Compensation for gestational surrogates
Gestational surrogates are customarily compensated or paid ancillary expenses, on average, between $20,000 and $35,000 for their time and effort (the amount is determined, in part, by whether you are a repeat gestational surrogate). All travel and out-of-pocket expenses will be covered as well, and provisions will be made in the legal agreement for any necessary bed rest costs. Whether you will receive compensation or reasonable living expenses is in part determined by the State laws where you live.
Anticipated fees and expenses for a gestational surrogate
These fees do fluctuate somewhat depending on the circumstances and are offered as general guidance only.
Compensation/Reimbursement/
Ancillary Expenses
Monthly expense allowance for miscellaneous costs
(including local mileage, child care and lost wages while attending appointments to carry out the terms of the agreement, over the counter medications, telephone calls, other incidental reasonable expenses)
Actual costs covered for out-of-state travel, including daily food allowance, hotel, ground transportation, and air fare
Average transfer fee
Invasive procedure fee
Usual canceled cycle fee
Average C-section fee
Usual multiple fee
Attorney for gestational surrogate
Life insurance
Lost wages, housekeeping, and child care if on bed rest
Average maternity clothing allowance
Premium for adequate health insurance coverage if necessary
Uncovered medicals and deductibles
$20,000 - $35,000*
Average of $200
(Not every case has a monthly allowance; some cases are actual expenses for these items)
Actual costs
$500 per transfer
$350-$750
$350
$1,500
$2,500 – $3,500 per additional child carry and deliver
$1,200 - $1,500
Premium for term life insurance for average of $250,000 coverage
Negotiated
$500-$750 paid at 12 weeks; an additional $250 if multiples
Varies
If you would like to explore the possibilities of becoming a gestational surrogate, or would like more information about our program, please fill out our inquiry form, or call us toll-free at 888-855-BABY (2229).
*Call 888-855-2229 toll free for more information about all expenses.
Although Gestational Surrogates are also commonly referred to as Gestational Carriers (and less accurately as Surrogate Mothers), we use the term Gestational Surrogate in this website.
MERYL B. ROSENBERG, ESQ.
ARTparenting
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POTOMAC, MD 20854
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