With “The City of Light,” among its many nicknames, you can be the guiding light to parenthood for the intended parents you choose when you become a surrogate in Buffalo.
As a surrogate, you can get paid $50,000 - $110,000+ for the opportunity to change the lives of the intended parents and you and your family.
Surrogacy is an investment of time, energy and dedication. We believe that your decision to become a surrogate deserves the best pay possible, which is why we’re the surrogacy agency that pays the most.
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How to Become a Paid Surrogate in Buffalo
We know the process can seem daunting at first glance which is why we’ve made our application short and sweet. You can fill it out now in just a few minutes. After meeting the basic requirements for surrogacy, you’ll go through our screening process. This process is to ensure your safety and viability as a surrogate. We won’t bog you down with a million extra steps or mounds of paperwork; we’ve streamlined our screenings to be as smooth and straightforward as possible. This is one of the biggest decisions you’ll make as a surrogate. You may already know what you’re looking for in intended parents or you may not. Regardless of where you are in finding the perfect match, we’ll be there for you. We’ve got decades of experience with creating families and will do whatever we can to help you feel comfortable in the choice you’re making. Once you find the perfect match, both sides need legal representation for the surrogacy contract. This legal contract outlines the parameters of your surrogacy journey, including your pay. That contract needs to be signed by both parties before the medical side of your journey can begin. After the contract is signed, you’ll begin a regimen of fertility medications to prepare your body for pregnancy. Through the embryo transfer, you’ll have an embryo created from the eggs of the intended mother and the sperm from the intended father or a donor transferred to your uterus. Once a pregnancy is confirmed, surrogate mother payments will begin. You can return home knowing you will always be part of that family’s story. It’s something you can look back on fondly in the future knowing you’ve changed their lives while providing for your family.
Learn how to get paid to be a surrogate in Buffalo by getting in touch with us today.
What You Can Gain with Our Surrogacy Program
Surrogacy changes the lives of the intended parents and your family, but it also brings a wealth of emotional benefits too. It’s a journey that you can look back on proudly.
Choosing surrogacy means:
- A sense of purpose
- A chance to form lasting relationships
- Learning more about yourself
- And much more
Other Things to Know About Becoming a Surrogate in Buffalo
Surrogacy Laws and Legal Professionals
New York is a surrogacy-friendly state. Thanks to the New York State Child-Parent Security Act (CPSA) that went into effect in 2021, gestational surrogacy has been legalized, establishing criteria for surrogacy agreements that protect the interests of both parties.
Traditional surrogacy is only legal in altruistic cases where a surrogate does not receive compensation.
In addition to our network of legal professionals we can refer you to, here are local attorneys you can contact:
- Talmud Law (Williamsville): The attorneys at Talmud Law have years of experience helping create families in the Buffalo-Niagara region. Their lawyers will make sure that the necessary criteria are met to protect your rights under New York law.
- Rupp Pfalzgraf LLC (Buffalo, Williamsville, Rochester): Attorneys Jamie Batt, Elizabeth DiPirro and Keli-Iles protect the rights of parents and surrogates, guiding each party every step of the way.
Surrogacy Medical Professionals in Buffalo
Working with us means getting access to a vast, experienced network of medical professionals. Whatever services are needed for the journey, we’ve got you covered.
You can also check out these local medical professionals:
Fertility Clinics
- CNY Fertility Buffalo (Buffalo, Syracuse, Latham, Rochester): CNY Fertility is led by board-certified reproductive endocrinologists who have served as clinical faculty at top medical schools in the United States. They also employ top embryologists, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, yoga instructors, acupuncturists and well-being specialists.
- Buffalo Infertility & IVF Associates (Snyder): Their embryology team has more than 50 years of combined experience, delivering success rates that rank amongst the highest in the country. Those success rates have seen them designated as an Infertility Center of Excellence.
- Your Family Fertility (Williamsville): Dr Krystene Dipaola, MD is board certified in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility as well as Obstetrics and Gynecology.
Hospitals
- Mercy Hospital of Buffalo (Buffalo): Mercy Hospital of Buffalo was named a High Performing Hospital for Heart Attack & Maternity Care by U.S. News & World Report (2022-2023).
- Oishei Children’s Hospital (Buffalo): Oishei Children's Hospital is the only hospital in Western New York with a team of pediatric surgeons and a full panel of pediatric medical sub-specialists on site. It has the region's largest and most advanced neonatal intensive care unit.
- Sisters of Charity Hospital (Buffalo): Sisters of Charity Hospital was named a U.S. News & World Report High Performing Hospital for Maternity Care (2023-2024).
- Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital (Williamsville): All of the nurses with the Mother-Baby Unit are trained in lactation to meet your needs. Board-certified lactation consultants are also available when additional assistance is needed.
FAQs About Surrogate Compensation in Buffalo
Why Should Surrogates Be Paid?
As a surrogate, you can be the missing piece of the puzzle to parenthood for the intended parents you choose. Fulfilling their dreams, dreams they may have had for years is a decision that requires your dedication, time and energy.
That dedication, time and energy deserves the proper compensation for your role in creating families and making dreams come true.
Do Surrogates Get Paid Up-Front?
Surrogates do not get paid up-front. You’ll begin receiving your base payments once a pregnancy is confirmed. Before that, once you sign your surrogacy contract you’ll receive a monthly stipend to cover out-of-pocket pregnancy and surrogacy costs.
Your base payments will be distributed through monthly payments throughout the pregnancy as well as the postpartum period. This monthly pay acts as a salary, ensuring ongoing financial support for the duration of the journey.
Do Surrogates Get Paid if They Miscarry?
You will get paid as a surrogate if you miscarry. The amount is determined by your surrogate contract but you are usually only paid for the time you are pregnant.
If the miscarriage occurs six months into the process you are paid for six months. That contract will also define what comes next and if you and the intended parents decide to try again, a pregnancy must be confirmed before you can start receiving payments.
Do Surrogates Get Paid Monthly?
Surrogates do get paid monthly. It typically starts from the first month that the pregnancy is confirmed. The amount of surrogate pay is determined by base pay. Base pay is calculated by looking at experience with the surrogacy process, cost of living and income
Do Surrogates Have to Pay Taxes in Buffalo?
Yes, surrogates have to pay taxes. Part of the answer lies in whether you receive a 1099 form during tax season from the third-party escrow service we work with to distribute surrogate mother pay.
But even if you don’t receive a 1099 form does not mean that income isn’t taxable. You are being compensated for a service as a surrogate. That compensation is income and subject to taxation.
Regardless of if you receive a form or not, contact a local tax accountant to ensure you are paying the necessary taxes.
New York also has a graduated-rate income tax.
Is Surrogacy Covered By Insurance in New York?
Yes, surrogacy is covered by insurance in New York. Surrogates have the right to comprehensive health insurance policies in New York. The state bill of rights for surrogates covers everything from preconception and prenatal care to medical treatments and hospitalization.
If your insurance provider does not cover surrogacy costs, we have a network of medical professionals we can connect you to that do.
How Much Do Surrogates Make for Twins?
Becoming a surrogate with us means you earn $10,000 for twins. You can become one of the highest-paid surrogates for your decision to carry more than one baby.
But you aren’t being paid for carrying the baby. You’re being compensated for your time and effort.
Do Surrogates Get Maternity Leave in New York?
As a surrogate, you will get maternity leave in New York. The Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) gives you 12 weeks of unpaid leave.
New York also has its own program, NYS Paid Family Leave, which gives eligible workers up to 12 weeks of paid time off.
If you lose any wages as a result of being a surrogate, we’ll reimburse you.