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Dietary supplements may be treated as medical
expenses
In new legislation introduced by Senators Tom Harkin (D-IA) and
Orrin Hatch (R-UT), the new "Dietary Supplement Tax Fairness
Act of 2001" (Bill S.1330) would ensure that vitamins, minerals,
herbs, and specialty supplements will be covered by health insurance
plans. Senator Harkin said that giving dietary supplements parity
with prescription drugs under the US tax code would advance sound
healthcare policy. The first comprehensive national survey on
the use of dietary supplements, the Dietary Supplement Barometer
Survey, found that the majority of Americans believes in supplements
and takes them on a regular basis. PRNewswire, September
4, 2001.
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