Fertility Café explores the evolving world of reproductive health, infertility, and modern family building. Hosted by Eloise Drane, fertility expert, agency founder, past surrogate and egg donor, and mom of five, the show unpacks the medical, emotional, and ethical sides of today’s fertility care.
From IVF, surrogacy, egg and sperm donation, embryo donation, infertility treatment, men’s fertility, hormones, and fertility preservation, each episode dives into every part of assisted reproduction. Hear real stories and expert insights from fertility doctors, surrogates, and intended parents in open conversations.
Whether you are navigating infertility, exploring surrogacy or donation, or curious about reproductive wellness, Fertility Café helps you find clarity, confidence, and hope.
Connect with us: www.thefertilitycafe.com
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Fertility Café explores the evolving world of reproductive health, infertility, and modern family building. Hosted by Eloise Drane, fertility expert, agency founder, past surrogate and egg donor, and mom of five, the show unpacks the medical, emotional, and ethical sides of today’s fertility care.
From IVF, surrogacy, egg and sperm donation, embryo donation, infertility treatment, men’s fertility, hormones, and fertility preservation, each episode dives into every part of assisted reproduction. Hear real stories and expert insights from fertility doctors, surrogates, and intended parents in open conversations.
Whether you are navigating infertility, exploring surrogacy or donation, or curious about reproductive wellness, Fertility Café helps you find clarity, confidence, and hope.
Connect with us: www.thefertilitycafe.com
Surrogacy and Egg Donor Insurance: Complete Guide to Coverage and Protection
Fertility Cafe
41 minutes 18 seconds
2 weeks ago
Surrogacy and Egg Donor Insurance: Complete Guide to Coverage and Protection
Ever wondered what really happens if something goes wrong during a surrogacy or egg donation journey and who’s responsible for the bill?
When it comes to third-party reproduction (surrogacy, egg donation, or embryo donation) insurance can be one of the most confusing and overlooked parts of the journey. But as Virginia Hart from ART Risk Solutions explains, it’s also one of the most critical.
In this episode, host Eloise Drane sits down with Virginia to demystify the complex world of fertility insurance, what’s covered, what’s not, and how to make sure everyone involved in a surrogacy or donor arrangement is fully protected. From complications and medical coverage to life insurance and newborn care, Virginia breaks down what you must know before signing any contract or starting treatment.
Whether you’re an intended parent, surrogate, donor, or professional in the fertility field, this episode offers the clarity and confidence you need to safeguard your journey.
Timestamps:
00:00 – Meet Virginia Hart, founder of ART Risk Solutions.
02:14 – Why fertility and surrogacy insurance are so confusing.
03:47 – How ART Risk protects parents, surrogates, and donors.
06:23 – Core coverages every surrogate needs.
08:36 – Why complication insurance is essential.
10:18 – The real cost of going uninsured.
12:04 – ACA and Lloyd’s of London options explained.
15:12 – Commonly forgotten policies that matter most.
17:43 – What intended parents should budget for.
20:29 – How ART Risk manages claims and bills.
23:11 – Planning newborn coverage and NICU care.
26:48 – Insurance for international intended parents.
30:37 – The toughest states for surrogacy coverage.
36:09 – IVF coverage and new fertility benefits.
40:46 – Final advice: ask, “Am I protected and how?”
Connect with Virginia:
Instagram: @art.risk.solutions
Website: https://www.facebook.com/artriskfinancial/
Resources mentioned:
ASRM (American Society for Reproductive Medicine): https://www.asrm.org
RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association: https://resolve.org/
Academy of Adoption and Assisted Reproduction Attorneys: https://adoptionart.org
SEEDS (Society for Ethics in Egg Donatio...
Fertility Cafe
Fertility Café explores the evolving world of reproductive health, infertility, and modern family building. Hosted by Eloise Drane, fertility expert, agency founder, past surrogate and egg donor, and mom of five, the show unpacks the medical, emotional, and ethical sides of today’s fertility care.
From IVF, surrogacy, egg and sperm donation, embryo donation, infertility treatment, men’s fertility, hormones, and fertility preservation, each episode dives into every part of assisted reproduction. Hear real stories and expert insights from fertility doctors, surrogates, and intended parents in open conversations.
Whether you are navigating infertility, exploring surrogacy or donation, or curious about reproductive wellness, Fertility Café helps you find clarity, confidence, and hope.
Connect with us: www.thefertilitycafe.com