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MAY 2025
New! Women’s Health Guide
Women have unique health needs that change throughout their lives. And too often, they take a back seat to everything else on their plate. Learn about all the benefits available to help you or the women in your life get the care they need — when they need it.
You can also check out our new Women’s Health Guide for mainland employees for these details and more. And watch for our Men’s Health Guide, coming in June.
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Get to know the benefits that support women’s common
health concerns
Wondering how you can improve your health? Learn more about the resources available to all employees below.
Available to all employees
For strengthening mental health: Resources for Living (RFL)
Get help with your emotional health needs, including anxiety and depression, relationship struggles, alcohol and substance use concerns, and more. For example, find a therapist and access six free counseling sessions, per issue, per year. This program is available for you and your household members. Dependent children living away from home can use RFL up to age 26.
RFL.com/Costco | 833-721-2320 (TTY: 711) | No cost
Resources available to those enrolled in a Costco medical plan
For heart health: Omada for Diabetes, Hypertension, Prevention & Weight Health
Heart disease is the number one cause of death for American women.1 That’s why staying up to date on exams and screenings is so important. It can help catch concerns early when they’re easiest to treat. One way Omada can help is with care between visits for high blood pressure and diabetes.
Support your heart health. Register for this webinar on May 23 from Omada Health.
OmadaHealth.com/Costco | 888-409-8687 | Age 18+ | No cost
For mobility and pelvic health: Omada for Joint and Muscle Health
In the U.S., 1 in 3 women experience some sort of pelvic health condition,2 such as pelvic pain or bladder issues. Omada has programs to relieve pain, strengthen your pelvic floor and prepare for labor and delivery.
msk.OmadaHealth.com/Costco | 888-409-8687 | Age 13+ | No cost
Guidance from women’s health experts: 2nd.MD
Questions about a breast cancer diagnosis or treatment for endometriosis? Dealing with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) or infertility? 2nd.MD connects you to a leading women’s health specialist for second opinions on these conditions and more.
2nd.MD/Costco | 833-579-2509 | No cost
Mainland: Additional resources
Infertility and maternity support
The Aetna Maternity Program connects you with specially trained nurses to support you on your pregnancy journey. Employees, spouses and domestic partners who enroll in the program can earn up to $400 in credits toward their deductible and coinsurance.
Aetna.com/Maternity | 855-282-6344 (TTY: 711) | No cost
Costco medical plans do not cover charges related to a dependent child’s pregnancy, including labor and delivery, except services that qualify as preventive services under the Affordable Care Act.
Menopause-focused care: Gennev
Women can experience a range of physical and emotional changes before, during and after menopause. This might include trouble sleeping, hot flashes, mood swings, brain fog, forgetfulness and weight gain. Thankfully Gennev, the nation’s largest virtual menopause clinic, offers expert care to help manage this transition.
Gennev.com/aetna | 206-895-4292 | Copays apply
For help coping with changes: AbleTo
Participate in 8-week no-cost virtual therapy programs tailored to your specific needs. Meet one-on-one with a support team to work through your emotions and build habits that support your emotional well-being. And the self-care features in the AbleTo app can help you build coping skills and better manage your mental wellness, at your own pace.
AbleTo.com/Costco | 833-881-1444 | No cost
Around-the-clock support: The 24-Hour Nurse Line
If something happens — for instance, you sprain an ankle — or you have a medical question, no need to wait for answers. Call the 24-Hour Nurse Line to speak to a registered nurse — even if it’s 2 a.m.
800-556-1555 (TTY: 711) | No cost
Puerto Rico: Additional resources
For activities that support women’s health: SSS Contigo Mujer
Provided through Triple-S, SSS Contigo offers education and activities to support women’s health for employees enrolled in the Triple-S medical plan. Connect with a group of experts for one-on-one health support. You can also access Contigo Mamá for education and support during pregnancy to up to six months postpartum.
SSSPR.com | 787-706-2552 or 800-981-4860 | Mi Triple-S app
For infertility and pregnancy support: SSS Contigo Mamá
Get help on how to stay healthy during your pregnancy. Take advantage of virtual workshops on a variety of pregnancy-related topics and telephone counseling with clinical specialists. This program is available at no cost.
SSSPR.com | 800-981-3241 | contigomama@SSSPR.com | No cost
Costco medical plans do not cover charges related to a dependent child’s pregnancy, including labor and delivery, except services that qualify as preventive services under the Affordable Care Act.
Hawaii: Additional resources
For infertility support: HMSA
HMSA offers infertility benefits to employees and their spouses/domestic partners enrolled in the HMSA medical plan.
HMSA.com | 800-776-4672 | HMSA app
For support before, during and after pregnancy: HMSA’s Pregnancy support program
HMSA’s pregnancy support program connects you to skilled maternity nurses from the moment of enrollment to six months postpartum. This no-cost program is available to employees and their spouses/domestic partners enrolled in a HMSA medical plan.
HMSA.com/pregnancy-support | 855-329-5461 | HMSA app
Costco’s medical plan does not cover charges related to a dependent child’s pregnancy, including labor and delivery, except services that qualify as preventive services under the Affordable Care Act.
For help coping with changes: AbleTo
Participate in 8-week no-cost virtual therapy programs tailored to your specific needs. Meet one-on-one with a support team to work through your emotions and build habits that support your emotional well-being. And the self-care features in the AbleTo app can help you build coping skills and better manage your mental wellness, at your own pace.
AbleTo.com/Costco | 833-881-1444 | No cost
Source(s):
1American Heart Association, Go Red for Women. The facts about women and heart disease.
2National Institutes of Health. Power to the pelvis.