ISSAQUAH, Wash. — Costco, Sesame, and IVI RMA North America announced a strategic partnership this week aimed at transforming access to fertility care in the U.S. The collaboration seeks to address key barriers faced by the 1 in 6 Americans affected by infertility by expanding access to high‑quality fertility services, leading reproductive medicine specialists, affordable and competitive pricing, and coordinated care across the entire fertility journey.
"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," said Richard Stephens, senior vice president of Pharmacy at Costco. "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."
As part of a monthly membership agreement, Costco members gain immediate access to Sesame fertility care coordination, complete diagnostic workups, and a clear path to specialty treatment. With a universal intake policy, every patient starts with Sesame and receives a comprehensive intake evaluation, coordinated diagnostic support, and a referral to highly-experienced specialty care with IVI RMA North America when clinically appropriate. Patients arrive at IVI RMA North America clinics informed, prepared, and ready to focus on personalized fertility planning and treatment.
Fertility medications are fulfilled by Costco, with exclusive Member pricing that includes savings of up to 80% on medications like Follistim through pharmacy programs. This dramatically reduces one of the biggest out-of-pocket expenses in fertility care, saving patients thousands of dollars on each cycle.
If specialty care is advised, patients are directly connected to IVI RMA, where additional discounts have been negotiated for Costco members. IVI RMA provides high-acuity specialty care including IVF and IUI through its cutting-edge clinics with industry-leading success rates. Throughout treatment, patients retain their Sesame clinician as a dedicated partner for medical guidance, including medical terminology translation, emotional support, and care coordination, ensuring continuity of care, clarity, and a high level of personalized attention.
"This partnership empowers people to take control of their reproductive health without barriers, stigma, or waiting," said David Goldhill, CEO & Founder of Sesame. "By connecting patients directly with care coordinators and world-class specialists, we're making family planning accessible and delivering measurably better outcomes through coordinated, continuous care."
“The presidential order was a clear call to action—and as leaders of the fertility industry we are executing on that mandate," said Lynn Mason, CEO, IVI RMA North America. "In partnership with Costco and Sesame, leaders of the highest caliber, we are expanding access to quality fertility care and reducing barriers so more people across the country can build the families they desire. Every partnership we form and program we launch is grounded in expanding access to the most advanced care for individuals and families who deserve expertise and support throughout their fertility journey.”
By combining Sesame's direct-access platform with IVI RMA Network's clinical expertise and Costco's transparent pricing, the partnership will dramatically improve treatment access, optimize diagnostics, and lower healthcare costs for families pursuing fertility care. The program is now available nationwide at https://sesamecare.com/fertility.
