Surrogate Compensation Plan

Base Compensation: $20,000
-Usually paid in installments beginning with ultrasound showing heartbeat.

Monthly Allowance: $200 per month
-In lieu of itemized costs, this fee includes reimbursements for mileage, lost wages prior to pregnancy, telephone calls, faxes, postage or federal express charges and miscellaneous expenses such as pregnancy test kits, vitamins, etc. Begins at point of matching to one month after birth.

Clothing Allowance: $500
-Paid after completion of first trimester.

Transfer: $500
-Paid after each embryo transfer procedure to compensate surrogate.

Invasive Procedures: $500 each
-Per procedure for amniocentesis or CVS, early termination procedures, fetal reduction, DNC, or ectopic pregnancy to compensate for the discomfort associated.

 

If applicable:

Multiples: $3,000
-Paid for each additional baby delivered.

C- Section: $2,000

Domestic Assistance for time spent on bedrest - This amount varies depending on location and number and ages of children, and spousal availability.

Actual Lost Wages - Paid per day of work missed due to bedrest, or traveling for procedures or appointments, and for time missed for delivery and recovery (unless maternity leave is paid.)