Sec. 5. Menstrual hygiene products reimbursement from health flexible spending arrangements
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Section 106 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following: Amounts paid or incurred for menstrual hygiene products shall be treated as a qualified medical expense eligible for reimbursement from a health flexible spending arrangement. For purposes of paragraph (1), the term menstrual hygiene products means sanitary napkins, tampons, liners, cups, and similar items used by individuals with respect to menstruation. All items must conform to applicable industry standards. . The amendment made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act.