Insurance agent contracting in District of Columbia, with Topflight.
Topflight contracts licensed agents in District of Columbia for Medicare, ACA, life and annuities. The 2027 CMS maximum for Medicare Advantage here is $816 initial and $408 renewal, and ACA enrollment runs through DC Health Link.
- $816
- 2027 MAPD initial maximum
- $408
- 2027 MAPD renewal maximum
- State exchange
- DC Health Link
- 2 of 3
- Home health care carriers available
Medicare in District of Columbia
CMS sets maximum compensation by region. District of Columbia falls in the Connecticut, Pennsylvania & DC region for 2027.
Medicare contracting| Plan type | 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| MAPD initial | $781 | $816 |
| MAPD renewal | $391 | $408 |
| Part D initial | $114 | $130 |
| Part D renewal | $57 | $65 |
Source: CMS CY2027 agent and broker compensation, as published in the Topflight 2027 commission guide.
Plus national carriers including Aetna, Humana, UnitedHealthcare, WellCare, Cigna-Healthspring, Anthem and Devoted where they offer plans. 46 carriers in total.
ACA and health in District of Columbia
District of Columbia runs its own Marketplace, DC Health Link. You complete the CMS training and the state certification.
Status for new agents: Open to new agents
ACA contractingCertification steps for DC Health Link
- 1DC resident or non-resident health producer license
- 2Appointments with each DC Health Link carrier before registering
- 3Six hours of policy and system training through NABIP, then exam
- 4Free for DC, MD and VA licensees; $79.99 for others. Captive producers are not eligible
No DC rates are listed in the 2026 ACA Commission Vault yet. Ask the Care Team for current carrier options in District of Columbia.
Short-term home health care in District of Columbia
Pair home health care with Medicare Advantage to cover home nursing, therapy and aide care that the plan leaves to the client.
Heartland National
Not available
Heartland Secure Choice: issue ages 40-85, Basic / Standard / Complete.
GTL
Available
GTL Short-Term HHC: issue ages 55-85, Plan A / B / C.
ManhattanLife
Available
ManhattanLife HHC Enhanced: issue ages 18-89, Classic / Premier / Deluxe.
Source: Topflight Short-Term Home Health Care Field Guide, verified through September 25, 2026.
Licensing in District of Columbia
To sell to District of Columbia residents you need a resident or non-resident District of Columbia license and carrier appointments. Most agents apply for non-resident licenses through NIPR.
New to insurance? Topflight agents get a $39 pre-licensing course, XCEL exam prep, CE and discounted AHIP.
District of Columbia questions
Still unsure? Email support@topflightagent.com and a real person answers.
What do Medicare agents earn in District of Columbia in 2027?
CMS places District of Columbia in the "Connecticut, Pennsylvania & DC" compensation region. The 2027 maximum Medicare Advantage commission is $816 initial and $408 renewal (+4.5% from 2026). Part D is $130 initial and $65 renewal.
Does District of Columbia run its own ACA exchange?
Yes. District of Columbia runs DC Health Link. Agents complete the CMS Marketplace training and the state's own certification. Current status for new agents: open to new agents.
Which home health care plans can I sell in District of Columbia?
GTL, ManhattanLife are listed as available in District of Columbia in the Topflight field guide, verified through September 25, 2026. Confirm with the carrier's live approval map before quoting.
Can I join Topflight if I live outside District of Columbia?
Yes. Topflight contracts agents in every state and DC. To sell to District of Columbia residents you need a resident or non-resident District of Columbia license, which most agents apply for through NIPR.
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