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Surrogate Pay & Compensation: How Much Do Surrogates Make?

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Surrogacy is a fulfilling journey emotionally, and you are compensated monetarily for the wonderful thing that you’re doing. At surrogacy.com our goal is to ensure that you’re paid fairly and that all of your benefits and care are covered. While there are a lot of moving parts to surrogacy compensation, we’re here to help you understand the ins and outs of what goes into surrogate pay and more.

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What you should know:

Okay, now that we’ve set the groundwork, here’s a deep dive into what’s included for surrogate pay and benefits in a typical journey:

A surrogacy agreement will include a list of all of the additional benefits that will be covered throughout a pregnancy (housekeeping, maternity clothes, etc.)

You will never need to cover any medical and insurance expenses out of pocket, intended parents will cover expenses where necessary

Surrogates are paid for key milestones during the journey, starting before they are even pregnant

Surrogates are paid an agreed-upon base compensation throughout their surrogacy journey

Surrogate Base Pay

Surrogate base pay will typically range between $40,000-$60,000 per pregnancy, and can total up to $50,000-$70,000 with additional benefits. The exact amount a surrogate will make may depend on how many babies you are carrying, your home state, whether you have been a surrogate before, and whether you have health insurance. It’s important to note that surrogates are compensated for additional benefits in addition to their base pay.

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Additional Benefits

In addition to your base compensation, you will also receive valuable benefits throughout your journey that bring your total pay and benefits package to the total amount that will be distributed through the span of your surrogacy journey.

 

Some of those additional benefits include:

Fourth Trimester Care


With most agencies, surrogates will receive monthly stipends post birth, plus additional gifts and benefits to help make recovery a little easier.

Appreciation Gifts 


You are doing something amazing, and we and your agency will show our appreciation to you throughout your journey. So never forget to check the mail!

Lifestyle Benefits

 

This includes everything from childcare to housekeeping, dog sitting coverage and more.

All Travel Expenses & Lost Wages 


Intended parents will compensate you for any missed time at work, travel expenses, or added necessities for travel, like childcare.

Life Insurance 


Before the big embryo transfer day intended parents will purchase a life insurance policy for you at no cost to you.

Medical Insurance 


During your first few months in your surrogacy process, you will work with your chosen agency to get all your ducks in a row! If your existing health insurance covers all surrogacy-related expenses, this will remain your default health insurance. If your existing health insurance does not cover surrogacy-related expenses, the intended parents will pay for 100% of it. In either circumstance, the surrogate will never pay for any surrogacy related expenses.

We know that talking about money isn’t always the most comfortable, but that’s why we’re here! We can share our experiences and help make these tough conversations

a little easier.
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FAQs

  • The intended parents typically pay all the medical bills and costs associated with your surrogacy, regardless of whether you have your own health insurance. 

  • While hiring a lawyer is essential for your protection during the surrogacy process, all legal costs are typically covered by the intended parents as part of the surrogacy agreement.  

  • Yes, your intended parents will cover any necessary travel-related expenses, including transportation, lodging, meals, missed work time (lost wages), and appointments related to the surrogacy. 

  • Yes, where you live affects your surrogacy compensation. States with a higher demand for surrogacy or with a higher cost of living may pay more. You can visit our Surrogacy by State guide to learn more about compensation in your state.  

  • Yes, in the unfortunate event of a miscarriage, you will be compensated up to that point in your pregnancy and surrogacy journey. These details are covered in your surrogacy contract.  

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