Surrogacy Fees and Costs
Agency Fees and Packages
Plus Program – $30,000
This is our comprehensive surrogate matching and journey management program. FCS will guide you through the entire surrogacy process from beginning to baby.
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Recruiting GC candidates |
Thorough screening of GC candidate |
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Intended Parent Intake and Profile Creation |
Intended Parent Criminal Background Check |
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Expert Matching Guidance and Terms for GC and IP |
FCS Foundations of Surrogacy Certified Surrogate Candidate |
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Coordination of travel for surrogate |
Coordination of outside monitoring for surrogate |
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Journey support |
Pregnancy support |
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Coordination of legal parentage process |
Escrow monitoring and cost analysis during pregnancy |
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Coordination with delivery hospital |
GC Screening costs (criminal background check, health insurance review, psychological evaluation, maternal fetal medicine consultation, and medical records review) |
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Refer and coordinate with licensed attorneys who practice in the specialized area of ART |
Third-party escrow account initiation, oversight, and auditing |
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Surrogacy Birth Plan creation and coordination |
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Premium Program – $40,000
In addition to the services provided with our Plus program, you are eligible for Unlimited Rematching** FCS will rematch Intended Parents with another Gestational Carrier under the following circumstances at no additional fee:
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In the event Gestational Carrier is no longer medically cleared after a failed embryo transfer attempt, FCS will re-match the Intended Parents with another Gestational Carrier.
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In the event Gestational Carrier chooses to terminate their agreement with the Intended Parents after one failed embryo transfer, miscarriage or another reason that doesn’t result in her giving birth, FCS will re-match the Intended Parents with another Gestational Carrier.
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In all scenarios, Intended Parents may be financially responsible for any FCS screening fees, medical records evaluation, psychological evaluation, or attorney fees necessary for each any additional Gestational Carrier candidates.
**Conditions Apply. Please contact us for details.
Creating a budget for surrogacy is very difficult as there are so many different factors to consider, and every situation is unique. Costs are dependent on surrogate compensation, health insurance, lost wages, travel, and potential complications. However, we know that having a budget or an accurate estimate of costs is important to financially plan your surrogacy journey. We created the Family Choice Surrogacy Expense Calculator to help you get a better idea of what you can expect.
Gestational Surrogate Expenses
Every surrogacy journey is unique and involves many factors that can impact the overall compensation. Here is a general overview of the surrogate compensation package that includes the additional benefits and protection put in place for her and her family.
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| Intended Parent Psychological Evaluation | $300 |
| Translation/Interpretation Services | TBD |
| Wire Transfer fees | $15/transfer |
| Escrow Management Fee (paid to 3rd party escrow provider) | $1,850 |
| Surrogate Compensation | |
| Base Compensation | $50,000-$60,000 |
| Travel costs associated to attend medical appointments |
TBD |
| Medication starting fee for gestational surrogate | $500 |
| Monthly Allowance paid to surrogate upon execution of legal agreement for duration of pregnancy |
$250/Month |
| Life Insurance Policy for surrogate – minimum $500,000 Life Insurance | $500-$1,000 |
| Embryo Transfer Fee | $1,000 |
| Health Insurance for surrogate: Should the surrogate’s existing insurance policy include a surrogacy exclusion or if she does not have a health insurance policy, The Intended Parents must cover the cost of an individual insurance policy. The Intended Parent(s) are responsible for paying all deductibles, co-pays, and/or other uncovered/misc. expenses. | TBD If IPs required to purchase insurance: Premium estimate ~$600/month +copays and deductible |
| Secondary Insurance Policy (if necessary or chosen) | $1,000 Enrollment Fee (Additional Premiums if Primary Plan denies coverage) |
| Maternity Claims Management Service | $1,750 |
| Rest Easy Policy -Reimbursement of Childcare, Housekeeping, and/or lost wages for the surrogate due to physician ordered bed rest. |
$1,000-$3,000 |
| Surrogate Lost Wages | TBD/Actual |
| Third-Trimester Incentive | $1,000.00 (Paid out at 28 weeks) |
| Multiples Fee | $8,000 per child |
| Maternity Clothing | $750 |
| Invasive Procedure Fee | $500 |
| Mock Cycle | $500 |
| Drop/cancelled cycle | $500 |
| Minimally Invasive Procedure Fee | $500 |
| Medical Clearance Fee | $500 |
| C-section Fee | $5,000 |
| Selective Reduction | $2,500 |
| Termination | $2,500 |
| Mental Health Allowance | 10 session/$1,500 max |
| D & C (per pregnancy loss) | $1,000 |
| D & E (per pregnancy loss) | $1,500 |
| Partial/Full Loss of Reproductive Organs | $5,000/$10,000 |
| Childcare (if Physician ordered bedrest is required or if in GSA) | $250/week |
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Housekeeping (if Physician ordered bedrest is required or if in GSA) |
$150/week |
| Legal | |
| Intended Parent Legal Representation (preparation of GSA) | $3,500 (approx) |
| Surrogate Legal Representation (preparation of GSA) | $1,500.00 (approx.) |
| Parentage Paperwork (Birth Order) | $3,500.00 (approx.) |
| International Attorney for Parentage and Travel Docs | $5,000 (approx.) |
It is impossible to list all scenarios and costs. Once your Gestational Surrogate has a confirmed pregnancy, Family Choice will provide the Intended Parent(s) with an expense Sheet which will list estimated costs for your journey.
Creating a budget for surrogacy is very difficult as there are so many different factors to consider, and every situation is unique. Costs are dependent on surrogate compensation, health insurance, lost wages, travel, and potential complications. However, we know that having a budget or an accurate estimate of costs is important to financially plan your surrogacy journey. We created the Family Choice Surrogacy Expense Calculator to help you get a better idea of what you can expect.
Independent Surrogacy Screening
We offer our Independent Surrogate Screening program for Intended Parents who have matched with a potential surrogate outside of an agency. This option ensures the vital first steps in the process are complete and that the surrogate is qualified to move forward with the process prior to spending unnecessary time and money. We provide thorough screening, along with a detailed guide to help you navigate the process.
| Application/Interview to assess surrogate qualifications and history | |
| Retrieval of medical records | |
| Review of medical records | |
| Criminal background check | |
| Health insurance review if applicable | |
| Psychological evaluation | |
| MFM records review and virtual consultation with surrogate | |
| Medical Screening information sent to you ready to be sent to the clinic | |
| Statement letter about the surrogate candidate findings | |
| Guide to your journey | |
| $5,500 | |
| $500 due at Application/Interview $2000 due upon medical records review $3000 due at final qualification |
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Creating a budget for surrogacy is very difficult as there are so many different factors to consider, and every situation is unique. Costs are dependent on surrogate compensation, health insurance, lost wages, travel, and potential complications. However, we know that having a budget or an accurate estimate of costs is important to financially plan your surrogacy journey. We created the Family Choice Surrogacy Expense Calculator to help you get a better idea of what you can expect.
Let’s Build Your Family Together
No matter where you are in your surrogacy journey, Family Choice Surrogacy is here to provide the expertise, care, and dedication you deserve. Your family. Your choice.