Hudson County View
By John Heinis/Hudson County View
Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) is a medication prescribed to HIV-negative individuals to help reduce their risk of becoming infected with HIV should they come in contact with the virus. The medication works to prevent HIV from establishing infection inside the body.
“For too many members of the LGBTQ+ community, the HIV epidemic has had an outsized impact on their health and safety,” Bhalla said in a statement.
“The modifications we are making will ensure our health benefits are inclusive and provide critical coverage for persons of all gender identities and sexual orientations. I thank Councilman DeFusco for partnering with my administration to implement this important update for our employees.”