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I don’t have insurance. Can I get a lower price?

Short answer

Often yes. Ask for the self-pay rate and financial assistance. For scheduled care, you can ask for a good faith estimate before treatment.

Rules differ by state. This is general information, not legal or professional advice.

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Official sources

CMS: No Surprises Act, know your rightscms.gov
HealthCare.gov: appealing a health plan decisionhealthcare.gov
CFPB: medical debtconsumerfinance.gov