Producer Certification Training

Required to Sell Partnership Policies

You can't sell, discuss or market a CT Partnership plan until you are Partnership Certified!  Before a producer can market, discuss or sell any Partnership-approved long-term care insurance policy in Connecticut they must have met the training requirements under the Partnership’s Certification Training program.  The details are listed below.  Certification training is available to Accident and Health producers who have a valid license in Connecticut.  The Partnership Certification Training is required for both resident and non-resident producers who wish to market Partnership-approved policies.

• LTCiTraining.com

• WebCE, a nationwide provider of insurance CE solutions and long-term care training programs:

• Training Dates Schedule

• Continuing Education Credits

• Certification Information

• Registration and Fees

• Cancellation Policy

• Check-in: I.D. Required and Time 

• Refreshments and Accommodations

• Directions, Address and Parking

Training Dates Scheduled

The Partnership classroom training course will take place at the Department of Developmental Services - South Region Wallingford Office, 35 Thorpe Ave., 3rd Floor, Wallingford CT 06492 and will be held on the following dates: 

2020:

Please note that the deadline for registering for a class is 4 PM two days prior to the class date.  However, classes can close sooner depending on the number of registrants.

Trainings are held from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM with check-in at 8:30 AM prompt.  Photo ID required.

Continuing Education Credits

This course is approved for 4 Connecticut continuing education Life & Health credits.  CE credits are only available to Connecticut resident producers.  Only producers who have passed the Prerequisite Online Course can register for the Partnership classroom training.  Those producers who are already Partnership certified and wish to take the Partnership Certification Training class as a refresher are not required to take the Prerequisite Online Course. 

Additional Continuing Education Credit information can be found at the following website for Prometric, who is the Insurance Department's vendor for CE credits.

• Sponsor# S11843,  Course# 00100666

• Time: 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

• Place: Department of Developmental Services - South Region Wallingford Office, 35 Thorpe Ave., 3rd Floor, Wallingford, CT 06492 - 203-294-5049

Certification Information

The Partnership Certification Training program is required for producers who wish to market, discuss or sell Connecticut Partnership long-term care insurance. Certification training is available to Accident and Health producers who have a valid license in Connecticut. This is a one-time only certification and is valid as long as your Connecticut producer license is kept in good standing.  The certification applies to all current and future insurance companies for which you are appointed and which participate in the Connecticut Partnership.  Certification does NOT automatically appoint you to the participating companies.  You will need to contact the companies directly for appointment.

At the training, you will receive an original of your training certificate. A copy will be filed with the Partnership office at the Office of Policy and Management.  Note: You will need to make copies of your certificate for your general agency and each insurance company participating in the Partnership for which you are appointed.

Registration and Fees

Advance registration is required. To register for an upcoming training session, call the Connecticut Partnership at (860) 418-6318. When registering, you will be asked to provide your:

1. Prerequisite Online Course Vendor Name
2. Connecticut Producer License Number (Accident & Health),
3. Name (as you want it to appear on your certificate);
4. Residence Address;
5. Email Address;
6. Emergency Telephone Number; (cell or home number). 

There is a $150.00 nonrefundable fee for producers who have not been Partnership certified and a $50.00 nonrefundable fee for producers who have already been Partnership certified, which must be paid in advance. Once registered, you will receive a confirmation notice and payment form. Payment should be submitted to the Connecticut Partnership for Long-Term Care, 450 Capitol Avenue, MS#52LTC, Hartford, CT  06106-1308.

Please make checks payable to: Treasurer, State of Connecticut.

If we do not receive payment, we will not issue your certificate and you will not be able to sell Connecticut Partnership long-term care insurance.

Cancellation Policy

To cancel, please call the Connecticut Partnership at (860) 418-6318. Although the training fee is not refundable, you can apply your payment to the next available session as long as you attend within one year of your payment.  If you register for a class beyond twelve months from your original payment, you will need to pay the full fee in place at that time.

Check-in: Photo I.D. Required & Time

PHOTO ID:  You will not be allowed into the training without a driver's license or other state or federal government-issued photo ID.  

The training begins promptly at 9:00 a.m.  Please arrive by 8:30 a.m. to allow sufficient time for check-in.  Individuals who arrive after 9:00 a.m. may jeopardize their Partnership certification.

Refreshments and Accommodations

Please note coffee is not available at the training site.  Vending machines are available for snacks and cold beverages at the training site.  Feel free to bring your own food.

The following hotels are nearby the training site:

• Hilton Garden Inn - 1181 Barnes Road (Route 68), Wallingford, CT - 203-284-0000
• Courtyard by Marriott - 600 Northrop Road, Wallingford, CT - 203-284-9400

Directions and Address:

Department of Developmental Services - South Region Wallingford Office, 35 Thorpe Ave., 3rd Floor, Wallingford, CT 06492