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Why isn't the U.S. addressing our 'period poverty' problem?
Lynette Medley
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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.
But far more is needed to address the costs of menstrual hygiene, and unfortunately the law Congress passed Wednesday to provide Covid-19 relief doesn't fill the gap. For many girls and women, every period comes with the anxiety of not knowing whether they will have access to the resources and products they need to manage their cycles.

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