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DISB Storm Recovery Center Is Live!

Protect your assets and learn about the benefits provided by homeowners’ and renters’ flood insurance.

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Our new scam tracker is a resource to help protect yourself from scams when engaging in financial transactions.

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For every $100 spent at a small business, $68 stays in the community, helping to make the District strong. The DISB BizCAP program supports local small businesses every step of the way.

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Need help paying for college?
Explore our Student Loan Ombudsman program for tips on making higher education affordable.

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Are you ready to dive into the world of investing?

Our investor guide is packed with strategies on investing wisely and avoiding financial fraud.

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Protect your assets and learn about the benefits provided by homeowners’ and renters’ flood insurance.

Learn More

Are you ready to dive into the world of investing?

Our investor guide is packed with strategies on investing wisely and avoiding financial fraud.

Learn More

For every $100 spent at a small business, $68 stays in the community, helping to make the District strong. The DISB BizCAP program supports local small businesses every step of the way.

Learn More

Our new scam tracker is a resource to help protect yourself from scams when engaging in financial transactions.

Learn More

Need help paying for college?
Explore our Student Loan Ombudsman program for tips on making higher education affordable.

Learn More

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Student Loan Resources in the DC Area

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Interested in pursuing or continuing higher education but unsure how to navigate the financial aspect? Join the Department of Insurance, Securities and Banking and the Latino Economic Development Center for a webinar on student loan resources in the DC area!

DISB Student Loan Ombudsman Ricardo Jefferson will discuss how District residents can navigate the student loan debt crisis. He will also discuss how DISB advocates on behalf of District borrowers and regulates the private education loan industry.

Featured News

09/12/2024 DC Announces 2025 Health Insurance Rates, with Rate Increases Smallest in Recent Years

08/08/2024 District Encourages Residents to Prepare for Impacts of Tropical Storm Debby

07/30/2024 Mayor Bowser Announces Organizational Changes within DC Government

06/18/2024 Modified District Government Services for Juneteenth

05/24/2024 05/24/2024 DC Announces 2025 Proposed Health Insurance Rates

05/24/2023 DISB Testimony Prior Authorization Reform Amendment Act of 2023

02/08/2023 Fiscal Years 2022-2023 Performance Oversight Hearing

10/25/2022 Associate Commissioner Philip Barlow’s Testimony for Council Hearing on Three Insurance-related Bills: The Medical Malpractice Clarification Amendment Act of 2022 (B24-0829), the Reproductive Health Care Insurance Coverage Expansion Amendment Act of 2022

09/22/2022 Commissioner Woods’ Testimony for Council Hearing on Bill 24-558: Stop Discrimination by Algorithms Act of 2021

03/07/2022 DISB Written Testimony for Council Hearing on the Professional Employer Organization Registration Act of 2021

08/06/2020 Virtual Public Hearing: 2021 Proposed Health Insurance Rates

06/15/2021 Bowser Urges Vigilance in Protecting Seniors on World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

05/28/2021 Health Insurance Fraud Totaling $3.8M Results In Prison Sentence

05/19/2021 DC health insurance marketplace: history and news of the state’s exchange

04/22/2021 DISB Celebrates April as Financial Literacy Month with Free Resources for District Residents

04/19/2021 Insurance in a Time of Transition: Highlights From the 16th Annual NFI Insurance Public Policy Summit

Upcoming Events

Sep 26 2024 - 11:00

Controlling Debt

Sep 26 2024 - 16:00

Latin Dollars & Sense

Sep 26 2024 - 17:30

Understanding Your Mental Health Rights: Access & Equality

DISB Orders New Plan to Dedicate GHMSI Excess Surplus

Department asking for public comment on new plan for dedication of excess surplus to community health reinvestment.

District Announces 2020 Health Insurance Rates

Three out of four insurers to reduce their rates.

Featured Homepage Events

Controlling Debt - Thu, Sep 26

Did you know that the first step of saving is controlling your debt? Don't let debt take away your peace of mind.
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Latin Dollars & Sense - Thu, Sep 26

Latin American Youth Center 1419 Columbia Road NW

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with DISB and the Latin American Youth Center as we empower DC’s Latin community to be more financially fit!
Free music, games and fun for the whole family!

Workshops will be in English and Spanish.

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Understanding Your Mental Health Rights: Access & Equality - Thu, Sep 26

900 Wesley Place SW

Join the District of Columbia Department of Insurance, Securities and Banking (DISB) and the Mayor’s Office on Women's Policy and Initiatives for a forum for District residents, their families and professionals on mental health parity in the District. Hear from experts from DISB and the DC Department of Behavioral Health.
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Questions:

Contact: Pratima Lele
Email: [email protected]

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