Basking Ridge-based fertility leader IVI RMA North America announced it signed a strategic partnership with Costco and Sesame to transform how fertility care is accessed in the United States and address the biggest barriers to care for the one in six American women who suffer from infertility and wish to build their family.
The collaboration is intended to deliver greater access to high quality fertility care and advanced reproductive medicine specialists, affordable and competitive pricing and coordinated care throughout the fertility experience.
“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,” said Lynn Mason, CEO, IVI RMA North America. “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.”
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.
“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.”
Fertility medications are fulfilled by Costco, with member pricing that includes savings of up to 80% on medications such as Follistim through pharmacy programs. These out-of-pocket expenses in fertility care, saving patients thousands of dollars on each cycle.
If specialty care is advised, patients are 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 clinics with industry-leading success rates. Throughout treatment, patients retain their Sesame clinician as a partner for medical guidance, including medical terminology translation, emotional support, and care coordination, ensuring continuity of care, clarity and personalized attention.
“This partnership empowers people to take control of their reproductive health without barriers, stigma, or waiting,” said David Goldhill, CEO and 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 partnership believes the combination of Sesame’s direct-access platform with IVI RMA Network’s clinical expertise and Costco’s transparent pricing, can improve treatment access, optimize diagnostics, and lower health-care costs for families pursuing fertility care.
IVI RMA North America, comprising Reproductive Medicine Associates, Boston IVF, and Toronto-based TRIO, spans 25 IVF laboratories and has helped women and couples achieve pregnancies which have led to the birth of over 220,000 babies to date.
Sesame is an only cash-pay health care platform connecting patients directly with top-rated doctors at transparent, up-front prices. Sesame has served more than 1 million patients to date, offering more than 380 services across 50 states.
Costco Wholesale Corp. operates an international chain of membership warehouses. As of November 2025, Costco operates 923 warehouses worldwide across 14 countries.
