Costco is taking steps to make fertility treatments cheaper for members after announcing a new partnership that could make fertility drugs 80% less expensive.

The partnership between Costco, Sesame and IVI RMA was announced March 9.

According to a news release, Costco members will gain immediate access to Sesame fertility care coordination as part of their monthly membership agreement to complete diagnostic workups and a clear path to special treatment.

"The collaboration delivers widespread access to high-quality fertility care and advanced reproductive medicine specialists, affordable and competitive pricing, and coordinated care throughout the fertility journey," the companies said.

Every Sesame patient receives a comprehensive intake evaluation, coordinated diagnostic support and a referral to highly-experienced specialty care with IVI RMA North America when clinically appropriate, the release states.