If you were a woman living in New York or New Jersey, you’d be sad to learn that being a surrogate mother for money is illegal. Unfortunately, due to outdated state laws, women who wish to be gestational carriers in these states cannot receive the compensation they deserve for their priceless services.
However, if you’ve come to this article, you’re lucky: You live in Pennsylvania. Here, gestational carriers can always receive the surrogate mother compensation they deserve for the risk to their health and life — and Central PA Surrogacy will make sure it happens ethically and effectively.
If you’re asking, “How much do surrogates get paid in Pennsylvania?” we encourage you to contact our team online or at 814-237-7900 anytime. That way, we can discuss in more detail our surrogate mother “pay” rate in Pennsylvania — and help you decide whether this life-changing path is the right one for you.
In the meantime, you can learn a bit about the basics of surrogate mother “salary” in Pennsylvania, such as what it is, what it includes, and how it’s determined for your personal surrogacy journey.
Our Surrogate Compensation in Pennsylvania
First, before we get into the details of surrogate mother compensation, we want you to understand one thing: You should not be pursuing surrogacy solely for payment. Gestational surrogacy is a rewarding path, but it’s also one that comes with certain challenges and risks. You should only pursue surrogacy if you are motivated to do so by the chance to help someone else become parents. Simply put, the money by itself will not be a good enough reason to accept surrogacy’s potential risks and liabilities.
In addition, surrogate compensation is not “payment” in the strict sense of the word. We like to view it as support for the risks to your health and life that you take while becoming a surrogate. It’s also a kind of “child support” that intended parents must pay; after all, they have the responsibility to support their child during gestation, even if that child is not developing in their own uterus.
That said, our team fully believes that every gestational carrier has the right to receive surrogate income in return for her selfless decision to take on increased risks in order to help a total stranger. Surrogate compensation can help a prospective surrogate feel more secure in her choice, knowing that her family will benefit from a decision that may cause them additional stress and challenges — and that they will be taken care of should you be harmed or incapacitated during the surrogacy process.
Here at Central PA Surrogacy, we provide a competitive Pennsylvania surrogate compensation. Our surrogates are well taken care of — in more than one way. While we always ensure you receive the compensation rate you deserve, you will also receive personalized, hands-on support from our local team of professionals throughout the whole journey. As a smaller, regional surrogacy program, we may not be able to provide the higher rates that other national agencies can — but the benefits of our local, compassionate support team more than make up for it.
Ask yourself: Would I rather be paid a higher surrogate compensation and just feel like a number? Or would I accept a competitive Pennsylvania compensation rate and the benefits of a local, personalized support team — who will minimize the risks of surrogacy in a way larger agencies can’t?
We believe the answer is clear. But, if you have questions or concerns about our surrogate compensation, you are always welcome to talk to one of our surrogacy professionals. Give them a call at 814-237-7900 or contact them online to learn more.
Additional Surrogate Mother Compensation in PA
In addition to receiving compensation for the risks of being a surrogate, you can also be reassured that all of your expenses will be covered during gestational surrogacy. By volunteering for this journey, you are already sacrificing your body, time and energy. We make sure you don’t have to make a financial sacrifice, too.
The intended parents that you match with will be responsible for every fee during surrogacy, from start to finish. These will be outlined in your legal surrogacy contract, and our team will ensure you never have to pay for any services involved in surrogacy.
The expenses covered by your intended parents often include:
- Life insurance and disability insurance
- Counseling throughout the surrogacy process
- Mileage for medical and other kinds of appointments
- Lost wages from missed work
- Childcare
- Housekeeping
- Insurance co-pays and other medical expenses
- And other miscellaneous pregnancy expenses
When you work with Central PA Surrogacy, we will connect you to an experienced attorney through local law firm Bierly & Rabuck. While our intended parents are represented by attorneys at this firm, they will be happy to refer you to separate legal professionals who will ensure your legal rights and interests are protected from the very beginning. Your attorney will draft your contract so that your surrogate mother compensation covers all potential expenses. Oh, and these legal services will be free to you.
Learn More About Surrogate Compensation With Central PA Surrogacy
Becoming a surrogate is a great commitment, so intended parents are willing to reward your dedication and acceptance of risks with surrogate compensation in Pennsylvania. In turn, many surrogates use this money for financial goals such as a down payment on a house, a new car, paying off student loans or saving for their children’s college funds.
Because each surrogacy journey is different, a surrogate mother’s compensation will depend on a few certain factors:
- Where she lives
- Her experience
- The intended parents’ budget
- How many embryo transfers are necessary
Therefore, the only way to find out what you might be “paid” as a surrogate in Pennsylvania is by speaking with our surrogacy team. We can explain our surrogate reimbursement schedule in more detail and help you understand exactly what rate would be possible should you choose to move forward.
Whether you want to learn more about surrogate mother compensation in Pennsylvania, or you are ready to start the surrogacy process today, don’t hesitate to reach out online or at 814-237-7900.
