If the journey to parenthood has led you to surrogacy, one of your first questions may be how much does surrogacy cost in Connecticut? This process includes a wide variety of professionals and services that will contribute to the total cost, but American Surrogacy has created a clear fee structure to give intended parents financial clarity.
To get more information about the cost of surrogacy in Connecticut, reach out to one of our surrogacy specialists today.
Surrogacy is a huge investment both emotionally and financially, but this life-changing journey will be worth it when you finally get to fulfill your dreams of becoming parents.
American Surrogacy understands the cost of surrogacy in Connecticut may be a factor in whether intended parents choose to use a surrogate to grow their family. This guide will help you understand the breakdown of costs that are included in our fee package so you can be confident in your budget.
American Surrogacy’s Cost
The cost for surrogacy in Connecticut with American Surrogacy is $169,900 - $179,000+. This includes agency, case management, gestational carrier fees, and medical and legal fees. The wonderful benefit of working with American Surrogacy is the financial clarity of our cost structure. We want you to be aware of the costs upfront so you can move forward with certainty.
Agency & Case Management Fees
These costs come from the support of your surrogacy professionals, who help you along the process. This not only includes screening, mediation and case management but also includes unlimited embryo transfer attempts. Other agency fees include:
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Marketing and advertising
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Support and education
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Case management
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Contact mediation
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Surrogate and intended parent screening
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Unlimited matching
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Unlimited embryo transfer attempts
Gestational Carrier Fees
This is what many people think of when it comes to surrogacy costs in Connecticut. This includes the base compensation you will pay your surrogate along with monthly reimbursements for out-of-pocket expenses. Gestational carrier fees may also include:
- Escrow service fees
- Lost wages
- Travel and lodging for carrier
- Maternity clothing
Medical Fees
Another large part of the cost of surrogacy in Connecticut is the medical fees. The medical fees of surrogacy include those of the surrogate and intended parents in case you need to go through fertility treatments including egg and sperm retrieval. Additional medical fees can include:
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Insurance coverage of gestational coverage
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Surrogate medical screening
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Outside monitoring
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Life insurance policy
Legal Fees
When you work with the surrogacy process you will need a surrogacy attorney. American Surrogacy has a vast network of credible surrogacy attorneys to assist you in the process. An attorney is also necessary to draw up the surrogacy contract you will need to complete. Legal fees associated with the cost of surrogacy in Connecticut also include:
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Intended parent legal fees necessary to complete the surrogate journey
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Gestational carrier legal fees
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Gestational surrogacy contract support
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Agency administrative duties
Variable Costs
These costs are not associated with agency fees but are likely something you should consider when you financially prepare for surrogacy. These expenses may come from doctor’s offices, travel, and other costs that are required to complete the surrogacy journey. Common variable costs can 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
Personalized Experience
American Surrogacy wants you to have the best surrogacy experience possible. From getting started to coming home with your baby, we know there will be a million questions along the way. Our trusted surrogacy specialists will be there to assist you whenever you need it. When you work with us, you can trust you will have the shortest surrogacy wait times, and that our surrogacy specialists have the experience to help you achieve your dreams of parenthood.
Get connected with a surrogacy specialist today to learn more about what you can expect for the cost for surrogacy in Connecticut.