IRS: PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) is Now an Eligible Expense

The IRS announced in March that personal protective equipment (PPE) used in preventing the spread of COVID-19 is now an eligible medical expense under Section 213(d) of the IRS code. Retroactively to January 1, 2020, the cost of hand sanitizer, wipes, and masks can now be reimbursed from your FSA, HSA, or HRA.