We invite you to reach out to California NuLife Surrogacy to discuss a Benefit Package that is customized to your experience and the specific details of your surrogacy arrangement. It is important to understand that the information provided here serves only as a general guide. This document is for informational purposes only and is not a legally binding agreement. The official and enforceable terms, including all financial responsibilities of the intended parents towards surrogate's compensation, reimbursements, and medical and legal expenses, will be detailed in the Gestational Surrogacy Contract. Please note that all initial agreements are flexible and subject to refinement based on the definitive contract established with the intended parents. Our aim is to craft a compensation package that provides comprehensive support for you throughout the surrogacy journey.
Gestational Carrier/Surrogate Benefit Package
Your compensation as a gestational carrier may include, but is not limited to, the following:
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Base Compensation:
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Base compensation starts at $50,000~$55,000 for the first time surrogates in California and $45,000~$50,000 for the first time surrogates outside California, with an additional $10,000 for a twin pregnancy. Experienced surrogates may be eligible for an additional $5,000 to $10,000, depending on their history. Surrogates with surrogacy-friendly insurance may receive an additional $5,000.
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For candidates with exceptional backgrounds, such as licensed medical professionals or students in medical fields like nursing, physician assistant, or medical assistant, compensation is negotiable. It is at the intended parents' discretion to provide a justified base for such backgrounds.
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For instance, a California surrogate with prior successful pregnancies, all vaginal and non-complicated, experience as a surrogate, surrogacy-friendly insurance, and carrying twins could receive a base compensation of $80,000 ($55,000 base + $10,000 twin bonus + $10,000 experience bonus + $5,000 insurance bonus).
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Monthly Stipend: $300~500 per month for miscellaneous expenses for singleton and additional $100 for win pregnancy including parking, communication, notary and postage, meals, childcare, non-prescription vitamins/supplements, and travel under 50 miles round trip. Lost wages for attending IVF/OB appointments are also included. For travel beyond the county of residence, additional travel provisions will apply.
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Legal Clearance Fee: $500 upon upon legal clearance by the surrogate's attorney.
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Medication Start Fee: $600~$1,000 upon starting medications for the surrogacy process.
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Embryo Transfer Fee: $1,000~$1,500 at the time of transfer.
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Maternity Clothing Allowance: $800.
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Pregnancy Wellness Program: $500 for health & nutrition counseling, acupuncture, prenatal vitamins, pregnancy massage.
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Housekeeping Support: Up to $1,000.
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Invasive Procedures: Varies, ranging from $500 to $10,000 depending on the procedure.
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Bed Rest Allowance: Up to $250 per week to cover additional childcare, housekeeping, and miscellaneous expenses associated with bed rest.
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Medical and Life Insurances for 12 Months: TBD/covered benefit.
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Lost Wages: TBD/covered benefit.
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Breast Milk Pumping: $300 per week.
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Travel Reimbursements: Includes flights, ground transportation, hotel accommodations, meals, parking, and tolls for medical screenings and embryo transfer appointments.
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Contract Phase Legal Fees: Covered for surrogate's attorney.
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Judgement Phase Legal Fees: Covered for surrogate's attorney.
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Full Term Bonus: It is at the intended parents' discretion to provide a justified bonus for full term delivery.