Surrogacy in the USA: Learn about the process, laws, regulations, and costs for intended parents seeking surrogacy in the USA.
Available programs
- Egg donation surrogacy
- Own egg surrogacy
- Shipped frozen embryo surrogacy
- Unlimited programs
- Double donation (sperm donation extra)
- HIV patient possible but has an extra charge
Legal framework
- It Varies State by state, but generally, the USA is surrogacy friendly country.
Eligibility
- All family models, hetero, gay, married,
- Single parent
- The medical indication is not requested
Birth certificate
- Name of the intended parents are indicated in the birth certificate
Exit procedure timelines
- One to 4 months, depending on the criteria of each nationality
Egg donation (Anonymous/Non-Anonymous)
- Anonymous/Non-Anonymous
- Possibility to choose a “normal “donor (pictures and profiles are provided)
Surrogate matching period
- 6-8 months after obtaining the embryos
Insurance
- Some companies do offer surrogate insurance
- As for the newborn care if parents have such insurance baby can be added to the plan
Useful hints (Questions to ask before starting)
- Unexpected costs that may emerge
- Cost related to the Changing of surrogate
How much does surrogacy cost in USA?
Egg donation surrogacy Starts at 160000 USD
- Surrogates aged 25-38, with no more than one C-section, residing in the USA (please note that GS consulting policy does not support traveling surrogates and has only local surrogates in the programs) and having at least one biological child
Frozen embryo surrogacy is available for 120000 USD
- Acceptance of PGTA or non-PGTA day 5 embryos
- Legal team support for the preparation of all necessary documents by FDA regulations and takes time, Coordination with the IVF clinic where embryos were created is essential
- Coordination of procedures with shipping companies
- Individual and combo shipments are permitted
- Sperm, oocytes, and frozen embryos can be shipped to the USA for surrogacy