California’s SB 729: A Major Milestone for Expanding Fertility Care and Coverage
October 2, 2024
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RMA Southern California
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Reproductive Medicine Associates of Southern California has established itself in Los Angeles as the destination fertility clinic for patients seeking personalized one-on-one care from their doctor.
At any point throughout your fertility treatment, you can directly communicate with your doctor and care team via our exclusive Artemis patient portal. Furthermore, you have the opportunity to see your doctor at every visit; all you have to do is ask.
You are not alone; Dr. Melanie Landay and Dr. Thomas Kim are committed to holding your hand throughout your fertility journey.
Meet Your Care Team
Dr. Melanie Landay and Dr. Thomas Kim are board-certified in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility.
Board-certified physicians have undergone rigorous training and examinations to demonstrate their expertise and commitment to excellence in reproductive medicine, ensuring they are up to date with the latest medical practices and technologies. This prestigious certification gives patients added confidence in the quality of care they receive, as it signifies a higher standard of care.
Financial Counseling
Every patient at our clinic can consult with a financial counselor to explore our affordable care options. These discussions cover the range of insurances we accept, our lending partners, and the discount programs available.
We participates with the following insurance plans, fertility benefits, and financing programs:
- Aetna
- Anthem Blue Cross
- Blue Shield of California
- Carrot Fertility
- Cigna
- Gaia
- Maven
- Progyny
- Stork Club
- United Healthcare
- WIN Fertility
We also work with the following financing partners: Ally and Lending Club.
Semen Analysis Continuing Care Program
Save $150 when you schedule a fertility consultation with your partner.
If you visit our office for a semen analysis and then schedule a fertility consultation with your partner, we will credit your account $150* - the full cost of the semen analysis test.
It's our little way of saying thank you for entrusting us with your journey to parenthood.
*This offer is valid for 90 days after your first visit. It cannot be combined with insurance.
Discounted Fertility Testing for Women
Are you curious about your fertility status?
RMA provides an affordable option for women without benefits to undergo fertility testing in Los Angeles, Santa Monica, and surrounding areas.
This valuable fertility evaluation will help answer questions like:
- What are my odds of becoming pregnant naturally?
- Why can't I get pregnant?
- What fertility treatment options are best for me?
$499 (A $700+ value)
RMA’s discounted fertility check program includes the following:
- Fertility blood tests
- Internal ultrasound
- 60-minute appointment with an RMA fertility specialist
Our board-certified experts will carefully review your test outcomes, address your concerns, and suggest additional testing if needed. It's that simple.
CareShare Refund Guarantee Program
Want some reassurance that you’ll have success?
Apply for our CareShare 100% IVF Refund Guarantee Program. For those who qualify, we’ve designed a program that bundles up to six IVF cycles for a single package price, saving you peace of mind and potentially money.
To qualify, patients must meet medical criteria and are subject to the program’s terms and conditions. Speak to a member of your care team for full program details.
Treatment Options
Our Los Angeles fertility clinic has a cutting-edge IVF laboratory, surgical center, and a comprehensive suite of services under one roof.
From your initial consultation and all necessary fertility assessments to morning monitoring, bloodwork, and treatments like IVF, everything is conveniently located within the same building, eliminating the need to travel to multiple sites for external testing or procedures.
Fertility Testing
Comprehensive fertility testing for both men and women.
Fertility Consultation
During your first visit, your physician will review your medical history and outline the next steps.
In vitro Fertilization (IVF)
IVF is the most well-known and successful form of fertility treatment available.
Intrauterine Insemination (IUI)
IUI, or artificial insemination, is a very common non-surgical fertility treatment.
Genetic Testing
When preimplantation genetic testing (PGT) is paired with IVF, it can increase the chance of a successful pregnancy.
Egg Freezing
Fertility preservation allows women to freeze their eggs to use at a later date.
Additional services include third-party reproduction, ovulation induction, intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI), fertility bloodwork, ultrasound, hysterosalpingogram (HSG), saline sonogram, LGBTQ+ family building, and genetic testing for sex selection.
IVF Success Rates
For women under 35 using their own eggs, RMA Southern California boasts an impressive IVF success rate of 81% (13/16)*
Our state-of-the-art embryology laboratory is at the heart of our fertility clinic's success.
Our team of highly skilled embryologists and the advanced technology we employ set RMA Southern California apart from other IVF centers. Our commitment to maintaining the highest standards in our IVF lab enables us to achieve remarkable success rates.
*A comparison of clinic success rates may not be meaningful because patient medical characteristics, treatment approaches, and entry criteria for ART may vary from clinic to clinic. You can view RMA Southern California's clinic summary snapshot report on SART here. Visit sart.org to learn more.
Request an Appointment
Schedule an appointment atone of our California locations to confidently begin your journey to parenthood. Our fertility experts are waiting to help guide you through every step of the process.
Get started with the leaders in reproductive medicine, RMA Southern California, and maximize your chances of success.
Telehealth Fertility Consultations
Telehealth fertility consults are now available for all Los Angeles patients.
RMA now offers telehealth appointments, ensuring that distance or busy schedules are no longer barriers to accessing expert fertility care and support.
These virtual consultations provide the same level of personalized care and expertise as in-person visits, allowing patients to discuss their fertility options, receive professional advice, and plan their next steps toward parenthood without leaving the house.
Complementary Fertility Services
At our fertility clinic, we understand that many patients prefer to approach their care holistically, ensuring that it encompasses support for both their body and mind. Our care team works with vetted local providers who specialize in the following:
- Fertility Acupuncture
- Emotional counseling
- Fertility yoga
- Fertility diet and nutrition
- Traditional Chinese Medicine
- Herbal remedies
- Naturopathic solutions
If that’s not enough support for you, we even sponsor a private Facebook support group called FertiliFriends, which all RMA Southern California patients are invited to join.
Patient Testimonials
Whether you're from downtown Los Angeles, Long Beach, Anaheim, Riverside, or San Bernadino, we've worked with patients from your hometown. Hear real-life stories from LA patients who've experienced success at RMA firsthand.
Katya emigrated to the US when she was 22 years old after growing up in Russia all her life. After making the big move, focusing on her education and career, Katya and her husband decided to expand their family. They ran into a roadblock when her husband was diagnosed with male infertility. After extensive research and appointments at 4 different fertility clinics, she landed on Dr. Thomas Kim. Within the years to follow Katya has 2 babies born with the help of RMA Southern California.
Katya - RMA Los Angeles Patient
Office Information
RMA Southern California is distinct from fertility clinics in Los Angeles as we have an in-house embryology laboratory and surgical center. This means that all your advanced fertility testing, genetic testing of embryos, and all treatments, such as IVF, can be performed on-site. It is common for patients to bounce around to multiple locations at other fertility clinics but not at ours. Everything you’ll need is located within our medical office building.
Office Address:
11500 W Olympic Blvd., Suite 150
Los Angeles, California 90064
Phone: 424-293-8841
Office Hours: Mon - Fri 7:00 am - 3:30 pm
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
In 2024, the price range for a single IVF cycle in the United States falls between $14,000 and $20,000 for those without insurance coverage. Exact IVF costs depend on the treatment center, the services offered or bundled with the cycle, and insurance coverage.
Each patient at our Basking Ridge office is paired with one of our financial coordinators, who will be your concierge in all things related to affording care. They will call your insurance, provide financial options, and inform you of any discount programs available.
The state of California does not require insurance carriers to cover IVF treatment, but they do require them to offer some level of fertility treatment. Coverage typically includes physician consultation, diagnostic testing, fertility preservation, and certain genetic testing. You can find the full details on mandated IVF coverage in California at Resolve.org.
All our physicians at our Los Angeles offices offer IVF second opinion consultations. A second opinion consult may be valuable for patients experiencing failed IVF cycles at another fertility clinic. Contact our office if you are interested in switching fertility clinics.
We have a language line that patients can use to connect with a translator free of charge. It supports supports translator services for speakers of Spanish, Cantonese, Mandarin, Gujarati, Hindi, Portuguese, and more.
Dr. Thomas Kim speaks Korean.
Yes, RMA helps single individuals and couples build families from all sexualities. We are even recognized by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality top performer. Learn more about LGBTQ+ fertility options.
In the case of female physicians, a study found they wait 7 years longer than the general population to have children.
We at RMA believe that pursuing a medical career should not be at the expense of your fertility, so RMA is currently offering OB/GYN physicians in training a discount on oocyte cryopreservation. The package includes one egg freeze cycle, including retrieval and cycle monitoring.
Who is eligible?
OB/GYN residents and OB/GYN fellows in training and their legal spouses are eligible.
Learn more and apply today.