Cost of Surrogacy
Advocates for Surrogacy strives to offer Intended Parents a variety of options from full service programs to individualized concierge services. The following table outlines various options and provides a general summary of costs and fees. Contact us directly for the latest fee and cost information. Each situation is different and this information is presented as a general guide. Many factors can affect the final cost of surrogacy such as the particular surrogate candidate’s compensation, the state where the surrogate resides, IVF clinic costs and other factors such as insurance. During the matching phase with surrogate candidates, we provide detailed analysis of the costs involved based on the particular state the surrogate lives in, legal costs for securing parental rights in a particular state, insurance costs if the surrogate candidate is not insured, financial considerations particular to a surrogate and IVF clinic costs.
| Service Description | Surrogacy with IVF | Surrogacy with Frozen Embryo Transfer | Surrogacy with Client Identified Surrogate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agency Fee Project Management (start to finish every step of the way) | $350 Application $7,500 Initial $3,500 upon execution of agreement with surrogate $1,500 international client surcharge |
$350 Application $7,500 Initial $3,500 upon execution of agreement with surrogate $1,500 international client surcharge |
$350 Application $5,500 Agency Fee upon execution of agreement with agency $1,500 international client surcharge |
| Fertility Clinic Fees | $16,750 – $25,000+ | $5,000-$8,000 | $16,750-$25,000+ |
| Psychological Screening Fees for Surrogate and Spouse/Significant OtherCounseling Support During Pregnancy | $500-$1,000
$750 |
$500-$1,000
$750 |
$500-$1,000
$750 |
| Legal Fees for Drafting and Review of Surrogate Agreement/Parentage Order | $5,000-$8,000 | $5,000-$8,000 | $5,000-$8,000 |
| Escrow Management with independent escrow agent | $700-$1,200 ($1,500 for int’l clients) | $700-$1,200 ($1,500 for int’l clients) | $700-$1,200 ($1,500 for int’l clients) |
| Surrogate Compensation/Reimbursements | $30,000+ | $30,000+ | $30,000+ |
| Insurance/Medical costs for pre and post natal and delivery a. Prenatal and Delivery (Note: These costs depend on whether surrogate is insured. If she is, then deductible and copays must be assessed. If she is not, then insurance must be purchased and premiums, deductibles and copays will apply or self pay option with backup for complications b. Post Delivery (Intended Parents must have insurance that will cover the child/ren post delivery) |
$0-$25,000 if surrogate not insured and coverage must be purchased. These costs will vary by state and carrier, deductibles,copays and availability of Aff. Care Act Plans | $0-25,000 if surrogate not insured and coverage must be purchased. These costs will vary by state and carrier, deductibles, copays and availability of Aff. Care Act Plans | $0-$25,000 if surrogate not insured and coverage must be purchased. These costs will vary by state and carrier, deductibles,copays and availability of Aff. Care Act Plans |
| Expert Insurance Evaluation and Support services | $300 – evaluation of coverage if surrogate has insurance $450 for identification of insurance and application support if surrogate not insured |
$300 – evaluation of coverage if surrogate has insurance $450 for identification of insurance and application support if surrogate not insured |
$300 – evaluation of coverage if surrogate has insurance $450 for identification of insurance and application support if surrogate not insured |
| Surrogate Life Insurance | $500 per year | $500 per year | $500 per year |
| Total | $65,850-$103,850+ Plus intl surcharges, if applicalbe |
$54,100-$86,850 Plus intl surcharges, if applicable |
$62,350-$100,350 Plus intl surcharges, if applicable |
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