The surrogacy process is a wonderful experience that leaves you with a beautiful child and a relationship with your surrogate that you will cherish forever. However, you may be wondering about and preparing for the cost of surrogacy in Hawaii to get to that point.
Learn more about our surrogacy costs in Hawaii by contacting us at 1-800-875-2229 (BABY) or filling out our online form.
What Am I Paying For?
There is a lot more to pay for outside of your surrogate’s compensation. The overall cost usually includes agency fees, surrogate fees, medical fees and legal fees. This covers foreseen events that happen throughout the surrogacy process that we know and assume the price of. Understanding what you are expected to pay for in Hawaii’s surrogacy costs can make a difference in your preparation for the surrogacy process.
How Much Does Surrogacy Cost in Hawaii?
American Surrogacy costs depend on which program you choose but typically range from $100,000 to $200,000+. We've designed 3 programs to help families who have a surrogate or need help finding a surrogate become parents faster.
- Independent Program: Designed for families who have a surrogate or plan to find one on their own.
- Foundation Program: A full-service program with a pay-as-you-go fee structure similar to how most agencies charge fees.
- Limited Risk Program: Our second full-service program with financial protection that avoids repaying many fees if something doesn't work out and makes budgeting more predictable.
Financial certainty only helps alleviate any stress you might have about the surrogacy process, allowing you to plan and be there for your future child. The fees included in our costs are:
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Advertising Fees – This covers online advertising as well as traditional ads, networking with surrogacy professionals, and more.
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Matching Services – Through successful advertising, you will be matched with a surrogate. Matching expenses cover screenings, background checks, and more. You are also offered unlimited matching through our services.
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Support and Education – Surrogacy can be a complex journey. Your surrogacy specialist is here to help you navigate the process and offer resources to you and your family.
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Unlimited Embryo Transfer Attempts – We want you to be able to achieve your dreams of having a child, so we include as many embryo transfer attempts as you would like.
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Base Surrogate Compensation – The base compensation a surrogate receives is theirs to use however they choose. Our fees cover this expense.
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Escrow Service Fees – An escrow service is a third-party agent that holds and disperses funds through surrogacy.
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Insurance Coverage of Gestational Carrier – You will need to provide life insurance for your surrogate, so we’ve included it in our fees.
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Background and Medical Screenings – These are done for both the surrogate and you leading up to the surrogacy process.
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Intended Parent Legal Fees – You will need a surrogacy attorney to help you through the surrogacy contract and post-birth orders in Hawaii.
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Gestational Carrier Legal Fees – In addition to covering your own legal fees, you will also be required to cover your surrogate’s legal fees.
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And More.
What Are Variable Fees?
The variable fees are not included in the price. This is due to the fact that we cannot fully account for these surrogacy costs in Hawaii. They likely come from a doctor’s office, fertility clinic, outside legal counsel, and other costs required for completing your surrogacy journey. These fees include:
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IVF Fees
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Newborn Expenses
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Intended Parent Travel
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Surrogate Breast Milk
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Varied Surrogate Experience and Location
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Intended Parent Outside Counsel
We want you to move through the surrogacy process with ease and peace of mind. Our fee structure offers you financial clarity to be able to move forward with confidence. If you want to learn more about the surrogacy costs in Hawaii or are ready to get started, fill out our form to begin your surrogacy journey today.