Compensation, fees, and expenses for Gestational Surrogates
When you become a surrogate with our program you will receive a generous package of payments, fees, and benefits that is individualized and flexible — designed to fit you.
$1,000 Spring BONUS!
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BASE “FEE”: $50,000 - $65,000.
This is a separate fee provided to you from all other fees and expenses over the course of the surrogacy process.
The actual amount of the BASE FEE will be based on a number of personal factors including:
If you are a REPEAT gestational surrogate / carrier, you will receive more than a first-time surrogate / carrier.
If you have applicable HEALTH INSURANCE for pregnancy and delivery.
You will receive additional payments for other fees, expenses, and reimbursements that may total up to $20,000 or more.
(See list below for other fees and expenses)
Estimated Compensation and
Reimbursed Expenses
BASE COMPENSATION
$45,000 – $65,000
PLUS the following typical amounts that may total up to $20,000 or more.
ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION
Embryo transfer fee: $750 per transfer
Start of medications fee for embryo transfer: $250
Invasive procedure including mock cycle: $350 – $1,000 (amount depends on type of procedure)
Canceled embryo transfer cycle fee: $450
C-section: $3,500
Multiple pregnancy: $5,000 per each additional child carried
OTHER COVERED EXPENSES
Out-of-state travel including daily food allowance, hotel, ground transportation, airfare
Attorney fees for gestational surrogate
Life insurance and loss of reproductive organs: Amount of coverage mutually agreed on by the parties (usually life insurance of $450,000 and loss of reproductive organs covered for any loss)
Lost wages*
Spouse’s Lost wages*
*Lost wage reimbursement is based on actual earnings and will take into account any disability coverageHousekeeping, child care (if on bed rest or limited activity; post-delivery)
Maternity clothing allowance: Average is $550 – $750 paid at 12 weeks; additional $250 if multiples
Premium for health insurance coverage if necessary (if you do not already have applicable insurance will apply; particular details to be discussed)
Uncovered medical expense and insurance deductibles
Monthly allowance for miscellaneous expenses: $150 – $250 depending on personal factors
(Paid as a monthly expense fee to cover your routine expenses so that you do not have to submit receipts for those reimbursements)
Complete Transparency
When it comes to compensation, we believe in COMPLETE TRANSPARENCY. It is important that you fully understand the BASE FEE you will receive in addition to all other fee and expenses that will be paid to you during the surrogacy process.
If you have questions, we can help you compare the base fee and total compensation we offer with the “fees” that other agencies appear to offer. Agencies may be combining all fees and expenses into one total amount at the outset so it is not clear what their base fee is versus other amounts they will pay. This can make it appear that their “compensation” is higher than ours. Make sure you are fully informed from the outset!
Referral Bonus
We give a referral fee to our surrogates if they refer another surrogate who is matched through our program.
If you would like to explore the possibilities of becoming a gestational surrogate with our program, or would like more information, please fill out the Surrogate’s inquiry form, or call us at (301) 217-0074.
*These amounts fluctuate somewhat depending on the circumstances and are offered as GENERAL GUIDANCE only.
Contact us for more specific information about all expenses.