Gov. Jared Polis long has been considered a moderate Democrat, one who’s gone so far as to brand himself a libertarian in the past. As a result, he’s been considered a 2028 presidential contender, too.
So what does his brand of “moderation” look like? Apparently, forcing insurers to pay for laser hair removal, nose jobs, and chin implants, among a long list of other surgeries and hormone regimens — as long as they’re deemed “medically necessary” in the name of “gender-affirming care,” per House Bill 25-1309, which Polis just signed into law.
In other words, if you’re a resident of Colorado looking to audition for “Real Housewives,” you’ll have to pay for your own lip lift — but if you identify as transgender, your insurer is mandated to.
In a post on X announcing the legislation, Polis