Surrogate Benefits Package

Surrogate Benefits Package

Compensation and Bonus Structure

Surrogate Base Compensation:

  • Surrogate Base Compensation: $60k-$150K (depending on experience)
  • Surrogate Monthly Misc. Expense ($300/mo): ~$4,000
  • Twins/Triplets: $6,000 / $12,000

Surrogate Bonus Fees: $8,000

  • $500 at start of fertility medications
  • $1,500 on the day of transfer
  • $4,000 upon completion of psych/medical screening and legal contracts
  • $1,000 housekeeping allowance
  • $1,000 maternity allowance

Wellness Package

  • Doula Services, Chiropractic Care, Prenatal Massage (not to exceed $4,000)

Invasive Procedures (Varies by Necessity)

  • Dropped Cycle: $1,000
  • Mock Cycle: $500
  • Amniocentesis: $1,000
  • Fetal Reduction / Termination / D&C / D&E: $2,500
  • Hysteroscopy (after initial screening): $250
  • Caesarian Section: $5,000
  • Loss of Ovary/Tube: $2,500
  • Hysterectomy: $5,000
  • Bed Rest: $450/week

Gestational Carrier Agreement Agency Policies

  • Maternity clothing allowance is dispersed at 12 weeks gestation.
  • Initial funding of $125,000 (singleton) or $175,000 (twins) is required at legal signing.
  • IPs must maintain a minimum escrow balance of $20,000.
  • International IPs must fund escrow with an additional $25,000 at signing.
  • $4,000 legal signing bonus to be returned if the surrogate refuses at least one transfer.
  • Psychological records are only shared with the agency and IVF clinic, not IPs.
  • IPs will pay up to 14 days of lost wages for the surrogate’s partner or support person.
  • IPs cover all costs associated with pumping breast milk and compensate the surrogate $400 weekly.
  • IPs must purchase a life insurance policy of no less than $500,000 for the surrogate.
  • Surrogate compensation vests at 30 weeks and is paid in full within 14 days of delivery.
  • Payments are mailed no later than the 1st of the month.
  • Base compensation is paid equally over 8 months following confirmation of fetal heartbeat.
  • Bed rest is compensated at $450/week plus lost wages.
  • Up to $3,000 in psychological counseling is covered without prior approval.
  • Lost wages are paid for any surrogate-related medical absences.
  • Multiples compensation begins at 16 weeks if detected via ultrasound.
  • If the surrogate lives over 50 miles from the IVF clinic, she may use a local monitoring clinic.
  • If a wait longer than 60 days occurs (not due to surrogate), IPs pay a $1,000/month hold fee.