The journey to parenthood looks different for everyone. If you are considering surrogacy as a way to start your family, you may be wondering how much does surrogacy cost in Arizona?
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 alleviate your worries. 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 being able to budget for the cost of surrogacy in Arizona is important for families interested in this route to parenthood. Our guide will help you understand the costs associated with surrogacy, and what our fees will cover when it comes to your overall budget.
American Surrogacy’s Costs
The cost for surrogacy at 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 us is the financial clarity of our clear 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. Agency fees also include advertising, marketing and unlimited matching.
Through the agency and case management fees, you are receiving care through every step of the surrogacy journey. Your surrogacy specialist is there to help you through mediation, assist in finding you appropriate legal counsel, and much more.
Gestational Carrier Fees
This is what many people think of when it comes to surrogacy costs in Arizona. 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:
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Escrow service fees
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Lost wages
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Travel and lodging for carrier
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Maternity clothing
Medical Fees
Another large part of the cost of surrogacy in Arizona is the medical fees. From harvesting the egg to delivery, there will be a lot of doctor visits, medical treatments, and hospital stays. The medical fees of surrogacy include insurance coverage of the gestational carrier and surrogate medical screening. In addition, you will have to pay for outside monitoring and a life insurance policy.
Legal Fees
These fees are necessary to complete the surrogate journey and include the costs of legal fees for the intended parents and the gestational carrier. There will be fees for the counsel of you and the surrogate, which covers gestational surrogacy support. This also covers agency administrative duties. Due to the laws surrounding surrogacy in Arizona, it is important to have a trusted attorney who can help you along the way.
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, fertility clinics, outside legal counsel, travel and other costs required to complete the surrogacy journey. Common variable costs 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.
Get connected with a surrogacy specialist today to learn more about what you can expect for the cost of surrogacy in Arizona.