Surrogate Compensation

At Heart and Soul Surrogacy we understand and appreciate the commitment and generosity of our surrogates and their families.  Our surrogate compensation and benefit programs were created to provide the security, benefits and that you deserve.  

However, surrogacy is not a path to riches.  The pay is comparable to working a part-time job.  The compensation to a surrogate should help improve her and her family's financial position but it is not her sole source of income.  If you are thinking about becoming a surrogate only for the financial benefits, then surrogacy is not a good fit for you. 

Other firms that offer excessive compensation packages or base pay that far exceeds the industry average are usually "too good to be true."  If an offer feels too good to be true, then it probably is.  As a surrogate, the intended parents will cover your expenses and compensation this is outlined in your legal contract.  Both parties need to agree to the compensation and benefits structure.

Compensation

The following benefits are part of the core package. 

Surrogate Base Compensation [$50,000-$70000]

  • Our agency offers higher compensation to surrogates who have completed a successful surrogacy in the past.
  • California Surrogates have a higher compensation due to lack of additional travel expenses incurred by the agency.
  • If a surrogate has a health insurance policy that does not exclude surrogacy then additional compensation is offered.

Monthly Expense Allowance [$250/month]

  • Covers expenses incurred as a result of pregnancy related obligations.

IVF Transfer/Mock Cycle [$500/occurrence]

  • The fee is given for each transfer or mock transfer of embryos.
  • The fee is sent on the day of the transfer.
  • The drop cycle fee is paid as long as it did not occur as a fault of the surrogate.

Cycle Allowance [$200/each]

  • Fee is given once medications are started.
  • This allowance is given in order to cover expenses incurred during your IVF clinic visits. [Gas, Milage, Parking, Childcare]

Multiple Fetus [$4000]

  • This fee is given in addition to the surrogate compensation.
  • The surrogate will be paid an additional $3000.00 if carrying twins or an additional $6000.00 if carrying triplets.

Cesarean Section [$4000]

  • This fee will be paid if a cesarean section is medically needed at delivery.
  • This fee will be paid at the delivery.

Cesarean Section [$800]

  • Paid on the first of the month following the 14th week of pregnancy.
  • If the surrogate is pregnant with multiples, she will receive an additional $250 at the same time.

Long Distance Travel [Actual]

  • If travel is required, Heart and Soul Surrogacy will ensure that all expenses, including but not limited to cost of airfare, hotel, parking, rental car, etc. is paid for by intended parents or Heart and Soul Surrogacy.
  • $50/day/person for meal expenses.
  • Mileage is compensated for travel exceeding 40 miles each way at the prevailing IRS federal rate.

Health Insurance [Actual]

  • Paid monthly in the amount of the actual premium.

Life Insurance [Actual]

  • A life insurance policy will be issued in the amount of $500,000.
  • This policy will be paid in the amount of the actual premium.
  • If this policy expires, prior to six weeks post-delivery, the policy will be reissued for another year.

Additional Compensation

The following items are compensations that will be paid when certain events occur and are not guaranteed to happen on every journey.

D&C, D&E, Abortion, Selective Reduction [$1,500]

  • If required.

Ectopic Pregnancy [$1,000]

  • If required.

​ Cerclage [$2,500]

  • If required.

Amniocentesis or CVS [$750]

  • If required.

Loss of Organs [$2,000]

  • Entitled to this fee for loss of a fallopian tube, ovary, or uterus as a result of the delivery of the child.
  • This procedure must be performed within 3 months of delivery.

Complete Hysterectomy [$7,500]

  • Entitled to this fee in the case that she must undergo a complete hysterectomy as a result of the delivery of the child.
  • This procedure must be performed within 3 months of delivery.

Physician ordered bedrest [Actual]

  • Reimbursed for additional costs incurred as a result of bed rest/restricted activity.
  • Expenses may include housekeeping and childcare; However, the OB physician must confirm in writing that the surrogate is unable to fulfill these responsibilities.
  • Housekeeping shall not exceed $100 per week during the period of restricted activity.
  • Childcare shall not exceed 40 hours per week at the then prevailing minimum hourly wage rate, or $15 per hour, whichever is higher, only during the period of restricted activity.
  • Benefits extend six weeks after a vaginal delivery, miscarriage, or abortion. Eight weeks after a C-Section birth.

Medical Deductibles and Co-pays [Actual]

  • The Intended parents will be responsible for all medical copayments and deductibles related to the pregnancy.

Lost Wages - Surrogate and Spouse [Net Wages]

  • Net wages of the last three paystubs submitted to Heart and Soul Surrogacy.
  • The fees paid, if the surrogate is ordered bed rest, will be the difference owed after disability income.
  • Spouse receives up to five paid days of net lost wages during the entire surrogacy arrangement.
  • Surrogate and her spouse's lost wages are limited to eight hours per day, 40 hours per week.

Base Compensation - Estimated

Compensation Description Amount
Surrogate Base Compensation
  • Our agency offers higher compensation to surrogates who have completed a successful surrogacy in the past.
  • California Surrogates have a higher compensation due to lack of additional travel expenses incurred by the agency.
  • If a surrogate has a health insurance policy that does not exclude surrogacy then additional compensation is offered.
 $50,000 - $70,000
Monthly Expense Allowance
  • Covers expenses incurred as a result of pregnancy related obligations.
 $250 / month
IVF Transfer / Mock Cycle
  • The fee is given for each transfer or mock transfer of embryos.
  • The fee is sent on the day of the transfer.
  • The drop cycle fee is paid as long as it did not occur as a fault of the surrogate.
 $500 / occurance
Cycle Allowance
  • Fee is given once medications are started.
  • This allowance is given in order to cover expenses incurred during your IVF clinic visits. [Gas, Milage, Parking, Childcare]
 $200 / each
Multiple Fetus
  • This fee is given in addition to the surrogate compensation.
  • The surrogate will be paid an additional $3000.00 if carrying twins or an additional $6000.00 if carrying triplets
 $4000
Cesarean Section
  • This fee will be paid if a cesarean section is medically needed at delivery.
  • This fee will be paid at the delivery.
 $4000
Maternity Clothing
  • Paid on the first of the month following the 14th week of pregnancy.
  • If the surrogate is pregnant with multiples, she will receive an additional $250 at the same time.
 $800
Long Distance Travel
  • If travel is required, Heart and Soul Surrogacy will ensure that all expenses, including but not limited to cost of airfare, hotel, parking, rental car, etc. is paid for by intended parents or Heart and Soul Surrogacy.
  • $50/day/person for meal expenses.
  • Mileage is compenstated for travel exceeding 40 miles each way at the prevailing IRS federal rate.
 Actual
Health Insurance
  • Paid monthly in the amount of the actual premium.
 Actual
Life Insurance
  • A life insurance policy will be issued in the amount of $500,000.
  • This policy will be paid in the amount of the actual premium.
  • If this policy expires, prior to six weeks post delivery, the policy will be reissued for another year
 Actual

Additional Compenstation

Conditional Compensation Description Amount
D&C, D&E, Abortion, Selective Reduction $1,500
Ectopic Pregnancy $1,000
Cerclage $2,500
Amniocentesis or CVS $750
Ectopic pregnancy $1,000
Loss of Organs
  • Entitled to this fee for loss of a fallopian tube, ovary, or uterus as a result of the delivery of the child.
  • This procedure must be performed within 3 months of delivery.
 $2,000
Complete Hysterectomy
  • Entitled to this fee in the case that she must undergo a complete hysterectomy as a result of the delivery of the child.
  • This procedure must be performed within 3 months of delivery.
 $7,500
Physician ordered bedrest
  • Reimbursed for additional costs incurred as a result of bed rest/restricted activity.
  • Expenses may include housekeeping and childcare; However, the OB physician must confirm in writing that the surrogate is unable to fulfill these responsibilities.
  • Housekeeping shall not exceed $100 per week during the period of restricted activity.
  • Childcare shall not exceed 40 hours per week at the then prevailing minimum hourly wage rate, or $15 per hour, whichever is higher, only during the period of restricted activity.
  • Benefits extend six weeks after a vaginal delivery, miscarriage, or abortion. Eight weeks after a C-Section birth.
 Actual
Medical Deductibles and Co-pays
  • The Intended parents will be responsible for all medical copayments and deductibles related to the pregnancy.
 Actual
Lost Wages - Surrogate and Spouse
  • Net wages of the last three paystubs submitted to Heart and Soul Surrogacy.
  • The fees paid, if the surrogate is ordered bed rest, will be the difference owed after disability income.
  • Spouse receives up to five paid days of net lost wages during the entire surrogacy arrangement.
  • Surrogate and her spouse's lost wages are limited to eight hours per day, 40 hours per week.
Net Wages


Base Compensation - Estimated

Compensation Description Amount
Surrogate Base Compensation
  • Our agency offers higher compensation to surrogates who have completed a successful surrogacy in the past.
  • California Surrogates have a higher compensation due to lack of additional travel expenses incurred by the agency.
  • If a surrogate has a health insurance policy that does not exclude surrogacy then additional compensation is offered.
 $50,000 - $70,000
Monthly Expense Allowance
  • Covers expenses incurred as a result of pregnancy related obligations.
 $250 / month
IVF Transfer / Mock Cycle
  • The fee is given for each transfer or mock transfer of embryos.
  • The fee is sent on the day of the transfer.
  • The drop cycle fee is paid as long as it did not occur as a fault of the surrogate.
 $500 / occurance
Cycle Allowance
  • Fee is given once medications are started.
  • This allowance is given in order to cover expenses incurred during your IVF clinic visits. [Gas, Milage, Parking, Childcare]
 $200 / each
Multiple Fetus
  • This fee is given in addition to the surrogate compensation.
  • The surrogate will be paid an additional $3000.00 if carrying twins or an additional $6000.00 if carrying triplets
 $4000
Cesarean Section
  • This fee will be paid if a cesarean section is medically needed at delivery.
  • This fee will be paid at the delivery.
 $4000
Maternity Clothing
  • Paid on the first of the month following the 14th week of pregnancy.
  • If the surrogate is pregnant with multiples, she will receive an additional $250 at the same time.
 $800
Long Distance Travel
  • If travel is required, Heart and Soul Surrogacy will ensure that all expenses, including but not limited to cost of airfare, hotel, parking, rental car, etc. is paid for by intended parents or Heart and Soul Surrogacy.
  • $50/day/person for meal expenses.
  • Mileage is compenstated for travel exceeding 40 miles each way at the prevailing IRS federal rate.
 Actual
Health Insurance
  • Paid monthly in the amount of the actual premium.
 Actual
Life Insurance
  • A life insurance policy will be issued in the amount of $500,000.
  • This policy will be paid in the amount of the actual premium.
  • If this policy expires, prior to six weeks post delivery, the policy will be reissued for another year
 Actual

Additional Compenstation

Conditional Compensation Description Amount
D&C, D&E, Abortion, Selective Reduction $1,500
Cerclage $2,500
Amniocentesis or CVS $750
Ectopic pregnancy $1,000
Loss of Organs
  • Entitled to this fee for loss of a fallopian tube, ovary, or uterus as a result of the delivery of the child.
  • This procedure must be performed within 3 months of delivery.
 $2,000
Complete Hysterectomy
  • Entitled to this fee in the case that she must undergo a complete hysterectomy as a result of the delivery of the child.
  • This procedure must be performed within 3 months of delivery.
 $7,500
Physician ordered bedrest
  • Reimbursed for additional costs incurred as a result of bed rest/restricted activity.
  • Expenses may include housekeeping and childcare; However, the OB physician must confirm in writing that the surrogate is unable to fulfill these responsibilities.
  • Housekeeping shall not exceed $100 per week during the period of restricted activity.
  • Childcare shall not exceed 40 hours per week at the then prevailing minimum hourly wage rate, or $15 per hour, whichever is higher, only during the period of restricted activity.
  • Benefits extend six weeks after a vaginal delivery, miscarriage, or abortion. Eight weeks after a C-Section birth.
 Actual
Medical Deductibles and Co-pays
  • The Intended parents will be responsible for all medical copayments and deductibles related to the pregnancy.
 Actual
Lost Wages - Surrogate and Spouse
  • Net wages of the last three paystubs submitted to Heart and Soul Surrogacy.
  • The fees paid, if the surrogate is ordered bed rest, will be the difference owed after disability income.
  • Spouse receives up to five paid days of net lost wages during the entire surrogacy arrangement.
  • Surrogate and her spouse's lost wages are limited to eight hours per day, 40 hours per week.
Net Wages

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