In addition to the above benefits, what you gain with Simple Surrogacy is the support and understanding from a Women-owned agency run by previous surrogates and egg donors. We have been in your position, and we know exactly how to support Surrogates throughout their journeys. Our over 25+ years of experience combined with our intimate knowledge of what it takes to be a surrogate can make your journey the ideal, life-enhancing experience it should be!
The initial application takes just 3-5 minutes and can be done right online, feedback given on 100% of applications!
CLICK TO APPLY NOWTotal Compensation, Benefits and Expenses$70,500 and UP
Depending on state of residence, experience
Gestational Surrogate Base Compensation
Paid to Surrogate in 8 equal installments over the course of the pregnancy, beginning with confirmation of pregnancy via heartbeat through ultrasound.
First time Surrogate, no insurance$58,000 ($73K DET)
Double embryo transfer, $73,000.
Average, some states additional, NY, CT, WA, NY, ask your coordinator!
First time Surrogate with lnsurance covering maternity (no Exclusions or payback)$63,000 ($78K DET)
Double Embryo Transfer, $78,000
Average, some states are more, ask your coordinator!
Traditional Surrogates$70,000+
Starting at $70,000
Experienced Surrogates$68,000+
Experienced Surrogates name their own compensation within reason. Add $5,000 bonus for good Surrogacy-friendly Insurance and $5,000 additional for each time previously you have been a surrogate!
Double Embryo Transfer Experienced starts at $78,000 and rises $5K each additional successful pregnancy
Monthly Allowance$300-$350 / month
In lieu of itemized reimbursements, this monthly fee covers expenses during pregnancy. This includes prenatal vitamins, phone calls, faxing, childcare or wages for local appointments, home pregnancy tests, notary expenses and other misc. expenses.
$300 / Monthly
$350 / Monthly for Twins beginning at pregnancy confirmation
APROX $3,000 singleton
APROX $3,500 twins
Maternity Clothing Allowance$800-$1,000
$800 singleton
$1,000 multiples
Legal Clearance Fee$1,500
Paid after Legal Clearance to surrogate for time spent during Legal and screening process
Start Meds fee / Embryo Transfer Fee$500 / $1,000
$500 paid at start of Medication.
$1,000 Paid after each embryo transfer procedure.
$500 Start of Meds Fee
$1,000 per embryo transferred / per transfer
Plus actual expenses
Invasive Procedure Fee$500
To compensate for invasive procedures. Paid at Screening.
$500 / per procedure
IUI Fee$250
Paid per cycle for IUIs in Traditional Surrogates. Not paid to Gestational Surrogates who receive the transfer fee.
$250 / cycle
Surrogate Push Present$300
Cash Gift to Surrogates at Delivery from Intended Parents to thank you for delivery of their Child!
Body Recovery Allowance$500 total
Surrogates get $250 for 2 months after delivery to help you get your body back after delivery! This non-accountable allowance can be used to pay for a gym membership, post-natal massages or nutrition to help you recover from your surrogacy!
Paid $250/Month following delivery for 2 months
Estate Planning Documents (If requested or required)$1,500 value
Each Surrogate, if requested or required legally for your state, will receive documents drafted for the Intended Parent’s rights at the hospital, that continue to cover the surrogate beyond delivery. These documents are Declaration of Guardianship for her Children, Medical Power of Attorney, Financial Power of Attorney and HIPPA. We design these documents to continue to work for you beyond the surrogacy. We do not draft wills for surrogates.
If not requested or required by the state of delivery, there is no monetary value or payment to the surrogate.
Life lnsurance$775 Value
Each Surrogate will receive the benefit of a $500,000 minimum Life Insurance policy in the event of their demise, paid to their family. Intended Parent(s) can also have policy pay an amount to them.
$775 Value
Lost WagesActual
Lost wages are determined by actual gross earnings and varies based on disability insurance and actual earnings for working Surrogates only. These are paid for Transfer and Bed Rest or work restriction and recovery.
Depends on Surrogate’s hourly wage
Insurance available for bedrest lost wages.
Expect to cover lost wages during pregnancy as well as recovery wages post delivery.
Lost Wages for Spouse$3,000
There may be lost wages for spouse (gross earnings as verified by recent pay stub) for medical evaluation trip, embryo transfer trip, invasive procedures, legal filings, emergencies and if necessary for birth.
Depends on hourly wage
Meal Allowance$70/day average
If travel of more than half a day is necessary to fulfill obligations under the contract.
https://www.gsa.gov/travel/plan-book/per-diem-rates
$70 / day Average
Travel ExpensesActual
Includes possible hotel, parking, round-trip economy airfare for GS and companion (if required), travel to and from airport. IPs pay all surrogate travel expenses for IVF related travel per guidelines.
ACTUAL
Local Travel$.71 / mile
If Surrogate is required to travel by car to doctor, clinic visits, monitoring clinic, etc. Mileage is only reimbursed after the first 100 round trip miles per trip.
$.71 / mile
or current IRS guidelines
Bed Rest Compensation$350 / week
If put on doctor ordered bed rest (during pregnancy, miscarriage, termination/selective reduction procedure, amniocentesis, etc.) This fee covers housekeeping and childcare.
$350 / week, $6,000 Contract Cap
or per Surrogacy Agreement
Insurance available for this cost.
Twins Housekeeping Allowance$75/week
If carrying twins or greater, a housekeeping allowance paid to the Surrogate from 26 weeks of pregnancy, paid weekly.
$75 / week with receipts
($300/month)
Child Care$200 - $600 week
ln the event of needing childcare to fulfill contractual obligations.
$200 – $600 Per week, depending on number of children and surrogate agreement.
Multiple Fee$20,000, - $30,000 for DET
Fee paid for each additional child carried beyond one.
$30,000 / additional child if Transferring TWO embryos
$20,000 / additional child
C-Section$3,500 / $2,000
To compensate for additional pain and suffering and added risks. The fees shown are typical but experienced Surrogates may request more than quoted amounts.
$3,500 first C-section,
$2,000 subsequent
Experienced surrogates may request more.
Milk Pumping$1 / ounce
Paid weekly for Milk Pumping following birth.
$1 per ounce
Plus all pumping expenses and shipping
Delay fee$200 / $250 Month
Paid if there is a 90 day delay between transfer attempts or if 6 months passes after contract signing, and there has not been any transfer, not due to surrogate.
$200 / month
$250 / month
Cancelled Cycle fee$500
Paid for non-medical cycle cancellation, not due to surrogate, after medication is started. This is rare.
Loss of Reproductive Capabilities$1,000 / $5,000
Any Loss of or loss of function to tubes, uterus, and/or complete hysterectomy, or surgery for an ectopic pregnancy.
$1,500 for most organs
$5,000 for uterus or hysterectomy
Insurance available to cover this cost.
Amniocentesis Fee$750 / $250
To compensate for the discomfort associated with amniocentesis.
$750 first needle insertion, $250 subsequent
D&C, Selective Reduction Termination$1,500
To compensate for additional pain and suffering and added risks. If a reduction or termination is requested after 14 weeks of Pregnancy, Compensation will be $5,000.
$1,500 per procedure
$5,000 if after 14 weeks due to it being surgical.
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