Surrogate Schedule

Surrogate 2026 Fee Schedule

Fee Schedule:

Surrogate Base Compensation:

The surrogate compensation will be paid in monthly installments of $

(total base fee divided by 8) paid within 7 days following fetal heartbeat verified by the physician’s office. This fee will be earned in full for any baby born on or after 32 weeks pregnant, regardless of the baby’s health. Any baby born before 32 weeks gestation will receive a prorated amount. The remaining balance is due within 10 days of miscarriage or birth.

Twin Compensation: $10,000

In the case of a twin conception, the Surrogate will receive an additional fee compensation of $10,000 to be paid in monthly installments of $2,000 (fee divided by 5) once 16-week gestation is reached. For any twin birth on or after 24 weeks gestation, the full twin fee will be due within 10 days of miscarriage or birth, regardless of the health of the baby. For any twin born before week 24 of gestation, a prorated amount will be due within 10 days.

Medical and Legal Clearance: $1,000

Upon completion of medical and legal clearance, as a sign on bonus, the Surrogate will receive $1,000 for her time and effort to complete this process.

Monthly Misc. Allowance: $400

This allowance is paid on the first of the month after legal clearance and is to be used for such things as: telephone calls, notary (including legal contract), faxes, postage, childcare/lost wages/mileage for local appointments, house cleaning fees when not on bedrest, prenatal vitamins, copays under $100, medications under $100, or any other additional supplies/costs to the Surrogate under $100.

Optional IP Request: Organic Food Allowance: $200

Upon the request of the Intended Parent, a Surrogate may receive an additional allowance of $200 per month, paid on the first of the month after pregnancy confirmation, to supplement her food allowance and allow for as many organic food purchases as possible.

Maternity Clothing Allowance: $1,000

Once the Surrogate has reached 16 weeks gestation, she will receive a one-time disbursement of $1,000 for clothing.

Optional Gym Fee/Surrogate Massage and Self Care: $600

Paid direct to the Surrogate’s gym of choice with proof of enrollment or massage/self-care paid by reimbursement. Surrogate must request this optional fee.

Medication Fee: $1,000

This fee is a onetime disbursement for the initial medications required to begin the surrogacy process. This fee is paid one time for each Surrogate cycle.

Dropped Cycle Fee: $1,000

Mock Cycle Fee: $1,000

Embryo Transfer Fee: $2,500

Upon the physician’s office verification of embryo transfer, this onetime fee is disbursed to the Surrogate. It is meant to cover bed rest, lost wages, and childcare for the surrogate and a companion at the time of transfer.

Invasive Procedures $1,000

Should the Surrogate require additional medical procedure, including but not limited to, amniocentesis, D&C, fetal reduction, hysteroscopy, or ectopic pregnancy, this fee will be disbursed.

Bed Rest Fee: $400/week

Upon physician ordering bedrest, the surrogate will receive up to $400 per week to cover such expenses as childcare, food delivery, and housekeeping. An invoice/receipt of service must be provided.

C-Section $5,000

The Surrogate will receive an additional $5,000 should a c-section be required for delivery. This fee is due within 10 days of giving birth.

Travel Fees Vary

Travel pertaining to surrogacy over 60 miles round trip reimbursed at cost (.67 per mile driven, childcare up to $160/24 hours or $100 for a day trip, hotel, plane tickets, food allowance at $50/day, etc.)

Travel Out of Country:

For Surrogates in the travel abroad program, the surrogate and a travel companion will be reimbursed for passports and visa as required for travel. The Surrogate will have flight and hotel/rental provided for each transfer. For the first transfer, the surrogate will have a ticket for a companion provided in addition to her ticket. Reimbursements for long-distance travel will apply less what is covered in the transfer fee.

Lost Wages:

$/hr, up to 8 hrs/day, up to 5 days/week. If the Surrogate is put on work restriction or bed rest, she will be compensated for her lost wages minus disability payments for said wages. This will continue until 6-week post vaginal birth and 8 weeks post c-section delivery. The Intended Parent is not responsible for any possible loss of overtime pay.

Lost Wages Spouse/Live-in Partner: Up to $250/day for medical clearance and birth.

The spouse is allowed for up to 1-3 days of lost wages for medical clearance as well as 5 days of lost wages to attend the birth, up to $250 per day with proof of loss. The Intended Parent is not responsible for any possible loss of overtime pay.

Psychological Support: $1,500 as needed/requested

The Surrogate can request support if needed throughout the pregnancy and up to 8 weeks after birth. This will be reimbursed for up to $1,500 with proof of payment.

Health Insurance:

Should the Surrogate not have insurance coverage that includes maternity, the Intended Parents will be required to purchase a policy for the Surrogate. (Typically, $5,000-$30,000 medical expenses).

Life Insurance: Approximately $750 annually

The Intended Parents will provide the Surrogate a $500,000 one-year life insurance policy at the Surrogate’s request. The Intended Parent is to maintain this policy through the contracted period.

Loss of Use of Reproduction Organ (Partial/Full): $250

The Intended Parents will provide the surrogate with an ART policy if the surrogate loses partial or full use of any reproductive organ ($5,000/$10,000).

Breast Milk: Optional

The Surrogate is allowed $300 per week or any portion thereof for pumping breast milk. In addition, the Intended Parent is responsible for any supplies required for pumping breast milk as well as the cost of shipping supplies and overnight shipping. Costs will be reimbursed once each month by request made by surrogate with receipts required. The Intended Parent must put in writing their desire to stop receiving milk.

Attorney Fees (Surrogate) $1,000 – $4,000 (estimate)

The Surrogate has the right to legal representation throughout the contracting process at the expense of the Intended Parents. The Surrogate is also allowed for a review attorney for the birth order process.

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