Surrogacy Compensation
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SURROGACY COMPENSATION.
The Surrogate will begin receiving the relevant compensation beginning on the first of the month following confirmation of pregnancy (confirmation of heartbeat at approximately 6 weeks of pregnancy, via ultrasound). This is a base fee for carrying the pregnancy. Payment will be in 10 equal installments over the course of the pregnancy. Breakdown of payments Surrogates can expect to receive throughout the surrogacy process: |
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Monthly Allowance |
$3,000 |
Non-accountable monthly expense allowance paid to Surrogate to cover expenses at $200/month. This allowance includes reimbursements for mileage, telephone calls, faxes, non-prescription medication, vitamins/supplements, childcare services, parking and other incidentals. This fee shall begin the 1st of the month after the contract has been executed between the Surrogate and the Prospective Parents and continue until either termination of the contract by either party or 1 month after delivery. |
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Maternity Clothing Allowance |
$750 |
$375 paid at 10th & 14th week post transfer resulting in pregnancy. (Multiple pregnancies +$250 extra). |
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Compensation at Start of Medications |
$400 |
Paid to the Surrogate upon starting first medication for each cycle. (With start of every cycle, even if prior cycle was cancelled). |
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Compensation for Embryo Transfer |
$600 |
Surrogate will receive $600 for each embryo transfer procedure. (Includes all costs for surrogate associated with transfer) |
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Lost Wages – Actual Cost |
$TBD |
Estimated lost wages for the Surrogate (approximately 8 weeks) and spouse (3-5 days). If carrier is a stay-at-home Mom or unemployed, no lost wages are paid to her however, lost wages for spouse still apply. This is based on after tax earnings. Surrogate and spouse must provide proof of actual lost wages. Additional lost wages may also include time away from work for physician appointments and physician ordered bed rest. |
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Housekeeping & Childcare Allowance |
$3,000 |
Surrogate will receive allowance after 32 weeks until 2 weeks after delivery if requested by surrogate (up to $300 weekly for a maximum of 10 weeks) when placed on doctor-ordered bed rest. Extension is possible only if bed rest is ordered by physician. |
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In the Event of Invasive Procedure |
$500 |
Surrogate will receive $500 for each procedure such as, cerclage, amniocentesis, CVS (or other prenatal diagnostic testing), D&C, termination etc. For fetal reduction, surrogate will receive $1000. |
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C Section for Surrogate |
$3,000 |
Surrogate will receive an additional $3,000 if the delivery requires a C-section (includes childcare and housekeeping). |
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Hysterectomy/Loss of fallopian tube |
$5,000 - Loss of uterus. $1,000 – Loss of fallopian tube. |
Surrogate will be entitled to receive $5000 if she must undergo a hysterectomy, resulting in loss of her uterus, as a result of the delivery of the child, as long as procedure is performed within 3 months of the delivery. Surrogate will be entitled to $1000 should she lose her fallopian tube. |
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Travel Expenses |
TBD |
Surrogate will be compensated for travel to all appointments related to the surrogacy. |
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