Compensation fees

[Squeakers]

Hi all, I have met a really awesome couple. we so far seem to be a perfect match!!! we agree on pretty much everything, we are JUST NOW starting the compensation stage, they want to know my feel. Now, I am a first timer, so I thought I would post what I am thinking, and you guys let me know what you think, I thought I would get your opinion before I show them! I dont want to scare them off if they are too high!!! Thanks ladies...

$20,000 Compensation (Base Fee)
$2,000 each multiple
$500 per Transfer
$500 per Invasive Procedure (never had) CVS/ Amniocentesis/ D&C/ Miscarriage, ect.
$600 Maternity clothing at 12 weeks
$2,000 C-Section (never had one)
$200 monthly allowance (gas, vitamins, ect)
$200 a week IF required bedrest (never been on it) Childcare, Housekeeping
$5,000 for the loss of any reproductive organ (very unlikely)
$500 selective reduction/termination
As well as:
Travel Expenses
Legal Expenses
Health insurance
Life insurance

[candiray]

It looks to me like you covered everything and fairly to.
I do think however a first time surro's base should be lower, closer to the $15,000-16,000 range .
But that just my opinion.

[moellerfam]

I think that your fee's look great! You might find that most are scared off by your compensation amount , I only say that because when I was trying to go independant and I informed PIP's of my comp there were times I never heard back from them, and I had the same amount for comp as you. IMO you are asking the average fee(s) an agency has in place for there surrogates. If this is very important to you just keep looking and eventually you will find your right match!

[Squeakers]

Ok, should I raise/lower any of my fees?? I want to be reasonable with this. Am I forgetting anything?? I dont want to leave something out and then have to have it happen!!!

[WaStar]

Was just checking this out today.

Fees and Compensation
The Washington UPA expressly prohibits the payment of money, objects, services, or anything else having monetary value in exchange for surrogacy services. However, the statute contains three exceptions, allowing intended parents to pay for a surrogate’s pregnancy expenses, medical expenses, and reasonable attorney fees. These exceptions cannot be read broadly to include the surrogate’s living expenses or lost wages. Violation of this prohibition is a gross misdemeanor, and applies to all surrogacy births in Washington, even if the contract is signed in another state. Because this restriction places a financial burden on surrogate carriers, most surrogacy arrangements in Washington are between family and friends. However, nothing in the statute prohibits strangers from entering into surrogacy arrangements, so long as the restrictions on compensation are obeyed.


Doesn't feel like a lot of wiggle-room!

[Bigheart2]

A typical contract states that comp is for the pain and suffering....