9.3 How Surrogates Get Paid — Milestones, Reimbursements, and Timing

Once your surrogacy journey begins, knowing exactly how and when you’ll be paid is essential. At GSHC Surrogacy & Egg Donation, we believe compensation should never be unclear, delayed, or stressful. That’s why we’ve created a step-by-step process that makes payments timely, transparent, and tied directly to your contract milestones.

Here’s how it works—so you always know what to expect, when to expect it, and how we’re supporting you every step of the way.

💼 Who Handles Surrogate Payments?

While your escrow account is managed by a licensed third-party escrow company, all payment coordination is handled by GSHC’s internal team. This includes:

• Your Case Manager, who tracks your journey milestones
• Our full-time Accounting Manager, who handles reimbursements and payment submissions

Together, we monitor your contract terms, milestone dates, and submitted receipts to ensure your payments are processed quickly and accurately.

💳 How Surrogate Payments Are Structured

At GSHC Surrogacy, your compensation is paid in two primary ways, covering both your major milestones and the practical support you need throughout your journey.

1. Milestone Payments

These are larger scheduled payments released at key points in your journey, based on your signed contract. They typically include:

• Medication start
• Embryo transfer
• Pregnancy confirmation (fetal heartbeat)
• Delivery of the baby

Each payment is clearly outlined in your surrogacy contract, so you always know what to expect and when.

2. Monthly Reimbursements and Allowances

In addition to milestone payments, you’ll receive a range of structured support payments, including:

• Base compensation (paid in monthly installments)
• Monthly pregnancy allowance
• Maternity clothing allowance
• Reimbursements for approved out-of-pocket costs such as:
• Travel and mileage
• Childcare (when applicable)
• Co-pays and prescription medications
• Meals and hotel stays for appointments
• Lost wages (for you and/or your support person)

To receive reimbursements, you’ll submit a monthly form with receipts, and our team will handle the processing and submit requests to the escrow company.

💬 Whether it’s a major milestone or everyday support, GSHC makes sure every part of your contribution is valued and compensated—clearly, fairly, and on time.

💳 How & When You’ll Be Paid

• Monthly allowance begin after your legal contract is signed.
• Milestone payments are triggered once that phase of your journey is confirmed.
• Most surrogates receive payment via direct deposit for speed and ease.
• Checks are available upon request.

Once your milestones or expenses are verified, GSHC submits the payment request directly to the escrow company on your behalf. Payments are typically released within a few business days, depending on the escrow company’s processing time.

🔁 Our Role: Keeping It Smooth and Stress-Free

As your agency, GSHC works hard behind the scenes to make this process simple and reliable. We:

• ✅ Track your contract milestones
• ✅ Collect and review all submitted forms and receipts
• ✅ Communicate with escrow and clinics to ensure proper timing
• ✅ Follow up to confirm payments are released on schedule

💬 You never have to figure this out alone. Whether you’re starting meds or just submitted receipts, we’re here to make sure you’re paid correctly, completely, and on time.