Customers of UK-owned surrogacy firm in Mexico allegedly face huge bills after insurance denied
Summary
The UK government is reviewing a British-owned surrogacy company, My Surrogacy Journey, after surrogates in Mexico had their insurance claims rejected for health problems, including hysterectomies. Some intended parents have faced large medical bills because insurance did not cover all costs.Key Facts
- My Surrogacy Journey is a UK-based surrogacy provider with sister companies in Mexico and the US.
- Commercial surrogacy is banned in the UK but allowed in Mexico and some US states.
- Surrogate women in Mexico had insurance claims denied for serious health issues like hysterectomies.
- Around 300 surrogacy cases have been moved to a new insurance provider due to claim issues.
- Some intended parents had to pay tens of thousands of pounds in medical bills after insurance rejected claims.
- Parents are contractually required to pay medical costs not covered by insurance.
- The UK government is considering whether to keep My Surrogacy Journey on the official list of UK surrogacy agencies.
- The company was founded in 2021 by a British couple and promotes faster and cheaper surrogacy options in Mexico compared to the UK or US.
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