Question 1

How do I get the $500 sign-on bonus?

Accepted Answer

The $500 sign-on bonus is a reward that we offer to encourage surrogates to complete their surrogate application in a prompt manner. If the surrogate can complete the required steps within 72 hours after creating an account on the Patriot Conceptions Portal, we will give the surrogate a $500 bonus check.

To get the $500 sign-on bonus, a surrogate needs to complete the following steps:

Step 1: Finish all the application forms.

This includes all required fields, file uploads, and signatures. You can access all the forms in the "Menu Bar". If you're using the Portal on your phone, you can open the menu by pressing this button.

Step 2: Retrieve Medical Records of all your previous pregnancies using the "Medical Records" tab.

First, press the "Medical Records" button in the "Menu Bar"

See also: How do I request my Medical/OBGYN Records and send it to Patriot Conceptions

Step 3: Once you've retrieved a Medical Record from one of your facilities, upload it in the "Upload Record" step.

Question 2

How do I request my Medical/OBGYN Records and send it to Patriot Conceptions

Accepted Answer

You can easily retrieve all the Medical Records of your previous pregnancies through the "Medical Records" tab.

Step 1: Go to the "Medical Records" tab.

Press the "Medical Records" button in the "Menu Bar"

Step 2 (mobile only): select the facility that you want to retrieve Medical Record from

If you're using the Portal on your phone, select one of your facilities at the top of the "Medical Records Dashboard", and press "Continue" at the bottom of the screen.Step 3: Verify that the information of the facility is correct.

Double check the information of the facility. If you need to make some changes, click "Edit" to go to the "Health Record Release" form and update the facility information, then return to the Medical. If the information is correct, press "All Correct!" to continue to the next step.

Step 4: Contact the facility to find out how to retrieve your Medical Record from that facility.

There are several different ways for you to retrieve your Medical Record from a facility, depending on the facility's policy.

Your medical record is directly obtainable in person, or online, and does require a request document. This is the ideal situation. Simply retrieve the Medical Record yourself and press the "Upload Record" button to go to the "Upload Record" step.
A "Medical Records Request document" is needed to obtain your Medical Record. If this is the case, press the "Generate Request" at the "Check Request Method" step to continue to the "Generate Request" step.

Step 5 (if a request document is needed): Generate the request document to send to the facility.

On the "Generate Request" step, press the "Generate Request" button at the "Generate Request" step to generate the required "Medical Records Request document". Wait till the document is generated and then press the "Send it out" button.

Step 6 (if a request document is needed): Send the generated "Medical Record Request document" to the facility.

It is preferred that you email the "Medical Records Request document" to the facility, if they accept email requests. If they only accept a faxed "Medical Record Request document", press the "Fax" button to fax the "Medical Record Request document" to the facility.

Step 7: Once you've retrieved your Medical Record from one of your facilities, upload it in the "Upload Record" step.

Question 3

How do I keep track of my medications on Patriot Conceptions Portal and label one as complete?

Accepted Answer

After you've been assigned Medications in your surrogacy journey, you can use the "Medication" tab to view your daily Medication. When you've completed your daily Medication, press the "I've completed this/these medication(s)" button to mark your daily Medications as complete. After marking a day's Medication as complete, you are also able to upload related pictures.

You can also keep track of them in your "Calendar" page. You can also tap on each Medication to view its details, mark a Medication as complete or upload photos for completed Medications.

Question 4

How long the entire surrogacy process can take?

Accepted Answer

The surrogacy process can take anywhere from 12 months to 18 months for the majority of intended parents, depending on each case and the location of your surrogate.

Question 5

In which states is surrogacy legal?

Accepted Answer

In the United States, surrogacy is considered legal except for the following states:

Question 6

How does Patriot Conceptions find qualified surrogates and/or egg donors?

Accepted Answer

Since we have 15 years of combined experience, many potential surrogate mothers and egg donors are referred to us by current or former surrogates or donors who have had positive experiences in working with our agency. We are also widely recruiting surrogate applicants on our website, online forums, social media, and other outreach efforts.

Question 7

How should I use the Calendar in Patriot Conceptions Portal?

Accepted Answer

The Calendar page is a useful tool to keep track of all your Appointments, Meetings, and Medications, as well as manage your Available Times in order for us to arrange meetings for you. You can access the Calendar page through the "Calendar" button in the "Menu Bar". You can also click on each event tile to view its details as well as performing certain actions such as marking a Medication as complete, uploading photos for an Appointment, etc.

View events

Tap on the events displayed in your Calendar page to view their details.

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Use the "Filter" feature to filter the events that are being displayed on your calendar

You can use the "Filter" right side bar to filter the events that are being displayed on your calendar.

On the desktop version, to start using the filter, simply hover your mouse over the "Filter" bar on the right of your Calendar page. This will open the filter bar.

On the mobile version, tap on the "Filter" bar on the right of your Calendar page to open the filter bar.

Then, check the boxes of the events you want to display on your Calendar.

Change the month in the main view.

You can press the "Left" and "Right" arrows at the top left of the page to switch between months. You can also click on the button next to it to jump directly to a month of your choosing.

Change calendar view type

You can use the "Month", "Timeline Week", "Day" and "Schedule" button at the top right of the page to change the view type of your calendar. The default view type is "Month" view. You can also press the "Today" button if you want to go back to viewing the events of the current day.

Set up your available times

See How do I set my available times in the Patriot Conceptios Portal?

Question 8

What qualities does Patriot Conceptions look for in surrogate and/or egg donor candidates?

Accepted Answer

Qualified surrogates or egg donors must be mentally and physically healthy. Surrogates must already have given birth to at least one child of her own with no major complications during pregnancy and delivery.

Question 9

How do I keep track of my Appointments?

Accepted Answer

To view your upcoming appointments, go to the "Appointments" tab in the "Menu Bar", then Click "Details" on an appointment card. The appointment card shows the basic information of an appointment, such as the type, name, date and time, and location of the appointment.

Question 10

Who pays for me to travel if I don’t live in California or near the fertility clinic?

Accepted Answer

The Intended Parents you match with will cover all costs associated with your surrogacy.