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Are you looking for ways to pay for college or repay your student loan? Learn how the DISB Student Loan Ombudsman can help in our latest podcast.

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Tax season is here and you may be eligible for free tax preparation services and tax credits, like the Earned Income Tax Credit. Watch our short video to learn more.

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Beware of IRS tax scams this tax season and learn how to spot them

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Ghost tax preparers are scammers who pretend to be legitimate tax advisors and preparers. Watch this short video to learn more.

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Interested in a career in public service?
Visit our career page to see our job openings

Learn More

Are you looking for ways to pay for college or repay your student loan? Learn how the DISB Student Loan Ombudsman can help in our latest podcast.

Learn More

Tax season is here and you may be eligible for free tax preparation services and tax credits, like the Earned Income Tax Credit. Watch our short video to learn more.

Watch Video

Beware of IRS tax scams this tax season and learn how to spot them

Watch Video

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Date Released:

Tue, 12/20/2022

Featured News

03/15/2023 Community Banks Are Safe, Say DC Department of Insurance, Securities and Banking, Founders Bank and Industrial Bank

02/24/2023 Gain Financial Confidence During America Saves Week with the Department of Insurance, Securities and Banking

02/15/2023 Mayor Bowser to Announce New Resources for Connecting Black Washingtonians to Homeownership Assistance Programs

01/23/2023 Mayor Bowser Kicks Off Tax Season by Highlighting Resources for District Residents to Put Money Back in Their Pockets

10/18/2022 Mayor Bowser Announces $1 Million in Public Service Loans Forgiven with Support from the DC Student Loan Ombudsman, Encourages More Washingtonians to Apply for Loan Forgiveness

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

06/14/2021 Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Oversight Hearing

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

Mar 30 2023 - 11:00

Financially Fit DC: Fraud Protection

Apr 22 2023 - 10:30

Insurance for Life: How Can Life Insurance Protect Your Family’s Future?

Jun 1 2023 - 10:00

Starting or Expanding a Small Business? Access the capital you need through DC BizCAP

District Announces 2020 Health Insurance Rates

Three out of four insurers to reduce their rates.

District Announces 2022 Health Insurance Rates

Washington, DC—Today, the District of Columbia Department of Insurance, Securities and Banking (DISB) announced the 2022 approved individual and small business health insurance rates. As a result of the Department’s review, most insurers decreased their initial rate proposals, which will save District residents more than $16 million.

Featured Homepage Events

Financially Fit DC: Fraud Protection - Thu, Mar 30

Online - Webex

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Scammers work hard to steal your money and identity. Learn how to identify and avoid potential scams.

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Insurance for Life: How Can Life Insurance Protect Your Family’s Future? - Sat, Apr 22

1500 9th St NW, Washington, DC 20001

Join the DISB and partner organizations for Insurance for Life, a workshop to help you understand how life insurance works, when to purchase it, and how to choose the right policy.
For more information and to register, follow this link, disb.dc.gov/lifeinsuranceinfo

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Starting or Expanding a Small Business? Access the capital you need through DC BizCAP - Thu, Jun 1

Starting or Expanding a Small Business? Access the capital you need through DC BizCAP.

What:
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: