Surrogacy Cost

Surrogacy Cost Breakdown

The cost of surrogacy can vary widely depending on various factors such as location, agency fees, medical expenses, legal fees, and compensation for the surrogate. On average, the total cost of surrogacy can range from $120,000 to $150,000 or more.

How much the base compensation to surrogate?

The surrogate's base compensation will be ranging from $45,000 to $80,000, evaluated according to her experience and the state of residence.
For experieced surrogates, usually the base compensation starts from $60000 and it comes up to $80,000 on a case by case basis.

Do I pay this amount in one lump sum?

No. The base compensation will be paid in 10 equal installments, starting on the 1st biz day of the month upon pregnancy heart beat confirmation and every month afterwards. Any balance remaining after birth will be paid within 14 days after delivery date.

what allowances there will be

Monthly Expenses Allowance: $300/monthly. This allowance will start on the 1st biz day of the month following surrogacy contract execution by all parties and ends two months after birth or upon surrogacy contract termination.
Embryo Transfer and Injection Allowance: $200 upon start of injectable medications and $800 after completion of the Embryo Transfer.
Maternity Clothing Allowance: $800 for single, $1200 for Twins. One time allowance. Paid at 12 weeks of pregnancy.
Cycle Cancellation Allowance: $500. Upon the cycle cancellation after the start of cycle injections.
Mock Cycle Allowance: $350. Compensation for pain, suffering, and inconvenience after each mock cycle. (ERA is considered as a mock cycle)
Invasive Procedure Allowance: $800. For each amniocentesis (per sac insertion), CVS, therapeutic abortion, selective reduction, cerclage, ectopic pregnancy, D&C or D&E (after miscarriage) and any other surrogacy related invasive in utero procedure;
C-Section Allowance: $5000. Compensation for pain, suffering and inconvenience.

Does the surrogate get the above allowances every month?

Only the monthly expenses allowances are paid monthly through the whole journey.
All other allowances are paid per occurrence.

what can be reimbursed to surrogates?

Travel Expenses: Out of pocket expenses (such as air flights, hotel, carrental, gas, parking) incurred for medical appointments, screenings, and procedures related to the surrogacy journey.
Lost Wages:Reimbursement for any lost wages or income due to time taken off work for medical appointments, procedures, or recovery periods associated with the surrogacy process.
Childcare Expenses: If childcare is needed for surrogate's own children during medical appointments or procedures, it's eligible for reimbursement of childcare expenses.
Counseling Expenses: Legal counseling for reviewing the contract and pre-birth order are covered by the intended parents.
Miscellaneous Expenses: Other miscellaneous expenses directly related to the surrogacy journey, such as house keeping, over-the-counter medications

What are expenses to third parties?

Legal Counseling
Psychological evaluation
Medical Insurance Premium
Term Life Insurance Premium
Medical Provider's bills

is the agency fee included in the package?

Yes. Our agency fee has been included in the package.

What is payment schedule of the agency fee?

The agency fee will be due at three significant milestones: upon signing the retainer agreement, obtaining medical clearance, and securing legal clearance.

Is the agency fee refundable?

Upon reaching each milestone, the agency fee is deemed "earned," establishing its non-refundable status upon receipt, ensuring clarity and commitment throughout the surrogacy journey.

Surrogacy cost

Surrogacy Cost Breakdown

How much the base compensation to surrogate?

Do I pay this amount in one lump sum?

what allowances there will be

Does the surrogate get the above allowances every month?

what can be reimbursed to surrogates?

What are expenses to third parties?

is the agency fee included in the package?

What is payment schedule of the agency fee?

Is the agency fee refundable?

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