Long-Term Care Training
Initial Training
Hours: 8
Frequency: One-time training must be complete prior to selling LTC products.
Ongoing Training
Hours: 8
Frequency: After completing the initial 8-hour training requirement, producers licensed 4 years or less must complete 8 hours of state-approved LTC training annually for the first 4 years of licensure. Producers licensed more than 4 years must complete 8 hours of state-approved LTC training in every 2-year license term.
Important Notice: In order to solicit/sell long-term care insurance in California, agents need to hold a current license as: Life Accident and Health Insurance Agent, and you must comply with the LTC 8-hour training requirements. If holding a Life-Only Agent license, agents may sell LTC only as an LTC rider on a full life policy, and must also complete the 8-hour training requirements.
Long-Term Care Partnership Training
Initial Training
Hours: 16
Of these 16 hours, 8 hours must be fulfilled in a state-approved classroom, and 8 hours must be fulfilled by taking a state-approved LTC self-study course.
Frequency: One-time training must be complete prior to selling LTCP products.
Ongoing Training
Hours: 8
Frequency: After completing the initial 16-hour training requirement, LTCP insurance producers must complete 8 hours of state-approved LTCP training in every 2-year license term, which must be fulfilled in a state-approved classroom.
Residents and non-residents must comply with California training requirements before selling, soliciting or negotiating long-term care or long-term care partnership products.
What are California's requirements for Flood Training?
NFIP Flood Training
Hours: 3
Frequency: One-time training must be complete prior to selling flood insurance products.
Please Note: Licensees must hold a property line of insurance to be able to receive continuing education credit for flood courses.
