#2026-288Decree No. 2026-288 of April 17, 2026, on Health Insurance Coverage for Reusable Menstrual Protection
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This law introduces reimbursement for reusable menstrual products, like cups and menstrual underwear, through France's health insurance system. It primarily benefits individuals under 26 or those with supplementary health protection. Businesses interested in distributing these products must navigate a new registration and identification process to gain reimbursement codes.
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Key Changes
- Introduces reimbursement for reusable menstrual products through health insurance
- Benefits those under 26 or with supplementary health protection
- Requires registration and identification process for product distributors
Obligations
What this law requires
Businesses must register and obtain a reimbursement code for reusable menstrual products to allow for reimbursement by health insurance in France.
The request for a reimbursement code must include the name, address, and electronic contact details of the business.
Businesses must submit a detailed description of the menstrual products, including technical specifications required for reimbursement eligibility.
Businesses must inform the ministers of health and social security of any changes to product specifications that may affect compliance with reimbursement requirements.
If a reimbursement code is revoked, businesses must be notified and given the opportunity to submit written observations within 15 days.