Surrogacy Program Fees for Intended Parents – United States
Fees paid to Gestational Carrier
EXPLANATION |
FEE |
FEE DUE |
First Time Gestational Carrier |
$35,000 |
Paid in monthly increments of |
Experienced Gestational Carrier |
$40,000-45,000 |
Paid in monthly increments of .
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Twins or Multiples |
$5,000 (additional) |
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Fees Paid to Agency
EXPLANATION |
FEE |
FEE DUE Note fees due are approximate times |
Application Fee |
$500 |
At time of submitting application |
Agency Fees |
$7,000 $3,000 $2,000 $12,000 Total |
After intake meeting Within 5 days of Match Due upon Gestational Carrier’s medical clearance |
Legal Fees: Covers IP and Gestational Carrier’s legal expenses |
$5,500 – 7,500 |
Due upon receipt of bill from attorney |
Psychological Evaluation |
$1,000 |
At match |
Counseling and Support: For IP and Gestational Carrier |
$1,500 |
At match |
Fees paid to compensate Surrogate’s Living expenses
EXPLANATION |
FEE |
FEE DUE |
Monthly allowance |
$200 per month |
At time of confirmed pregnancy |
Maternity clothing |
$600 – Single $800 – Multiple |
2nd month of pregnancy or TBD |
House Cleaning |
$100 per week |
3rd month of pregnancy |
Childcare |
$100 per week |
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1 Year Term Life Insurance Policy |
$250-$350 |
At time of confirmed pregnancy |
Lost wages for Gestational Carrier: medical appointments, bed rest, hospital time (pre- and post-delivery |
Will vary |
To follow same payment schedule as paycheck |
Medical Procedures
EXPLANATION |
FEE |
FEE DUE |
Fertility Medication start fee |
$2,000 |
Prior to starting medication |
Embryo Transfer fee |
$750 per transfer |
Prior to transfer |
Clinic Charges: first cycle |
$20,000-25,000* *This is an estimation. Fees will vary by clinic. It is your responsibility to choose a clinic and cover these costs. |
At match |
Medical Bills for Surrogate |
Will vary depending on medical insurance coverage, procedures received, etc. |
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Fees for Gestational Carrier, When applicable
EXPLANATION |
FEE |
FEE DUE |
C Section Compensation |
$2,500 |
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Invasive procedures: Amnio, CVS, D&C, etc. |
$500 |
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Gestational Carrier’s loss of reproduction capability |
$4,000 |
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Breast Milk Pumping |
$100 per week + supply expenses |
Payment for first 2 weeks & supplies due at hospital discharge. To be paid in weekly increments after. |
Hysterectomy |
$5,000 |
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Possible Additional Expenses
EXPLANATION |
FEE |
FEE DUE |
Travel fees: Hotel, food, car rental, airfare, etc. |
Will Vary |
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Escrow account management |
$1,400 – 1,700 |
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Termination or Selective Reduction |
$1,000 |
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