Seriously, Costco Is Now Offering IVF & Fertility Care And We Have Thoughts

For moms who manage their families on a budget, there are obvious benefits to a Costco membership, like savings on diapers, food, and vacations. But there's another perk that isn't as widely known — but one every mom (and hopeful mom-to-be) should be aware of. Costco members can access IVF and fertility care through a partner program with online healthcare platform Sesame. As part of this service that began in 2026, patients start with a virtual consultation, labs, and imaging. If they're determined to be an IVF candidate, they're connected with an in-person care provider through Everleap, a fertility partner. 

The program provides pre-pregnancy counseling, early fertility support, and access to fertility doctors for a monthly membership fee of $119, but if you have a Costco card, you can get a $20-per-month discount. (Keep in mind that fertility treatments and other procedures aren't part of the monthly membership.) However, Costco members can also take advantage of significant discounts on fertility medications — as much as 80% — and self-pay services.

The thought of women heading to Costco to pick up their prescription fertility medication might seem odd to some people (like my parents, who mostly associate the wholesaler with rotisserie chicken and outdoor furniture). To me, a millennial and mom who follows women's healthcare (specifically reproductive) closely, it's not surprising at all. I see it as part of a larger, growing response to women's demand for access to fertility treatment options, support networks, and places to have conversations about the ups and downs of family planning. 

With more than 1 in 10 women experiencing infertility, I'm here for any program that increases access to care. According to a U.S. Centers for Disease Control study, nearly 14% of women ages 20 to 49 said they had used fertility services. I know at least three women in my orbit who have benefited from IVF. I followed one of them on Facebook through her journey of retrieving eggs, testing her progress month after month, becoming pregnant, and eventually giving birth to a beautiful little girl. As I cheered her on from behind my laptop screen, it never occurred to me that the experience that connected us as moms was a unique privilege. 

In previous decades, fertility treatment was often taboo for families. As Dr. Lowell T. Ku wrote for the American Society of Reproductive Medicine's blog, "Couples quietly bore the emotional weight of failed cycles, pregnancy losses, or medical diagnoses without the support of others who could relate." 

Cultural progress ushered in by IVF and fertility care programs like Costco's has helped to change that, but there's also a financial barrier that affects many families. There are no federal laws that require insurance companies to cover fertility treatments, and currently, only about 25% of states have insurance mandates for IVF coverage. Reddit users seeking fertility treatment have reported considering switching jobs or even moving out of state to afford care. But programs like the one offered at Costco can help with that financial hurdle. In fact, one Redditor recalled, "Hilariously, I asked for the price difference between my INSURANCE that 'covered' my prescription ($137) and their club card discount price ($5). Guess which I chose?"