Become a Surrogate
Surrogate Compensation and Benefits
Surrogacy is a significant commitment of time, care, and responsibility. Open Arms Surrogacy & Egg Donation provides a transparent compensation package before a surrogate agrees to a match, so she can understand how base compensation, additional payments, reimbursements, allowances, and benefits apply to her individual journey.
First-time surrogates can make up to
$60,000
Experienced surrogates
Let’s discuss
your base compensation, which is higher based on experience.
The amount varies based on factors such as experience, location, program requirements, and the individual agreement.
$1,000
Start of Medicationexcluding birth control or antibiotics
$1,000
Embryo transferper transfer
$1,000
Positive pregnancy testwith a beta that exceeds 100
Additional & milestone compensation
Depending on the journey and agreement, additional compensation may apply to specific stages, procedures, multiples, cesarean delivery, or other circumstances identified in advance.
Insurance & other benefits
Insurance needs are reviewed as part of the journey. Depending on the individual situation and agreement, coverage or benefits may include health-insurance-related expenses and life insurance.
$500,000 life insurance policy
Issued once you’ve completed all required paperwork and medical screening; subject to underwriter approval. You choose your beneficiaries.
No-obligation matching
You’re never committed to a particular set of intended parents until you decide to move forward.
Exact amounts, payment timing, reimbursements, and benefits are set out in your individualized compensation package and legal agreement. We explain the package before matching so you can ask questions and understand what is compensation, what is reimbursement, and what may depend on a specific circumstance.