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Listen "Insurance Matters — Understanding Various Insurance Considerations for Surrogacy Journeys"
Episode Synopsis
Episode Summary:
In this informative episode, attorney James Mahan welcomes Sarah Paige, COO of ART Risk Solutions, to break down everything surrogates need to know about insurance. From what "surrogacy-friendly" really means to handling multiple policies, navigating coverage gaps, and preparing for unexpected complications, Sarah walks through the real-world issues that impact gestational carriers. They also discuss key topics like moving mid-journey, coordinating short-term disability, and why surrogates need to stay informed, even when others are managing the paperwork.
Key Timestamps:
00:34 – What surrogates should ask before starting a journey (life, health, disability coverage)
02:40 – What “surrogacy-friendly” insurance means and how policies are evaluated
04:39 – How primary vs. secondary policies work and why coordination of benefits matters
07:15 – What to do if a policy doesn’t work as expected (complications, denials, appeals)
09:39 – Can a surrogate move mid-journey? How relocation impacts insurance
12:03 – What surrogates should know about policies purchased on their behalf
14:04 – How ART Risk supports surrogates directly, not just agencies or IPs
15:49 – How claims management reduces stress for surrogates during pregnancy
17:57 – How short-term disability works and when it applies for gestational carriers
About the Show:
The Surrogates Corner is hosted by attorney James Mahan, a legal advocate dedicated to supporting surrogates and donors. Each episode offers trusted guidance and expert interviews designed to empower those navigating third-party reproduction journeys.
Guest Bio:
Sarah Paige is Chief Operating Officer at ART Risk Solutions and a leading expert in surrogacy insurance, advocacy, and risk management since 2010. You can reach her at https://artrisksolutions.com/. You can also call (661) 257-6242 or email [email protected] to connect with ART RIsk Solutions.
In this informative episode, attorney James Mahan welcomes Sarah Paige, COO of ART Risk Solutions, to break down everything surrogates need to know about insurance. From what "surrogacy-friendly" really means to handling multiple policies, navigating coverage gaps, and preparing for unexpected complications, Sarah walks through the real-world issues that impact gestational carriers. They also discuss key topics like moving mid-journey, coordinating short-term disability, and why surrogates need to stay informed, even when others are managing the paperwork.
Key Timestamps:
00:34 – What surrogates should ask before starting a journey (life, health, disability coverage)
02:40 – What “surrogacy-friendly” insurance means and how policies are evaluated
04:39 – How primary vs. secondary policies work and why coordination of benefits matters
07:15 – What to do if a policy doesn’t work as expected (complications, denials, appeals)
09:39 – Can a surrogate move mid-journey? How relocation impacts insurance
12:03 – What surrogates should know about policies purchased on their behalf
14:04 – How ART Risk supports surrogates directly, not just agencies or IPs
15:49 – How claims management reduces stress for surrogates during pregnancy
17:57 – How short-term disability works and when it applies for gestational carriers
About the Show:
The Surrogates Corner is hosted by attorney James Mahan, a legal advocate dedicated to supporting surrogates and donors. Each episode offers trusted guidance and expert interviews designed to empower those navigating third-party reproduction journeys.
Guest Bio:
Sarah Paige is Chief Operating Officer at ART Risk Solutions and a leading expert in surrogacy insurance, advocacy, and risk management since 2010. You can reach her at https://artrisksolutions.com/. You can also call (661) 257-6242 or email [email protected] to connect with ART RIsk Solutions.
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