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Medicare can be a complicated topic. Worst yet, there is a lot of misinformation that can lead to decisions that may result in penalty and a delay of benefits. In order to avoid mistakes you are invited to learn about the basics of Medicare and what you need to consider when you are approaching Medicare eligibility. Welcome to Medicare will provide you comprehensive information about Medicare and addresses these questions:
- What does Medicare cost and cover?
- When should I enroll in Medicare and what rules do I need to know?
Medicare can be a complicated topic. Worst yet, there is a lot of misinformation that can lead to decisions that may result in penalty and a delay of benefits. In order to avoid mistakes you are invited to learn about the basics of Medicare and what you need to consider when you are approaching Medicare eligibility. Welcome to Medicare will provide you comprehensive information about Medicare and addresses these questions:
- What does Medicare cost and cover?
- When should I enroll in Medicare and what rules do I need to know?
FAQs for Continuing Education Providers
Contact Information:
Producer Licensing Division
Phone: (402) 471 - 4913
Toll Free: (833) 410 - 5609
Fax: (402) 471 - 4610
Email: DOI.Licensing@Nebraska.gov
Live Chat is available Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4 p.m. CST
Nebraska Resident Producer
Continuing Education Requirements
Resident insurance producers must satisfy continuing education requirements prior to being eligible to renew their license.
The renewal window opens 90 days prior to the licensee's expiration date, but only after all education requirements are fulfilled.
You cannot renew your license the same day you complete your education. Eligibility begins 24 hours after all CE has been uploaded into our database by the CE Provider, who is allowed 10 days to do so. The Department will not accept any completion certificates from licensees.
Licensees shall be required to complete the following approved continuing education activities:
Resident Licensees must complete the required continuing educations hours within each two-year renewal period. Twenty-four (24) hours is the maximum number of continuing hours that would be required for ANY license type combination. The requirements are as follows:
| Major Lines License Types |
General Hours | Ethics Hours | Total CE Hours (Per 2-Year Period) |
| Accident & Health or Sickness | 21 | 3 | 24 |
| Life | 21 | 3 | 24 |
| Property/Casualty | 21 | 3 | 24 |
| Personal Lines | 21 | 3 | 24 |
| Limited Lines License Types |
General Hours | Ethics Hours | Total CE Hours (Per 2-Year Period) |
| Crop | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| Funeral | 6 | 3 | 9 |
| Funeral Director | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| Title | 6 | 3 | 9 |
| Viatical Settlements (No Life License) |
12 | 3 | 15 |
Example: A producer with Accident & Health or Sickness combined with Life and Funeral lines would be required to complete a maximum of 24 hours of continuing education per renewal cycle.
*No licensee shall be required to complete more than 24 cumulative hours in any two-year period.
General Education Type
The course group required for continuing education can be made of any type of insurance to qualify as "General." Example: If you hold a license for Property/Casualty and Life/Health, you may do all 21 General in Health and still comply.
Every Licensee shall complete a minimum of 3 hours of Ethics in order to renew their license. If more than 3 hours are taken, it may be applied towards the General hours.
VIEW MY CE - Education Transcript
Please allow Continuing Education Providers 10 days after each course is completed to upload the credit electronically onto your Education Transcript.
View or print your Education Transcript
Repeating a course
A producer may not repeat a continuing education course for credit within a 2-year renewal period.
Continuing Education credits
Continuing Education credits may not be carried over to the next renewal period, if you have taken more than required.
Continuing Education Course Lookup with Offerings
Step 1: Go to the Lookup tool
Step 2: Select jurisdiction and select Course from the Search Type dropdown box,
Step 3: Enter known information for the course. (Note: All fields are optional; however, entering just the Course Method and Course Group will yield you the best results.)
Step 4: Check the "I agree to the NAIC's Terms and Conditions" and click Search.
Annuity Suitability "Best Interest" Training Requirements
Any insurance producer who holds a life insurance line or a limited line funeral insurance license who desires to solicit the sale of annuity products shall complete a one-time four-credit annuity training course approved by the Nebraska Department of Insurance and provided by a Nebraska-approved continuing education provider.
Any producer who has completed an approved annuity training course prior to July 1, 2021, shall complete either a new four-credit annuity training course or an additional one-time, one-credit training course approved by the Nebraska Department of Insurance and provided by a Nebraska-approved continuing education provider on appropriate sales practices and replacement and disclosure requirements under the Nebraska Protection in Annuity Transactions Act. The new four-credit annuity training course or additional one-time, one-credit training course shall be completed by December 31, 2021.
To search for approved annuity courses in Nebraska please go to Continuing Education Course Lookup and select "Annuity" as the Course Group.
Long-Term Care Partnership Training Requirements
Health licensees who wish to sell, solicit, or negotiate Long-Term Care Insurance are required to complete a one-time 8-hour training course followed by an ongoing 4-hour refresher course during each 24 month period thereafter. IGD - - F3 for further details. View Long-Term Care Partnership for more information.
Flood Training Requirements
Nebraska Property/Casualty resident licensees must complete a one-time 3-hour course relating to the National Flood Insurance Program in order to sell, solicit or negotiate Flood Insurance. IGD - - F2 for further details.
Need to Contact us with a Question?
Phone: (402) 471 - 4913
Fax: (402) 471 - 4610
Email: doi.licensing@Nebraska.gov
Nebraska requires insurance professionals to hold an active license prior to selling, soliciting, or negotiating any insurance business. Passing the state insurance exam is the first step in obtaining a Nebraska resident insurance license. The Nebraska Department of Insurance has contracted with PSI Services LLC (PSI) to conduct examination program. PSI works closely with the Department to ensure examinations meet the state- and nationally-established technical and professional standards for examination development and administration. PSI provides these examinations through a network of computer examination centers in Nebraska and throughout the US.
First-Time License Process for Nebraska Residents
View Available Exams and Schedule an Exam
*Exams are available on-line and at these Nebraska or any PSI testing locations: Omaha (3), Lincoln (2), Norfolk, Grand Island, North Platte, Sidney, and Scottsbluff.
Medicare can be a complicated topic. Worst yet, there is a lot of misinformation that can lead to decisions that may result in penalty and a delay of benefits. In order to avoid mistakes you are invited to learn about the basics of Medicare and what you need to consider when you are approaching Medicare eligibility. Welcome to Medicare will provide you comprehensive information about Medicare and addresses these questions:
