
Administrative Requirements: About 1 to 2 weeks
FFS intake forms – From 1 to 3 hours. These can be completed after you speak with Valerie. You will need to submit a detailed written application, consent form, HIPAA waiver and compensation request form. Through these forms, you will provide personal and medical information and preferences for the type of intended parents you would like to match with, such as local or long-distance, traditional or gay couple, the amount of contact and communication you would be most comfortable with, and more.
Pregnancy-related medical records sent to our office. About 20 minutes to 2 hours. Usually takes 1 to 2 weeks from the time you submit the request to the hospital or doctor’s office.
Health insurance card and documentation sent to FFS. This should be available on your provider’s website, but sometimes takes a few calls to the provider to locate.
Two recent pay stubs (if applicable) sent to FFS. Usually takes about 20 minutes to locate and send.
Clearance letter from your OB/GYN sent to FFS. Usually 1 to 2 weeks, but could be longer if you need to schedule a new appointment with your OB/GYN in order to obtain this.
Provide short-term disability policy (if applicable) – This should be available on your provider’s website, but sometimes takes a few calls to the provider to locate.
Background checks – You and your partner will have to give permission (via response to an emailed request) for FFS to run background checks on you.
You’ll find the detailed list of all the items you will need to complete on the Countdown to Match Checklist. Please print this out and check off each item as you complete it.