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Insurance liens are causing stress to many Intended Parents and surrogates
What are liens? A lien is defined as a claim of an interest on a property right. Some insurance companies in certain states (among them, Colorado, California, Washington , Oregon, Hawaii , and Idaho), have written “the right to lien” into their insurance policies when it comes to surrogacy arrangements. Insurance liens are normally an insurer’s claim to recover from an injured victim’s award or settlement with the person or company that caused the injury. Because compensate

Ralph M. Tsong
Aug 3, 20233 min read


All about the surrogate's lost wages provision
Becoming a surrogate is a remarkably selfless commitment. There’s no doubt that a surrogate’s compensation is one of the most crucial factors to consider in the contract stage. Aside from compensation, there are additional expenses that need to be paid for the surrogate, and one of the most important is reimbursement for lost wages. It is important to have a clear and concise agreement in place between all parties involved. Why are Surrogates Paid Lost Wages? Typically, work

Ralph M. Tsong
Jun 22, 20233 min read


How to apply for California disability insurance as a surrogate
Why SDI Matters in Surrogacy Contracts Pregnancy and childbirth can require a surrogate to take time off work, and that is why gestational surrogacy contracts provide for lost wages for the gestational carrier, so that she doesn’t suffer personal losses for undergoing the journey. Typically, lost wages under a surrogacy contract will up to extend 4-8 weeks beyond a birth. This can be very expensive for the intended parents, but fortunately in California (among a few other st

Ralph M. Tsong
Mar 9, 20234 min read
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