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JUNE 2025

New! Men’s Health Guide

It can be hard to balance work, family and looking after your health. That’s why we created the Men’s Health Guide for mainland employees. Puerto Rico and Hawaii employees can also learn more about benefits to support men’s health below. The guide can help you learn more about some of the health challenges men face and the benefits that can help. Get to know what’s available — and start taking charge of your health.

Learn more about women’s health in May’s articles. Or find the Women’s Health Guide here.

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Benefits that support your physical well-being

2nd.MD — Stay in touch with men’s health experts

2nd.MD offers convenient, virtual access to guidance, support and expert second opinions from board-certified specialists to all employees and their family members enrolled in the Costco medical plan. This includes access to experts on common men’s health concerns such as chronic pain, knee and back surgery or prostate cancer. 1 in 8 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime1 , but regular checkups and communication with your medical team can help catch things early when they’re easier to treat. 

2nd.MD/Costco | 833-579-2509 | No cost

FitMyFoot® — Get relief for foot, knee and back pain with custom insoles

Being on your feet all day can be tough on your knees and feet. Custom insoles from FitMyFoot may help. They’re available to Costco employees and their family members at a discounted price of $75 per pair.

For employees on the mainland enrolled in the Aetna® medical plan, Aetna may cover some of the cost. Keep in mind that your share of the discounted cost depends on your part-time or full-time status. It also depends on how much you’ve paid toward your deductible for covered services you’ve received this year.

Check your deductible balance before you order from FitMyFoot

  • Call your Aetna Health Concierge at 800-814-3543 (TTY: 711) for a cost estimate.
  • Visit your member website at Aetna.com.
  • Download the Aetna Health™ app. Text ‘AETNA’ to 90156 to receive a download link.

*Message and data rates may apply.


Here’s how to buy your custom insoles:  

Assist America® — Feel confident if you need help when traveling

Travel is exciting, but it can also be stressful. Assist America can connect you with help for travel emergencies 24/7 when you’re 100 miles or more from home, anywhere in the world. Get help with:

  • Emergency medical evacuation and prescription assistance
  • Referrals to Western-trained, English-speaking medical providers
  • Legal and interpreter referrals, passport replacement and more

Be sure to call Assist America first for services. You won’t be reimbursed for those you arrange on your own. This service is available to employees enrolled in the Costco medical plan or who elect Decline Option 1 or 2.

U.S. 800-872-1414 | Outside the U.S. +1-609-986-1234

Benefits for emotional support

Supportiv — Chat with people who understand

Take part in small and anonymous group chats with others who are going through similar things. All of the conversations are facilitated by a moderator. Some topics you can talk about are:

  • Low self-esteem or general unhappiness with where you’re at in life
  • Anxiety around being a new dad
  • Resolving conflicts in relationships
  • Substance use concerns for yourself or someone else
  • Feeling heavy or like there’s too much weight on your shoulders
  • Balancing stress from work, family and finances

Supportiv.com/Costco | 24/7 | Available to all employees | No cost

Financial well-being benefits

Unum — Take time to bond with your newborn or adopted child

If you’re expecting or adopting a new child, your Costco benefits include paid bonding leave for dads. This gives you time you need with your new child and support your partner while you adjust to new routines. Because every state has its own requirements, reach out to Unum for help and to learn more.

Unum.com | 877-403-9348 | No cost

For more benefits and resources, visit the Men’s Health Guide for mainland employees.

Source(s):

1The American Cancer Society. Key statistics for prostate cancer.

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