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District of Columbia Life & Health Insurance

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District of Columbia Life & Health Insurance License: Complete Roadmap

Follow this path to organize your licensing and exam preparation

1

Build Life and Health National Core

Master life policy structures, annuities, health policy forms, and contract provisions before heavy DC law drilling.

30
hours
Start this step
2

Drill DC Common Producer LawYou are here

Focus on DISB authority, appointments, reporting deadlines, fiduciary duties, unfair trade practices, and guaranty-association basics tested in both exams.

20
hours
3

Master DC Line-Specific Statutes

Memorize life-only and health-only references: required provisions, nonforfeiture, variable products, Medicare supplement disclosures, and LTC law.

20
hours
4

Run Two Separate Timed Exam Simulations

Practice in separate 120-minute blocks for Life and Health and review misses by domain and citation.

15
hours
Estimated total study time
85 hours
That's about 9 weeks at 10 hours/week

Can You Take the DC L&H Exam?

Check if you meet the basic eligibility requirements

Age
Meet District producer eligibility standards (commonly age 18+ for resident licensing)
Education
No fixed 40-hour prelicense mandate by Commissioner in current handbook language; candidates follow current DISB/Pearson requirements and exam preparation rules
Background Check
Resident producer applicants complete background review as part of licensing processing
Fingerprinting
Resident applicants who pass the exam must submit fingerprints/background check through Fieldprint
Additional Requirements
  • DC currently offers Life and Health exams individually; no combined exam
  • Apply for licensure within one year after passing each exam
  • Meet DC CE requirements for renewal (major lines: 24 hours biennially, including ethics component and line-related distribution)
  • Comply with producer appointment and self-reporting timelines under D.C. Code §§ 31-1131.14 and 31-1131.17

DC L&H Quick Facts

Time to Get Licensed

4-8 weeks

From start to license in hand

Exam Provider

Pearson VUE

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Retake Policy

Candidates may retest after a 24-hour wait; each new attempt requires a new exam fee.

Total Cost Breakdown

Exam Fee$75 per exam ($150 for both lines)
Total Estimated Cost$150 exam fees plus District licensing and fingerprint processing costs
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Reported exam pass rate: 2025 District pass rates: Life 38%, Health 50%. Check the exam sponsor for the latest official figure.

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What You'll Study

24 chapters covering the exam topics in this guide

1

Standalone Coverage Map

1 sections

2

Introduction: District of Columbia Life & Health Insurance Exam Overview

1 sections

3

National Portion: Principles of Insurance

4 sections

4

National Portion: Insurance Contracts & the Marketplace

4 sections

5

National Portion: Life Insurance Basics & Term

3 sections

6

National Portion: Whole Life & Universal Life

4 sections

7

National Portion: Variable & Specialized Life Products

4 sections

8

National Portion: Life Insurance Policy Provisions

4 sections

9

National Portion: Policy Options, Riders, Dividends & Nonforfeiture

4 sections

10

National Portion: Underwriting, Policy Delivery & Group Life

3 sections

11

National Portion: Annuity Fundamentals & Types

4 sections

12

National Portion: Annuity Payouts & Taxation of Life/Annuities

3 sections

13

National Portion: Qualified Retirement Plans

3 sections

14

National Portion: Health Insurance Basics & Medical Expense

4 sections

15

National Portion: Health Policy Provisions & Group Health

3 sections

16

National Portion: Disability Income Insurance

4 sections

17

National Portion: Long-Term Care & Other Health Products

3 sections

18

National Portion: Medicare & Medicare Supplements

3 sections

19

National Portion: Medicaid, ACA & Health Insurance Taxation

3 sections

20

National Portion: Insurance Regulation, Licensing & Ethics

4 sections

21

Chapter 1: District of Columbia Insurance Regulation & Licensing

3 sections

22

Chapter 2: District of Columbia Life Insurance Laws

3 sections

23

Chapter 3: District of Columbia Health Insurance Laws

3 sections

24

Chapter 4: District of Columbia Insurance Ethics & Prohibited Practices

3 sections

DC L&H-Specific Topics Covered

DISB authority and producer licensing rules in Title 31DC separate exam format: Life (01) and Health (02)Common DC law weighting in both state-law sectionsLife-only citations including nonforfeiture and variable productsHealth-only citations including Medicare supplement and long-term careProducer appointment and 30-day reporting obligationsDC individual health insurance responsibility framework (coverage, exemption, or tax penalty)

DC L&H Exam Details

District of Columbia Life & Health Insurance

Administered by District of Columbia Department of Insurance, Securities and Banking (DISB) / Pearson VUE

Official Source
70%
Passing Score
Life:
Questions
120
Minutes
$75 per exam ($150 for both Life and Health)
Exam Fee
Study time: 60-90 hours total
Prerequisites: Pass each required line exam, complete resident fingerprinting/background requirements when applicable, and submit license application within one year of passing

Exam Content Breakdown

Based on the official District of Columbia Department of Insurance, Securities and Banking (DISB) / Pearson VUE content outline

Life General Knowledge50 scored (Life exam)

Life policy types, provisions/riders, underwriting and delivery, retirement uses, and tax treatment

Health General Knowledge50 scored (Health exam)

Health policy types, provisions, social insurance, underwriting procedures, and health contract concepts

DC Common Insurance Law40 scored total

Common DC law tested in both line exams: DISB authority, producer licensing, appointments, reporting actions, unfair practices, and fiduciary duties

DC Line-Specific Law15 scored total

Life-only and health-only statutes including required provisions, annuity/variable rules, Medicare supplement disclosure, and LTC references

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