Are hygiene protections reimbursed by the Social Security?

Verified 30 October 2026 - Public Service / (Prime Minister)

Yes, since 1er October 2026, certain hygiene protections are covered by the Health Insurance in specific situations.

Only the cuts (blows) and the menstrual panties can be covered by the Health Insurance.

Disposable pads (tampons, disposable towels, disposable panty liners) are not not concerned by this reimbursement.

The hygienic protections taken care of must be reusable. It is any product, for external or internal use, intended to absorb or collect menstrual flows. It can be washed or sterilized and used several times.

The Ministry lists brands by supported product.

Finally, to be supported, these protections must be sold in pharmacies.

This coverage is intended for insured persons:

FYI  

No medical prescription is required: you do not need a prescription.

  • If you are under 26 years of age, the coverage by the Health Insurance is 60%. The mutual (via the contract says " manager ») supports the rest
  • If you are a beneficiary of the complementary health insurance (C2S), the coverage by the Health Insurance is 100%.

Example :

  • If you are under 26 and you do not have a health insurance: the Health Insurance covers 60%. Without a health insurance, you will have to pay the 40%leftovers. So, for a bought panties €19, Health Insurance shall cover €11.40. You'll have more €7.60 payable to the pharmacist.
  • If you have complementary health insurance: you benefit from the third-party payment and therefore you have nothing to pay.

It is possible to benefit every year of the support of 2 products reusable periodic protection systems.

The annual period taken into account shall begin on the date of 1era deliverance.

Example :

2 products (1 cut + 1 panties or 2 panties) per year supported between October 28, 2026 and October 27, 2027