HOW MUCH DOES SURROGACY COST?
We offer four programs to suit the various needs of our clients:
Legacy, Legacy+, Heritage, and Heritage+. Each program is designed to provide you with an exceptional customer experience, high level of care, and concierge services tailored to your unique needs.
Growing Generations Surrogacy Programs
When evaluating the actual costs of our surrogacy processes, the average total costs for each program range as follows:
Legacy: $213,000 to $267,000+
Legacy+: $253,000 to $307,000+
Heritage: $356,000 to $417,000+
Heritage+: $456,000 to $517,000+
LEGACY+
LEGACY
LEGACY+ COST:
$253,000 to $307,000+
Our Legacy+ package not only covers all the essentials for your surrogacy journey, but also includes:
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Expedited surrogate matching time.
LEGACY COST:
$213,000 to $267,000+
Our Legacy package covers all the essentials for your surrogacy journey.
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Customized surrogate match
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Case management
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Waived fee for additional surrogate matches if needed
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Facilitation of unlimited embryo transfers
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Insurance facilitation services
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Credit up to $5,000 for failed surrogate screening expenses.
HERITAGE+
HERITAGE
HERITAGE+ COST:
$456,000 to $517,000+
Our Heritage+ package offers not only the most customization and support for your surrogacy journey, but also the most accelerated timeline and fastest surrogate match.
HERITAGE COST:
$356,000 to $417,000+
Our Heritage package allows for the most customization and support for your surrogacy journey.
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Expedited surrogate match time.
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Two days of companionship travel by one of our staff members for Obstetrician/Gynecological appointments, delivery, and/or court proceedings as requested.
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Assignment of an Executive to oversee your journey.
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Personal contact information and after-hours emergency access to Executive.
What Goes Into Surrogacy Costs?
The costs associated with your surrogacy process can be broken down into several categories. Some of these expenses are one-time costs and others are variable expense areas:
Agency Service Fees
1/8
These one-time fees are the fees paid to Growing Generations for the management of your case. We match you with the right surrogate for your needs and manage every phase of your journey from start to finish.
IVF Expenses
3/8
Every surrogacy journey requires the help of an IVF physician to screen your surrogate, complete the embryo transfer, and oversee the first weeks of your pregnancy.
Surrogate Compensation and Related Expenses
2/8
Your surrogate will receive compensation for her time and commitment. A portion of surrogate compensation is paid leading up to her getting pregnant, and the remainder is paid over the course of her pregnancy. In addition to the compensation she receives, your surrogate will also be eligible for reimbursement for lost wages, childcare, and homecare expenses if needed.
Legal Fees
4/8
Your legal team will draft surrogacy contracts and handle parental establishment proceedings. Law firms will often offer fixed or ala carte pricing.
Escrow Provider Fees
5/8
To comply with industry best practice and most state laws, an independent escrow provider must hold and distribute your surrogate’s compensation.
Insurance Expenses
6/8
Several insurance policies are put in place to financially protect you and your surrogate. We have a fixed-fee insurance program, so you’ll pay one price no matter the expense of your surrogate insurance needs. If you reside outside of the U.S., you’ll also need insurance coverage for your newborn baby.
Travel
7/8
Your surrogate will require travel to and from the IVF clinic for screening and embryo transfer procedures.
Egg or Sperm Donor Expenses
8/8
If you need a donor for your family building needs, you’ll compensate your donor, pay a donor agency fee, and incur related legal, insurance, medical and travel expenses for your donor.
At Growing Generations, we value flexibility and financial transparency. To help you plan for your surrogacy journey, we’ll share detailed budgets with you at the beginning or your process, as well as throughout it, so you are informed along the way.
WHY ARE THE COST RANGES SO LARGE?
The largest ranges have to do with how much your gestational surrogate receives in compensation, whether you need the help of an egg or sperm donor, and which Growing Generations program you select. There may be additional variables depending on your unique journey, including:
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Whether your embryos have already been created
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The number of IVF transfer cycles required
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO CREATE EMBRYOS?
If you do not already have embryos created, you will also need to factor in the expenses of creating embryos using your own or donated eggs. Families using their own eggs should expect to spend $26,000-$35,000. If you will be pursuing surrogacy with donor eggs, you can expect costs to range from $50,000-$80,000.
WHY CHOOSE THE GROWING GENERATIONS SURROGACY PROGRAM?
The Growing Generations surrogacy program is known for it’s long-standing reputation and commitment to quality and service. Our goal is to prepare you for the journey that lies ahead. Knowing and understanding surrogacy costs is an excellent way for you to plan ahead for unexpected costs such that you can stay committed to your dream of becoming a parent, or expanding your family. We have been providing surrogacy services for 30 years and have an expert understanding of how to achieve a highly customized experience while being prepared financially.
One of our Growing Generations finance team experts will gladly work with you to review cost estimates you have received from other sources and offer advice and guidance. We can also create a tailor-made budget that fits your desires for the surrogacy process, as well as for different cost scenarios. Growing Generations is dedicated to helping you start your family through surrogacy with a clear understanding of costs.
Surrogacy Cost FAQ's
The average cost for our surrogacy program begins at $213,000. This includes agency fees, surrogate compensation, medical expenses, legal fees, insurance, and other related costs. Your total cost will depend on your chosen program level and personal preferences.
Our agency fees cover the full scope of support we provide throughout your journey, including surrogate recruitment and screening, personalized matching, case management, and ongoing support from consultation through delivery. As needed, we also introduce you to experienced professionals including reproductive law attorneys, mental health professionals, and medical providers.
We are committed to being as transparent as possible with costs. As such, there are no hidden costs. When a surrogacy process exceeds its budget, it is usually due to unexpected events, such as having to do more than one attempt at pregnancy, needs more embryos, needing more than one surrogate. We are happy to create budget scenarios for you to understand costs associated when dealing with the unexpected.
Surrogate compensation is paid out installments as the process progresses. Once progress milestone payments are made, they are earned. If a pregnancy is not achieved or a loss occurs, your surrogate will not receive compensation that she has not yet earned.
Sometimes, yes. Fertility or Family Creation Benefits are a new and emerging benefits offered by many large employers. We encourage you to check with your employer to find out if you have available benefits. We’ve seen benefits range from $5,000 to covering the entire process. The largest providers of these benefits are Carrot, WIN, Progyny, and Maven.
