Surrogacy is a highly exciting and hopeful process and best embarked upon when there is clear understanding of surrogacy.
Question: How do I find a surrogate mother?
Answer: It is preferable that commissioning parents find their own surrogate mother.
Question: Is there a waiting list to find a surrogate mom?
Answer: We have not experienced a waiting period in the past, but circumstances can change at any time.
Question: How long does the process take of finding the right surrogate?
Answer: Finding the right surrogate mother is a delicate process and both parties need to be confident and sure that they are comfortable with one another.
Question: Is there a standard surrogacy donation?
Answer: The exchange of money for surrogacy is not permitted. Surorgates may only obtain an amount for loss of income earned.
Answer: The New Children's Act has become effective from 1 April 2010 requiring at least one of the commissioning parents to be domiciled in South Africa at the time of completing the
surrogacy agreement surrogacy agreement. The requirements for this surrogate contract include:
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Identity documentation
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Conformation of the medical requirement for a commissioning parent to require a surrogate mother
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Medical and psychological assessment of the surrogate mother confirming her suitability to proceed as a surrogate
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Psychological assessment of the commissioning parent confirming her/ his/ their suitability to become parents via surrogacy.
Question: Who holds legal rights and responsibilities at birth?
Answer: Commissioning parents hold legal rights and responsibilities over the child as a result of the court order obtained even before the child's conception.
Question: Do medical aids cover surrogacy costs?
Answer: Yes, provided the surrogate is not pregnant at the time of requesting cover
Question: Is a waiting period for medical cover applicable?
Anwer: Subject to underwriting, no waiting period for surrrogacy will exist.
Questions: What are the implications if the surrogate has not previously been on a medical aid?
Answer: A late joining fee may be applicable, subject to underwriting.
Question: What type of medical cover will the contributions cover?
Answer: Contributions will cover day-today, chronic and major medical costs depending on the plan selected.
Question: What will contributions cost every month?
Answer: These can range from around R1,000 per month for a hospital plan only to R3,500 for an executive plan.