Surrogate Pay, Compensation, and Benefits

• For out-of-county surrogacy appointments: $25.00 per hour, up to $100.00 dollars per day for a maximum of $500.00 per week
• If on physician-prescribed bed rest
  • Complete bed rest: $25.00 per hour, up to $100.00 dollars per day for a maximum of $500.00 per week 
  • Hospitalized bed rest: $25.00 per hour, up to $100.00 dollars per day for a maximum of $500.00 per week 
• 4 weeks following a vaginal birth or 6 weeks following a c-section: $25.00 per hour, up to $100.00 dollars per day for a maximum of $500.00 per week
• Pet boarding: the same dollar allowances outlined above can be applied on applicable days instead of the childcare allowance.  Receipts would be required for boarding and this allowance cannot be used at the same time as a childcare allowance.

• Surrogate is reimbursed gas/mileage at the current IRS mileage rate for any trips further than 50 miles round trip

Pumping fee of $300 per week for each week surrogate is pumping to provide colostrum/breastmilk to baby. IPs are responsible for cost of pump, pumping supplies and shipping of the milk.

$500 per cycle if non-injectable medications are used, or $1,000 per cycle if injectable meds are used, when in contract

$500 due to surrogate if loss occurs after the 5th week of pregnancy as calculated by date of embryo transfer

$800 if cycle cancelled due to no fault of surrogate

• Surrogate receives $1,000 for induction of labor due to absence of fetal heartbeat
• In the event surrogate undergoes labor induction, due to complications of pregnancy, or experiences a stillbirth prior to the vesting period where the entire surrogacy fee would be earned in full (generally 24 weeks from the embryo transfer procedure), she is entitled to her next monthly surrogacy fee payment following this event for postpartum recovery, pain, risk, suffering and inconvenience caused by this. No further surrogacy base fee payments would be due beyond this.

$500 due to surrogate for each dilation and curettage (D&C) procedure

$1,000 due to surrogate for each dilation and evacuation (D&E) procedure

If surrogate loses one or more reproductive organs, or the loss of function of one or more reproductive organ, as a result of a complication caused by the surrogacy, Surrogate will be compensated for the pain, suffering, expenses and all other losses attributable to the removal of said reproductive organ(s) as follows: Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) for the loss of her uterus or the loss of the function of her uterus; One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) for each fallopian tube and/or ovary of which she suffers the loss or loss of function. Under no circumstances shall surrogate be paid for said loss of reproductive organ that occurs more than six (6) months following the birth of the Child or other termination of pregnancy. A LRO insurance policy rider will be purchased to pay out this benefit to the surrogate.

Surrogate receives $1,000 per therapeutic abortion, multi-fetal or selective reduction procedure

$1,000 per procedure

$1,000 per Amniocentesis/CVS

• Surrogate receives $100 per diem per night for overnight travel
• Surrogate’s companion receives $100 per diem per night for overnight travel
• Surrogate’s hotel costs will be covered up to $300 per night for transfer and transfer bedrest, if applicable
• Flights for you for your in-person medical screening/Flights for you and an adult companion for your transfer trip when applicable

Up to $600 max for surrogate (and any family members of surrogate) available to use from start of pregnancy until 6 months post birth. Paid directly to counselor.

Up to $2,000 when requested by surrogate – paid directly to doula.

There is a $5,000 termination of contract bonus if surrogate is medically cleared and legally cleared when the cancellation is due to no fault of surrogate. (e.g. If IPs decide not to proceed due to no fault of surrogate)

• All medical insurance costs will be covered including premiums, deductibles, copays, max out pocket cost, and any uncovered medical expenses for the surrogacy and this continues until the surrogate is:
  • Medically cleared after a failed transfer but not more than 3 months after a failed transfer.
  • Medically cleared after a pregnancy loss but not more than 6 months after pregnancy loss.
  • 3 months post-birth or upon post-birth medical clearance, whichever is sooner, but in no event for more than 6 months after birth.
• If the surrogate is a dependent on a family member’s plan, the cost of the surrogate’s portion of the premium rather than the family premium cost will be covered.
• If a new plan needs to be purchased, the costs for purchasing this plan and any broker fees incurred for purchasing the plan will be covered
• If there is a loss of insurance coverage due to an employment change for surrogate or surrogate’s partner, a COBRA plan could be covered, when available. The full COBRA premium cost for surrogate, and the difference in cost for premiums for surrogate’s partner if surrogate is a dependent on the plan will be covered.
• Insurance liens will be covered (E.G. Kaiser or Blue Shield lien)
• In the event that the surrogate has to drop her current affordable health insurance in favor of obtaining a new insurance policy for the surrogacy, the premiums on the new policy until the next open enrollment period following the birth will be covered.
• The costs associated with insurance expert verification of surrogate’s insurance plan to confirm maternity coverage for the surrogacy will be covered.

Surrogate pay is calculated based on a variety of factors, including the surrogate’s state of residency, past surrogacy experience, lost wages, child care needs, and more. For first-time surrogates, your total compensation package is estimated at $61,100. Due to high demand for surrogates in the state of California, first-time surrogates residing in California will receive total compensation estimated at $66,100. No matter what state you reside in to offset added travel costs for the intended parents. You will be provided with comprehensive compensation and benefits throughout your surrogacy journey at Hatch.

No, your journey will be fully covered by your intended parents. You will receive allowances to cover everyday expenses during the cycle and pregnancy. We do recommend keeping your receipts if you do have to pay any small out of pocket costs such as parking, to submit for reimbursement. This is not meant to be an out-of-pocket expense for you.

We don't give tax advice, you will need to speak with a tax rep in your state as to how to claim. Also, you will not receive a W2 from us and you are not an employee. Your payment comes from the intended parents escrow account.

Most agencies have a unique payment schedule where bonuses are included in the compensation package. With Hatch, you can expect to start receiving compensation as early as medical clearance from your chosen Intended Parent's IVF clinic. We offer one of the most competitive and comprehensive compensation packages in the field.

No. If you’re not sure if you have medical insurance coverage, Hatch refers to insurance experts who will investigate if your plan covers surrogacy. If your insurance plan does cover surrogacy, your intended parents will pay for your portion of the premium costs while using your policy for the surrogacy, as well as any copays, deductibles, and uncovered surrogacy medical expenses. If you don’t have insurance, don’t worry--your team at Hatch will work with an insurance expert to find a plan that covers you and your intended parents will cover any necessary costs.