For many hopeful parents, the staggering cost of fertility treatments has long stood as an overwhelming barrier, burying dreams of parenthood under a mountain of debt. That’s about to change. A groundbreaking partnership between wholesale giant Costco, healthcare platform Sesame, and fertility specialist network IVI RMA North America is now slashing the cost of essential fertility medications by up to 80 percent. Read on to see how this unprecedented discount is transforming the industry—and learn how you can take advantage of these savings to finally turn your dream of starting a family into reality.
New alliance aims to break down barriers to fertility care in the U.S.
The high cost of starting a family is finally meeting its match. In a major move to bridge the gap for the 1 in 6 Americans struggling with infertility, Costco has teamed up with healthcare marketplace Sesame and clinical leader IVI RMA North America. This powerhouse trio is launching a strategic initiative designed to dismantle the financial and logistical hurdles that often make reproductive medicine feel like an unattainable luxury. By integrating top-tier clinical expertise with a streamlined, cost-effective pharmacy model, the partnership offers members a rare combination of competitive pricing and professional, coordinated support through every step of their journey.
Highlighting the mission behind this expansion, Richard Stephens, Senior Vice President of Pharmacy at Costco, emphasized the focus on the member experience:
“Our partnership with Sesame and IVI RMA reflects our commitment to transparent and affordable solutions that reduce barriers, are more accessible, and more affordable for our members. By combining transparent pricing with coordinated care, we’re removing the barriers that have historically kept quality fertility treatment out of reach for too many families.”
How the program operates
As part of their monthly membership, Costco members receive immediate entry into a coordinated care ecosystem. The journey begins with Sesame, where every patient undergoes a universal intake evaluation and a comprehensive diagnostic workup. This ensures that by the time a patient is referred to an IVI RMA North America specialist, they are fully prepared with the necessary data, allowing the focus to shift immediately to personalized treatment planning rather than redundant testing.
Unprecedented pharmacy savings
A standout feature of this collaboration is the dramatic reduction in medication costs—traditionally the most daunting “hidden” expense of fertility cycles.
- Costco fulfillment: All prescriptions are handled through Costco’s pharmacy network.
- 80% discounts: Members can save up to 80% on high-cost specialty drugs like Follistim.
- Direct impact: For many families, this translates to thousands of dollars in savings per cycle, effectively slashing the total out-of-pocket burden.
Specialized treatment and continuous support
If advanced intervention is required, patients transition seamlessly to IVI RMA clinics for high-acuity services such as IVF (In Vitro Fertilization) and IUI (Intrauterine Insemination). These clinics are renowned for industry-leading success rates, and Costco members benefit from further negotiated discounts on these procedures.
Critically, patients are never left to navigate the process alone. Their Sesame clinician remains a constant partner throughout the entire timeline, providing:
- Translation of complex medical terminology.
- Emotional support during the highs and lows of treatment.
- Logistical coordination to ensure no detail is missed.
By unifying these three industry leaders, the program seeks to make the dream of a family a financial and medical reality.
This nationwide initiative is currently active and can be accessed at sesamecare.com/fertility.
Source: Sesame