CCRM FERTILITY OF DALLAS, TX
Surrogacy for gay couples in Frisco, TX
Serving the greater Dallas-Fort Worth area
Dallas, TX Fertility Specialists
Why gay couples choose CCRM Fertility of Dallas-Fort Worth for surrogacy
CCRM Fertility of Dallas-Fort Worth is a trusted and inclusive fertility 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 more than 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 Dallas-Fort Worth, 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:
- Sperm from one or both partners
- Donor eggs
- Advanced fertilization techniques (ICSI)
- Preimplantation genetic testing (PGT-A), if desired
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 Frisco, TX clinic.
Understanding the cost of surrogacy for gay couples in Dallas-Fort Worth
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 Frisco, TX 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 Dallas-Fort Worth provides transparent cost estimates and collaborates with financing partners to make treatment more manageable.
The surrogacy journey for gay couples at CCRM Fertility of Frisco, TX
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 for 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 Dallas-Fort Worth area
CCRM Fertility of Dallas-Fort Worth works with many fully in-network plans
- Aetna
- BCBS of TX
- Cigna HMO/PPO
- UnitedHealthcare (includes affiliates, such as UMR, Oxford Health, Harvard Pilgrim, Golden Rule, etc. We do not participate with most EPO plans)
- Maven*
- Progyny*
- WINFertility Premier*
*Maven, WINFertility and Progyny fertility benefits vary based on your employer. Please reach out to your Care Navigator with these companies prior to scheduling with CCRM 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.
Texas insurance coverage for gay couples pursuing surrogacy
Texas does not mandate comprehensive infertility treatment coverage, but it requires certain group health plans to offer infertility benefits as an optional add-on. This means coverage for gay couples pursuing surrogacy in the Dallas–Fort Worth area depends largely on the specifics of an employer-sponsored or private insurance plan rather than a universal state requirement.
Based on Texas requirements, some employers, particularly large companies, may choose to include fertility benefits such as IVF, while others may provide limited or no coverage at all.
Services that may be covered (plan-dependent)
When fertility coverage is available, it is often limited and may include diagnostic services such as:
- Hormone bloodwork
- Pelvic or transvaginal ultrasound
- Semen analysis
- HSG (hysterosalpingogram)
- SIS (saline infusion sonogram)
Some plans may offer partial coverage for treatments like IUI or IVF, but benefits are typically subject to strict eligibility requirements and employer selection.
Coverage is often tied to medical necessity and may still rely on traditional definitions of infertility, which can create barriers for LGBTQIA+ intended parents.
Services commonly not covered
Most Texas insurance plans do not cover:
- IVF without meeting specific eligibility criteria (and many plans exclude it entirely)
- Surrogate compensation and related expenses
- Legal contracts for surrogacy or parental rights
- Egg or sperm donor compensation
- Agency fees
- Obstetric care for the gestational carrier
- Elective or non-medically necessary embryo testing
Even when fertility benefits are offered, coverage is often limited, and many services related to surrogacy remain out-of-pocket expenses.
Understanding your options in Dallas–Fort Worth
Because coverage varies widely, many intended parents in the Dallas–Fort Worth area combine insurance benefits with self-pay options, employer-sponsored fertility benefits, or financing programs.
At CCRM Fertility of Dallas-Fort Worth, our team will help you review your insurance plan, clarify what may be covered, and outline the full financial picture as you plan your surrogacy journey in Texas.
Dallas Fort-Worth Locations
CCRM Fertility of Dallas-Fort Worth
8380 Warren Parkway, Suite 201
Frisco, TX 75034
Phone: (972) 377-2625
Fax: (972) 377-2667