#35 Surrogacy Insurance Liens with Sarah Paige of ART Risk

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    What you need to know about surrogacy insurance liens 

    We’re on the heels of another Affordable Care Act (ACA) open enrollment period. Open enrollment starts November 1st and closes January 15th. Missing this window makes it tough to get a good policy for surrogacy if you need one. 


    Does your surrogate need surrogacy-friendly insurance?

    Now’s the time to find her a plan.

    If you’re taken our Surrogacy Blueprint course, done your research, or have a stellar agency, then you’re probably waiting for this time. 

    But here’s the catch: not all insurance is suitable for surrogacy. 

    Some plans come with hidden restrictions called liens. Surrogacy insurance liens might cost you an extra $40,000 or more! 

    In the worst-case scenario, you could pay double your surrogate’s compensation.

    As more insurance companies add these surrogacy insurance liens, this problem is growing. If you’re entering open enrollment hoping to find the right plan, you need to listen up.

    Today we’re sitting down with Sarah Paige from ART Risk to for expert tips on what these liens really mean for your surrogacy experience


    • 05:29 How the risks of different insurance effect you

    • 12:28 What happens if you don’t tell insurance about surrogacy

    • 19:37 If you find lien language, then this type of plan may be better

    • 22:44 The difference between “compensation” and “reimbursement” in the eyes of insurance

    • 27:47 How to challenge and negotiate liens 

    Don’t let hidden costs and liens derail your plans. Listen to this episode for essential guidance and expert advice going into ACA open enrollment period


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    Links mentioned in the episode 

    BloomBridge Surrogacy app

    Surrogacy Starter Kit

    ART Risk Solutions


    About Dr. Alyssa Small Layne

    Dr. Alyssa Small Layne is a board-certified OB/GYN and minimally invasive gynecologic surgeon with extensive experience in surrogate requirements and gestational carrier support. After navigating her own surrogacy journey as an intended parent, she founded JUNIE to provide comprehensive surrogacy guidance and support.

    On Surrogacy Made Simple, Dr. Layne combines her medical expertise with personal experience to help intended parents and surrogates navigate the surrogacy process with confidence and clarity.

    Episode Information

    Episode:#35
    Duration:00:36:56
    Published:10/17/2024
    Guest:Sarah Paige

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