France to reimburse reusable menstrual products starting October 2026

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Starting October 1, 2026, the French health insurance system (Assurance Maladie) will begin reimbursing certain reusable menstrual products, including menstrual underwear and menstrual cups. The measure is designed to support young people and individuals facing financial hardship.

Eligibility is divided into two main categories: individuals under the age of 26, who can receive between 55% and 65% reimbursement regardless of income, and beneficiaries of the Complémentaire santé solidaire (C2S), who are eligible for 100% reimbursement regardless of age. The reimbursement is capped at two products per rolling year.

To qualify, products must be purchased at a pharmacy and meet specific regulatory standards, such as Oeko-Tex Standard 100 certification and a minimum absorption capacity of 12 ml. Washable sanitary pads are explicitly excluded from this reimbursement scheme.

Entities

Assurance Maladie · Complémentaire santé solidaire · France

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[○ 1 SOURCE] Assurance Maladie will begin reimbursing reusable menstrual products starting October 1, 2026. www.e-sante.fr
[● 3 SOURCES] Eligible products include menstrual underwear and menstrual cups that meet specific safety and performance criteria. www.e-sante.fr · www.vosgesmatin.fr · www.leprogres.fr
[○ 1 SOURCE] For those under 26, the reimbursement rate is between 55% and 65%. www.e-sante.fr
[● 3 SOURCES] Eligible products must be purchased in a pharmacy. www.e-sante.fr · www.vosgesmatin.fr · www.leprogres.fr
[● 3 SOURCES] Beneficiaries of the Complémentaire santé solidaire (C2S) are eligible for 100% reimbursement regardless of age. www.e-sante.fr · www.vosgesmatin.fr · www.leprogres.fr
[● 2 SOURCES] Washable sanitary pads are excluded from the reimbursement scheme. www.vosgesmatin.fr · www.leprogres.fr
[● 3 SOURCES] The reimbursement applies to individuals under 26 years of age regardless of income. www.e-sante.fr · www.vosgesmatin.fr · www.leprogres.fr
[● 3 SOURCES] Reimbursement is limited to two products per rolling year. www.e-sante.fr · www.vosgesmatin.fr · www.leprogres.fr

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