Surrogacy for Gay Couples in New York City, NY

Serving the Greater New York Metropolitan Area

Why Gay Couples Choose CCRM Fertility of New York City for Surrogacy

 

CCRM Fertility of New York is a trusted and inclusive clinic for gay couples who are pursuing parenthood through surrogacy. We support every family with compassion, expertise, and a deep understanding of the unique needs of gay and male-identifying intended parents. Our services include egg donation, IVF, embryo creation, and gestational carrier coordination through trusted agency partners.

We provide mental health support through required consultations for all third-party reproduction services, ensuring emotional preparedness for the entire journey. CCRM partners with organizations like Family Equality to offer community education and advocacy for LGBTQIA+ families. Our physicians, embryologists, and care teams undergo specialized training to best support gay couples in their path to parenthood.

Renowned for delivering success rates significantly above the national average, CCRM Fertility has helped welcome over 100,000 babies through IVF and advanced reproductive science. For gay intended parents, this means expert guidance, high-quality embryo development, and personalized care at every stage of the surrogacy process.

At CCRM Fertility of New York City, we offer a full suite of services to support gay couples through each step of the family-building process.

Egg Donation Options for Gay Intended Parents

  • Access to diverse, thoroughly screened egg donors
  • Fresh donor cycles
  • Frozen donor eggs through reputable donor banks
  • Genetic carrier screening for all donors

IVF Services for Embryo Creation

Gay couples typically create embryos using:

Our in-house lab uses advanced embryology techniques to support the strongest possible embryo development.

Gestational Surrogacy Coordination

While CCRM Fertility does not match intended parents with gestational carriers directly, we collaborate with top-rated surrogacy agencies to ensure a seamless experience. Once a gestational carrier is selected, all medical screening and embryo transfer procedures occur at our NYC clinic.

Finding the right fertility specialist is not always an easy task when you are looking for a fertility clinic in New York City that can accommodate your needs. The providers at CCRM have a great deal of experience with different fertility issues and we feel confident that we can find a solution that will be best for you.

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Understanding the Cost of Surrogacy for Gay Couples in New York City

Planning for the cost of surrogacy is an important part of your family-building journey. Surrogacy typically involves several independent expenses. While every case is different, gay couples can expect to plan for the following categories:

Medical Costs

  • Egg donor cycle fees
  • IVF cycle costs
  • Embryo creation, fertilization, and embryo testing
  • Gestational carrier screening
  • Embryo transfer procedure

Third-Party Costs

  • Gestational carrier compensation
  • Agency fees
  • Legal contracts for intended parents and carriers
  • Insurance coverage for the carrier
  • Travel expenses if applicable

What Gay Couples Typically Spend

The average cost of surrogacy for gay couples in NYC ranges from $90,000 to $180,000 total, depending on:

  • Egg donor selection
  • Agency fees
  • Legal expenses
  • Insurance requirements
  • Number of IVF cycles
 

While surrogacy is a financial commitment, CCRM Fertility of New York provides transparent cost estimates and collaborates with financing partners to make treatment more manageable.

The Surrogacy Journey for Gay Couples at CCRM Fertility of NYC

Step 1: Consultation and Diagnostic Testing

Your journey begins with a consultation that includes:

  • Semen analysis
  • Genetic carrier screening
  • Hormone testing
  • A comprehensive review of family-building goals
 

These tests help determine the best fertility plan for you and your partner.

Step 2: Egg Donor Selection and IVF Creation

Your CCRM Care Team will guide you through:

  • Selecting an egg donor
  • Undergoing IVF to create embryos
  • Choosing whether one or both partners provide sperm
  • Optional PGT-A testing

Step 3: Matching With a Gestational Carrier

We work closely with surrogacy agencies to ensure your carrier is healthy, well-supported, and properly screened. Once matched, our clinic completes all medical assessments and prepares the embryo transfer.

Step 4: Transfer and Pregnancy Support

After embryo transfer, your carrier receives ongoing medical care. Our team coordinates closely with your agency and obstetric specialists to ensure continuity and safety.

Accepted Fertility Insurances in the New York City Area

CCRM Fertility of New York works with many fully in-network plans, including:

  • Bonei Olam
  • Carrot*
  • Cigna
  • Evicore
  • Maven*
  • Progyny*
  • WIN Fertility*

*Benefits vary by employer.

If your insurance is out-of-network, payment is expected at the time of service. We provide itemized receipts for possible reimbursement if your plan includes infertility benefits.

New York Insurance Coverage for Gay Couples Pursuing Surrogacy

New York State law requires many insurance plans to cover diagnostic fertility testing for intended parents, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, or marital status.

Covered Diagnostic Services

  • Hormone bloodwork
  • Transvaginal or pelvic ultrasound
  • Semen analysis
  • HSG
  • SIS
  • Hysteroscopy
  • Laparoscopy

What Is Not Covered

  • Cost of the surrogate
  • Legal fees
  • Donor compensation
  • Agency fees
  • Obstetric care for the carrier
  • Non-medically necessary embryo testing

CCRM Fertility will help you understand exactly what your plan includes and what falls outside coverage.