Covid relief bill was a missed opportunity to address ‘period poverty’ in America
“The first time Congress passed legislation to address the health needs of Americans in light of the pandemic, via the CARES Act last March, it addressed an urgent health care need by classifying spending on menstrual hygiene products as akin to any other spending on “medical care” — meaning tampons, pads, liners and cups are eligible for tax advantages to those who use flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts.”