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title: Good Faith Estimate Requirements & Best Practices for Behavioral Health
description: Ensure compliance with Good Faith Estimate requirements for behavioral health to protect your revenue and patients. Download our White Paper for detailed guidance and best practices.
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# [Good Faith Estimate Requirements & Best Practices for Behavioral Health](https://blog.finpay.com/resource-center/good-faith-estimate-best-practices-for-behavioral-health)

 Written by [Dreamscape Marketing](https://blog.finpay.com/resource-center/author/dreamscape-marketing) | Jan 6, 2026 4:32:19 PM

### Providing a Good Faith Estimate isn’t optional—it’s the law!

Behavioral health and substance use disorder (SUD) providers are required by federal law to provide Good Faith Estimates (GFEs) for uninsured patients—or insured patients opting out of coverage—before services begin. Failure to meet these requirements can result in Payer claim clawbacks, enforcement actions, civil monetary penalties, and patient disputes.

Guessing or delaying is not an option.

#### Compliance isn’t just a best practice—it’s essential to protect your patients and your revenue.

Download this White Paper which includes:

- The GFE Compliance Landscape
- Who Must Provide a Good Faith Estimate
- Timing & Content Requirements
- Behavioral Health & SUD Special Considerations
- Documentation Best Practices
- Compliance Recommendations

[View full post](https://blog.finpay.com/resource-center/good-faith-estimate-best-practices-for-behavioral-health)

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