Donor Egg Compensation By – Rite Options
THINKING ABOUT DONATING YOUR EGGS?
• If you’re thinking about donating your eggs, you must be wondering about donor egg compensation. It can be hard to talk to someone about things like ‘what is the base rate,’ ‘what amount is too low,’ ‘what expenses are covered,’ etc.
• At Rite Options, we have open discussions about any concerns or questions a woman might have about egg donation, including compensation. We endeavor to clearly explain how much an egg donor is paid, how she is paid, and what expenses would be covered during the donation.
HOW MUCH ARE DONORS PAID?
• An egg donor has the potential of earning up to $70,000 after completing several donation cycles. This figure covers the donation and expenses of the donor.
HOW MUCH ARE FIRST-TIME DONORS PAID? A first time donor will be paid anywhere from $3,000 to $10,000.
WHY ARE SOME EGG DONORS PAID MORE THAN OTHERS? • Donors who have exceptional qualities or traits which are difficult to locate will be paid a higher amount.
DO DONORS WHO’VE DONATED IN THE PAST GET PAID MORE? Yes. They may be paid more than the base rate.
• Most agencies break down a donor’s payments into two
HOW ARE
separate disbursements: The first payment is paid at the
PAYMENTS
start of the donation process. The balance amount is
DISBURSED?
paid after completing the egg retrieval procedure.
HOW MANY TIMES CAN A DONOR DONATE HER EGGS? • An egg donor can help several families. This means she can donate her eggs no more than six times.
WHAT ARE SOME EXPENSES COVERED BY INTENDED
PARENTS?
PSYCHOLOGICAL AND MEDICAL EXPENSES • All
screening
costs,
medical
expenses, and medications related to the egg donor’s donation are paid directly by the intended parents. During the screening, an egg donor will learn essential details about her physical, genetic, and reproductive health.
LEGAL FEES
• Before starting on a course of injectable medications, the egg donor will sign a legal contract with the intended parents. All donors are provided with independent legal representation. This contract must be signed prior to commencing the donation process.
EGG DONOR INSURANCE
• Even though complications are rare, the egg donor is provided insurance coverage. This is used to provide coverage for medical expenses in case complications occur during the donation process.
TRAVEL EXPENSES
Airfare Some egg donors do not live near the IVF clinic and may be required to travel there by air.
Ground Travel • Donors who must drive over 100 miles round trip for appointments will be reimbursed at a per-mile rate. Donors who do not have their car will be flown to the IVF clinic and will be provided with ground transportation means. This includes transfers to and from the airport and getting to and from procedures and doctor appointments.
Meals • Egg donors who are traveling for more than 200 miles are entitled to receive payment for their meals while traveling to participate in the egg donation process.
WHAT ARE OTHER ITEMS THAT MAY BE SUBJECT TO REIMBURSEMENT?
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS MAY BE REIMBURSED AS WELL:
• Parking • Lodging
• Travel expenses for the companion.
Thank You • To learn more about donor egg compensation, contact us at Rite Options. • Visit – www.riteoptions.com Garden City, NY
Phildelphia, PA
ph:1(516)512-8888
ph/fax:1(888)512-3220
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