
When does a Good Faith Estimate apply?
Under current federal guidance, a Good Faith Estimate is generally required when a patient is uninsured or self-pay and schedules health care items or services at least 3 business days in advance, or when the patient requests an estimate before scheduling.
- Scheduled at least 3 business days ahead: the office generally needs to furnish a Good Faith Estimate.
- Requested before scheduling: the office generally must provide the estimate even before the appointment is set.
- Not using insurance to pay: these are the workflows most commonly associated with the federal Good Faith Estimate requirement.
What needs to be in it, and how soon?
- 3–9 business days in advance: estimate generally due within 1 business day.
- 10 or more business days in advance: estimate generally due within 3 business days.
- Requested before scheduling: estimate generally due within 3 business days.
- Expected charges: the estimate should cover the scheduled items and services and can include related provider or facility charges.
- Itemized information: offices usually need a clear breakdown they can review, print, and retain.
How the software helps
A focused desktop workflow for Good Faith Estimates
This is not a large practice-management system or subscription platform. It is a simple Windows desktop program built to help an office prepare the estimate, save it locally, reopen it later, and print a patient-ready copy.
- Enter the patient.Add the patient information and estimate details tied to that record.
- Add the provider or facility.Keep the estimating provider or facility details clearly associated with the estimate.
- List services and expected charges.Build the estimate from the items, services, and amounts you expect to include.
- Review, save and print.Produce a clean copy, then keep the estimate locally so you can reopen and update it later.
Important: This software is a preparation and recordkeeping tool for Good Faith Estimates. It does not replace legal advice or official federal or state guidance. Requirements can change, and each office remains responsible for determining when an estimate is required and for following the current notice, timing, content, delivery, and recordkeeping rules that apply to its practice.
Frequently asked questions
When did Good Faith Estimates become required under the No Surprises Act?
Federal No Surprises Act protections took effect on January 1, 2022. Good Faith Estimate requirements became part of the workflow many offices follow for uninsured or self-pay patients.
Who is this software primarily designed for?
It is designed for offices that want a simple Windows-based workflow for preparing Good Faith Estimates for uninsured or self-pay patient situations, saving those estimates locally, and printing a professional copy.
When does a patient generally need to receive the estimate?
Federal guidance generally ties the deadline to how far in advance care is scheduled: typically within 1 business day when care is scheduled 3–9 business days ahead, within 3 business days when care is scheduled 10 or more business days ahead, and within 3 business days when the patient requests an estimate before scheduling.
What kinds of information does the estimate usually include?
Good Faith Estimates generally include expected charges for the scheduled items and services, with itemized information and related provider or facility charges as applicable.
Does the software itself guarantee compliance?
No. The software helps your office create, save, update, and print the estimate, but your organization is still responsible for following the current No Surprises Act requirements and any applicable federal or state rules.
Try it before you buy
Prepare your first Good Faith Estimate
Download the trial or purchase the $99 software now, after reviewing how the software supports No Surprises Act estimate workflows.