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Prepare for Winter Weather. Visit DISB Storm Recovery Center.

Winter storms can cause costly damage—don’t get caught unprepared! Review your insurance coverage now to ensure your home and property are protected. DISB has tips to help you stay winter ready.

Stay Safe During This Weekend’s Storm!
The DISB Storm Recovery Center is here to help DC residents prepare and recover. Whether you need guidance on insurance claims, financial assistance or consumer protection resources, we’ve got you covered.

Student Loan Ombudsman

Need help with student loans? The DISB Student Loan Ombudsman is here to assist DC residents with student loan concerns. Get guidance on repayment options, debt relief programs and more!

Senior Resource Guide

Access the senior resource guide for essential tips and information to safeguard your financial well-being.

Senior Resource Guide

Access the senior resource guide for essential tips and information to safeguard your financial well-being.

Student Loan Ombudsman

Need help with student loans? The DISB Student Loan Ombudsman is here to assist DC residents with student loan concerns. Get guidance on repayment options, debt relief programs and more!

Winter storms can cause costly damage—don’t get caught unprepared! Review your insurance coverage now to ensure your home and property are protected. DISB has tips to help you stay winter ready.

Stay Safe During This Weekend’s Storm!
The DISB Storm Recovery Center is here to help DC residents prepare and recover. Whether you need guidance on insurance claims, financial assistance or consumer protection resources, we’ve got you covered.

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District Residents & Student Loans: Navigating Public Service Loan Forgiveness & Managing Repayment

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The U.S. Department of Education recently announced a temporary change to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program rules as a result of the COVID-19 national emergency. Now, for a limited time, borrowers may receive credit for past payments made on loans that would otherwise not qualify for PSLF. To learn how to take advantage of this special program, join DISB for “District Residents & Student Loans: Navigating Public Service Loan Forgiveness & Managing Repayment,” a webinar on April 5, 2022 at 6:00 pm, ET.

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Featured News

12/29/2025 Mayor Bowser Encourages Residents to Take Advantage of DISB Resources to Build Financial Confidence in the New Year

09/29/2025 DC Approves 2026 Health Insurance Rates, Saving Residents More Than $1.2 Million

07/02/2025 DC Announces 2026 Proposed Health Insurance Rates

07/02/2025 Modified District Government Services for Independence Day

05/23/2025 Modified District Government Services for Memorial Day

06/09/2025 Fiscal Years 2025-2026 Budget Oversight Hearing Testimony of DISB Commissioner Karima M. Woods

02/19/2025 Fiscal Years 2024-2025 to Date Performance Oversight Hearing Testimony of District of Columbia Financial Literacy Council Chairperson Jeffrey A. Banks

02/07/2025 Fiscal Years 2024-2025 Performance Oversight Hearing Testimony of DISB Commissioner Karima M. Woods

04/30/2024 Fiscal Years 2024-2025 Budget Oversight Hearing Testimony of DISB Commissioner Karima M. Woods

04/30/2024 Fiscal Years 2024-2025 Budget Oversight Hearing Testimony of DISB Commissioner Karima M. Woods

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

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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.

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Capital to Cash Flow - Thu, Mar 12

Virtual

A workshop to help small business owners develop funding strategies and access capital.

Presented by:
The District of Columbia Departments of Insurance, Securities and Banking (DISB) and Licensing and Consumer Protection (DLCP)

Who should attend:

Entrepreneurs
Small businesses
Start-ups
Nonprofits
Contractors

Questions:
DC BizCAP Contact: Aaron Fenwick or 202-442-7821
DLCP-SBRC Contact: Tamika Wood goes to [email protected]

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Capital to Cash Flow - Thu, May 14

Virtual

A workshop to help small business owners develop funding strategies and access capital.

Presented by:
The District of Columbia Departments of Insurance, Securities and Banking (DISB) and Licensing and Consumer Protection (DLCP)

Who should attend:

Entrepreneurs
Small businesses
Start-ups
Nonprofits
Contractors

Questions:
DC BizCAP Contact: Aaron Fenwick or 202-442-7821
DLCP-SBRC Contact: Tamika Wood goes to [email protected]

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A resource to help protect yourself from scams when engaging in financial transactions.

Watch and learn from DISB experts how to protect your financial interests.

Health Insurance Rate Review

Health Insurance Rate Review

DISB reviews health insurance rate filings and welcomes public participation.

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Life Insurance Policy Locator

DISB provides this resource to help residents locate missing or lost insurance policies and annuity contracts.

Listen and learn about topics that will help improve your financial interests.

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