Is Menstrual Products HSA-Eligible? (2026)
Tampons, pads, menstrual cups, and other period products are HSA-eligible since the CARES Act.
Typical Cost
$5–$40 per month
Details
The CARES Act of 2020 made all menstrual care products HSA-eligible without a prescription. This covers tampons, pads, liners, menstrual cups, menstrual discs, and period underwear. No letter of medical necessity needed - just buy them and pay with your HSA card.
Decision record and source basis
This page applies federal HSA qualified-medical-expense rules using IRS Publications 969 and 502. A product or retailer label does not override the expense purpose, eligibility conditions, or documentation requirement shown above.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Are tampons HSA-eligible?
Yes. Since the CARES Act (2020), tampons and all menstrual products are HSA-eligible. No prescription needed.
Are menstrual cups HSA-eligible?
Yes. Reusable menstrual cups like DivaCup and Saalt qualify. One-time purchase, long-term savings.
Is period underwear HSA-eligible?
Yes. Period underwear like Thinx and Knix counts as a menstrual care product under the CARES Act.
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