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Costco Launches Discounted Fertility Meds, Aiding Infertility Patients

3/11/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Costco partners with Sesame and IVI RMA North America to offer discounted fertility medications and coordinated care.
The program aims to cut drug costs by up to 80% and helps the one in six Americans facing infertility.
Members start with online consultations through Sesame, which coordinates diagnostic workups and referrals to specialists as needed.
The program is nationwide and benefits both insured and uninsured patients.

History

Historical Context

The Affordable Care Act (ACA), enacted in 2010, significantly expanded healthcare access, reducing the uninsured rate from 16% to 8.9% by 2016. It mandated coverage for essential health benefits, including reproductive health services. Today, Costco's collaboration with Sesame and IVI RMA North America aims to cut fertility medication costs by up to 80%, addressing the needs of one in six Americans facing infertility.

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Story summary

Costco partners with Sesame and IVI RMA North America to offer discounted fertility medications and coordinated care.
The program aims to cut drug costs by up to 80% and helps the one in six Americans facing infertility.
Members start with online consultations through Sesame, which coordinates diagnostic workups and referrals to specialists as needed.
The program is nationwide and benefits both insured and uninsured patients.

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