Surrogacy is a life-changing option for individuals and couples who need help bringing a child into the world. If you're considering surrogacy in Wyoming, understanding the financial and legal landscape can help you move forward with greater confidence.
This article explains how much surrogacy costs in Wyoming, what those costs include, how state laws factor into the process, and how American Surrogacy can support you through each step of your journey.
How Much Does Surrogacy Cost in Wyoming?
In Wyoming, the cost of surrogacy typically ranges from $100,000 to $200,000+, depending on factors like medical needs, program choice, legal fees, and surrogate compensation.
Wyoming is considered a surrogacy-friendly state. With experienced legal representation and proper agency support, intended parents can complete a safe and legally sound surrogacy journey in Wyoming.
American Surrogacy’s Programs in Wyoming
To accommodate different financial situations and levels of risk tolerance, American Surrogacy offers three program options:
- Limited Risk Program ($169,900 - $179,000+): A full-service option that includes financial protections for events like failed embryo transfers, rematches, and early complications. Most intended parents are matched with a surrogate in 1 to 4 months.
- Foundation Program ($115,400 - $170,000+) A pay-as-you-go model that includes full coordination but fewer financial safeguards. This is ideal for families who want to manage payments over time.
- Independent Program (starting at $17,000): Designed for families who already have a surrogate. This program includes coordination and support but excludes compensation, legal, and medical costs. Most independent journeys still exceed $100,000 overall.
To compare details, visit our Full-Service Programs or Independent Program pages.
Surrogacy Cost Breakdown
Most intended parents in Wyoming can expect to pay for the following core services:
- Agency fees: Covering surrogate screening and matching with a qualified surrogate, case management, medical and legal coordination, escrow account setup, and ongoing support
- Surrogate compensation: Base pay and reimbursement for travel, childcare, lost wages, maternity-related expenses, and insurance
- Legal services: Drafting contracts, navigating Wyoming’s parentage process, and filing for legal recognition
- Medical expenses: IVF treatment, embryo transfer, fertility medications, prenatal monitoring, and delivery
These services ensure your journey is professionally managed, legally sound, and medically supported.
Understanding Agency Services and Surrogate Compensation
Your agency fee includes a wide range of coordination and support services — from matching with a qualified surrogate to managing legal documentation, scheduling, and trust account disbursements. Each family is paired with a dedicated case specialist for consistent guidance throughout the process.
Surrogate base compensation in Wyoming typically begins at $50,000. When reimbursements are added, total compensation usually falls between $60,000 and $75,000 or more. Reimbursable costs may include:
- Maternity clothes and prenatal wellness items
- Childcare during appointments
- Health insurance premiums and co-pays
- Travel and lodging for medical visits
- Lost wages during pregnancy and recovery
Payments are handled through a licensed escrow provider to ensure timely, secure disbursements for both parties.
Avoiding Unexpected Surrogacy Costs
Even the best-laid plans can face challenges. If a surrogate match falls through or a medical issue delays your timeline, you may face additional costs. Our Limited Risk Program helps reduce this financial uncertainty by including protections for common disruptions.
This program is best for families who want the stability of a more predictable surrogacy budget.
How Much Does a Surrogate Cost in Wyoming?
Surrogates in Wyoming typically receive $50,000 in base pay, with total compensation averaging $60,000 to $75,000 or more once reimbursements are included.
If you're using the Independent Program, these payments are arranged directly and are separate from agency fees. Even in those cases, most independent surrogacy journeys cost more than $100,000 when all services are accounted for.
How Much Does Surrogacy Cost with Insurance in Wyoming?
Insurance policies don’t typically cover agency fees or surrogate compensation, but they may help reduce the cost of medical care by covering:
- IVF and fertility procedures
- Fertility medications
- Prenatal visits and labor and delivery (if the surrogate has a qualifying policy)
Common insurers in Wyoming include Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming, Mountain Health CO-OP, and UnitedHealthcare. Our team will help evaluate your and your surrogate’s policies and arrange supplemental coverage as needed.
How Much Does IVF and Surrogacy Cost?
If IVF is part of your surrogacy journey, you’ll need to plan for several additional services, which may include:
- Fertility testing and monitoring
- Medication protocols
- Embryo creation and transfer
- Donor eggs or sperm (if applicable)
Wyoming residents often travel to fertility clinics in Colorado, Utah, or Montana for advanced care. We’ll help you select a clinic that aligns with your needs and budget.
Affording Surrogacy
Although surrogacy is a major financial undertaking, there are ways to make the journey more manageable. In addition to our affordable program options, many families explore the following resources:
Grants and financial aid:
- Baby Quest Foundation
- Men Having Babies GPAP Program
- Pay It Forward Fertility Foundation
- Journey to Parenthood
Employer-provided fertility benefits:
- Carrot Fertility
- Progyny
Affording Surrogacy: Fertility Financing Options
We have worked with intended parents in many different financial situations, and here’s the truth: Most don’t simply have the full cost of surrogacy saved up. Many intended parents afford surrogacy through a combination of savings, investments and financing.
To that end, we have a surrogacy financing partner who provides excellent services that help make surrogacy more affordable:
Sunfish: Sunfish offers low-interest fertility loans for IVF, surrogacy, and egg donors for American Surrogacy. They make parenthood attainable for all types of families through financial solutions, support, and guidance.
Learn more about financing your surrogacy through Sunfish here.
Why Choose American Surrogacy?
In a state like Wyoming — where surrogacy is legally possible but not explicitly regulated — working with a trusted agency is essential. Here’s why families choose American Surrogacy:
- Most families are matched in 1 to 4 months
- We work with legal professionals who understand how to structure surrogacy contracts under Wyoming law
- Each family has a dedicated case specialist to guide their journey
- Our programs offer clear pricing and options for both full-service and independent journeys
- We support both intended parents and surrogates with equal care and respect
With American Surrogacy, you receive reliable guidance, personalized support, and a program built to meet your unique needs.
Next Steps in Your Surrogacy Journey
Wyoming offers intended parents a path to complete surrogacy with the help of proper legal planning and professional support. Families of all backgrounds — including LGBTQ+ and single intended parents — can build their family confidently and safely here.
If you're ready to begin, contact American Surrogacy today to speak with a specialist and take the first step toward growing your family through surrogacy.