Explanation of * items:
1. Compensation to be divided into ten equal monthly installments, beginning on the second positive beta and when the doctor feels there is not a need for another beta, or upon verification of fetal heartbeat ultrasound then compensation will begin. Compensation will be paid every month thereafter. Experienced surrogates may request $25,000 to $40,000.

2. Multiples fee $5,000 per additional fetus.

3. Transfers and Inseminations (whether IUI or HI and per month) are $750 and $500 per cycle respectively.

4. Mock cycle with medications, and cancelled or dropped cycles (due to no fault of the surrogate) are reimbursed at $250 per cycle.

5. Invasive procedures (each procedure is separate, regardless if they are performed on the same day) are to include amniocentesis (per sac), cerclage, CVS or ectopic pregnancy with or without tubal removal, DNC undergoes or experiences a miscarriage with a clinical abortion), HSG, SIS, selective reduction, hysteroscopy, termination, abortion prior to 12 weeks are $750. Abortion after 12 weeks $1,000. Post-partum Invasive procedures relating to the pregnancy and/or delivery are included up to eight (8) weeks after delivery or termination of pregnancy.

6. Maternity clothing allowance is payable upon reaching 12 weeks gestation. Additional $250 for multiples due at the beginning of 24 weeks gestation.

5. Maternity expense allowance is a non-accountable expense beginning from the signing of contract to 2 months after delivery. In the event of multiples, the allowance is $300.

6. Cesarean sections are reimbursed at $3,000. This is aside from any bed rest or lost wages.

7. The loss of any female reproductive organs is $5,000.

8. Housekeeping allowance is a weekly allowance, $50 every week, beginning on the 1st day of the third trimester of pregnancy and ending 4 weeks after delivery of a child.

9. Life insurance in the face value policy of $350,000 (300,000 directed toward the Surrogate's family and 50,000 directed toward the Intended Parents).

10. Hospital/bed rest/lost wages in the event of doctor prescribed bed rest paid 100% as incurred less disability (if available). In the event that surrogate must take off work to complete ANY appointments due to the surrogacy, her lost wages will be reimbursed by Intended Parents. Lost wages for these appointments will be paid in full, and not covered by disability and/or sick leave.

11. ALL expenses related to travel for the medical/psychological screening, cycling, transfer, pre-natal, delivery appointments are to be covered by the Intended Parents in whole. This includes ALL mileage (in excess of 50 miles round-trip) , lodging, meals, and childcare expenses. Screening/matching process (including companion), transfer (surrogate and companion), delivery/birth (surrogate and companion).

12. Ob-gyn and hospital/delivery costs vary by hospital/doctor (most common is the 80/20 plan) and are the responsibility of the Intended Parent.

13. Any and all expenses in regard to relocation will be covered in whole by the Intended Parents.

PLEASE NOTE:
Hospital/bed rest/lost wages in the event of doctor prescribed bed rest paid 100% as incurred less disability (if available). In the event that surrogate must take off work to complete ANY appointments due to the surrogacy, her lost wages will be reimbursed by Intended Parents. Lost wages for these appointments will be paid in full, and not covered by disability and/or sick leave.

Lost wages paid for screening/matching (surrogate and companion), transfer (surrogate and companion), delivery/birth (3 days only for companion) and any required legal proceedings (surrogate and husband/partner IF required).

Ob-gyn and hospital/delivery costs vary by hospital/doctor (most common is the 80/20 plan) and are the responsibility of the Intended Parent.

Intended Parents will incur all childcare expenses during insemination/transfer/ screening/pre-natal/cycling/retrieval/delivery appointments. 

All travel expenses (transportation, lodging and meals) are calculated by using the U.S. GSA Domestic Per Diem Rates that can be found on the following website: http:// www.gsa.gov/Portal/gsa/ep/contentView.do?contentId=17943&
contentType=GSA_BASIC. Travel is to be covered for the surrogate and her companion.

Our surrogates do not incur any expenses during the surrogate journey.  Intended Parents agree to pay any and all transportation and meal expenses during travel to and from insemination/ transfer/screening/pre-natal/cycling/delivery appointments.  Intended Parents agree to pay for Surrogate’s attorney fees.  Intended Parents also agree to pay for all of the Surrogate’s lost wages/bed rest in the event that it occurs. 

**Please note that the above costs will be fully discussed during your consultation.  COSTS AND FEES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE.  Based on February 2009 estimates.

Explanation of * items:
1. The "Matching Only" fee covers Initial Consultation with Intended Parents, Background Checks on Intended Parents and Surrogate, Phone Conferences with Intended Parents and Surrogate, and matching of Intended Parents with surrogate.

Explanation of * items:
1. The "Escrow Only" fee covers set-up and fund management of your surrogate funds. Statements are issued to the Intended Parents on a monthly basis so they are always aware of the balance of their escrow account.