Compensation in a Surrogacy Agreement

Compensation is a big part in surrogacy agreements, and should be outlined very carefully within the gestational surrogacy agreement. Of course, costs and fees will differ case by case, but there are a few general guidelines to follow when including these terms in your surrogacy agreement. When payments will be made, installment schedules, and terms for reimbursement of lost wages for the gestational carrier are all examples of what can be included.

There are many sources available on the internet for both surrogates and intended parents regarding what types of compensation are reasonable and anticipated during a surrogacy. First-time Surrogates are usually compensated with base compensation within a range of $60,000 to $70,000. (At Worldwide Surrogacy, we offer base compensation from $65,000 to $90,000 based on a Gestational Carrier's insurance, experience, requests, and other factors. This figure doesn't include additional compensation such as a monthly stipend of $350.00, lost wages, travel reimbursements and fees for undergoing the embryo transfer and invasive medical procedures.) 

There are exceptions to average base compensation numbers, and the factors will be discussed in informative and educational conferences with the Worldwide Surrogacy recruiting team.

In addition to compensation, there often may be other payments that are a part of a gestational agreement such as: 

• A payment of $1,000 for undergoing the embryo transfer including successfully completing the pre-transfer protocol
• Payment in the case of any invasive procedures including amniocentesus, selective reduction, or C-Section
• In the unfortunate circumstance of a miscarriage or the diagnosis of a severe birth defect, there may be payments for a D & C procedure, or termination of the pregnancy
• Travel expenses, maternity clothing, childcare, lost wages, insurance premiums, medical co-pays, legal fees, and other miscellaneous expenses

 It is important to note that all parties involved should have a legal counsel. These agreements are serious and they cover a life-changing course of events. In order to stabilize and strengthen the relationships between the surrogate and the intended parents, a clear and unambiguous agreement is a necessity. Contact the Worldwide Team to see if you qualify and to find out about the compensation you deserve for bringing such a gift to the many deserving intended parents longing to have their baby.