South Dakota Regulatory Update: Continuing Education Changes Starting January 2025

 Attention South Dakota producers!

The South Dakota Division of Insurance has released new continuing education guidelines designed to simplify compliance and eliminate prior confusion. Beginning January 1, 2025, these revisions affect training for long-term care insurance as well as the way course rosters are handled.


Long-Term Care Insurance Training Updates (ARSD 20:06:21:74):
Producers authorized to sell long-term care insurance are now required to complete their four-hour ongoing training within their two-year license renewal cycle, by the last day of their birth month. Previously, training was due every even-numbered year, regardless of renewal schedules. This adjustment eliminates conflicting timelines and ensures training aligns with each producer’s renewal cycle. [Administrative Rule 20:06:21:74 | South Dakota Legislature]

Simplified Course Roster Management (ARSD 20:06:18:05.01):
Providers no longer need to secure “original signatures” when collecting course rosters. The new rule embraces digital practices, allowing electronic completion and storage of rosters. This modernization eases administrative duties and reflects current industry norms. [Administrative Rule 20:06:18:05.01 | South Dakota Legislature]

Key Takeaways
These rule changes make compliance more straightforward for both producers and continuing education providers. With the January 1, 2025 deadline approaching, take time to review and integrate these requirements into your CE procedures.

For further clarification, reach out to the South Dakota Division of Insurance’s Continuing Education Department at 605.773.3563 or sdinsurance@state.sd.us. Stay on top of these updates to remain compliant!

South Dakota Contact Information:
South Dakota Division of Insurance – Continuing Education Department
124 S Euclid Avenue, 2nd Floor
Pierre, SD 57501

605.773.3563
sdinsurance@state.sd.us

South Dakota Department of Insurance – Division of Long Term Care Website: [Division of Insurance Long Term Care]

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