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[Explore programs](#available-programs) [See requirements](#requirements) Your professional stage [**Get licensed**Pre-licensing and preparation](/en/pre-licensing-for-insurance-in-florida)[**Renew a license**Continuing education](/en/continuing-education-for-insurance-in-florida) Accredited programs ## What you need to know Official Florida requirements for the 2-40 Resident Health Agent license, including qualification, examination, fingerprints, appointment, and continuing education. Last reviewed July 30, 2026 ### Overview The 2-40 license authorizes an appointed health agent to solicit, negotiate, and effectuate health-insurance contracts and represent a health maintenance organization. Evidence[Florida Department of Financial Services](https://www.myfloridacfo.com/docs-sf/insurance-agents-and-agency-services-libraries/agents-docs/licensure/agents-adjusters/2-40-resident-health-agent-license.pdf "2-40 Resident Health Agent qualification sheet") ### Steps to obtain it 1. 01 #### Confirm personal eligibility Be at least 18, be a Florida resident, be a U.S. citizen or legal alien with work authorization, and not hold a resident license in another state. 2. 02 #### Complete a qualifying route The standard route is a DFS-approved 40-hour health prelicensing course completed within four years. DFS also lists approved designations, qualifying college credit, and transfer or reciprocity routes, with route-specific exam exemptions. 3. 03 #### Apply and submit fingerprints Complete the online application and fees, provide proof of the qualifying prerequisite, and submit fingerprints through the DFS-approved vendor. DFS does not accept fingerprint results from other vendors or states. 4. 04 #### Complete testing and monitor MyProfile After DFS posts authorization in MyProfile, schedule and pass the state exam unless the selected qualification route is expressly exempt. DFS must receive the passing result before licensure. Evidence[Florida Department of Financial Services](https://www.myfloridacfo.com/docs-sf/insurance-agents-and-agency-services-libraries/agents-docs/licensure/agents-adjusters/2-40-resident-health-agent-license.pdf "2-40 Resident Health Agent qualification sheet")[Florida Department of Financial Services](https://www.myfloridacfo.com/division/agents/licensing/agents-and-adjusters/fingerprinting-information "Fingerprinting information")[Florida Department of Financial Services](https://www.myfloridacfo.com/division/agents/licensing/agents-and-adjusters/fees "Fees and payment methods") ### Key requirements Standard qualifying route **40-hour approved health course within 4 years** State examination **Required for the standard course and designation routes; specified exemptions apply** Current published government fees **$50 application + $5 license ID; $44 exam when required; $49.50 fingerprints plus applicable county tax; $60 resident appointment where applicable**Fees are nonrefundable and can change. Confirm the amount displayed by DFS and its vendors before paying. Appointment and authority **An appointment is required for the license to be valid.** Evidence[Florida Department of Financial Services](https://www.myfloridacfo.com/docs-sf/insurance-agents-and-agency-services-libraries/agents-docs/licensure/agents-adjusters/2-40-resident-health-agent-license.pdf "2-40 Resident Health Agent qualification sheet")[Florida Department of Financial Services](https://www.myfloridacfo.com/division/agents/licensing/agents-and-adjusters/fees "Fees and payment methods")[Florida Department of Financial Services](https://www.myfloridacfo.com/division/agents/licensing/agents-and-adjusters/fingerprinting-information "Fingerprinting information") ### Renewal and maintenance Complete 24 CE hours biennially by the end of the birth month. DFS currently assigns the 4-hour 5-240 Law and Ethics update plus 20 elective hours. Monitor the generated requirement in MyProfile. The license requires an appointment to be valid. Evidence[Florida Department of Financial Services](https://www.myfloridacfo.com/docs-sf/insurance-agents-and-agency-services-libraries/agents-docs/licensure/agents-adjusters/2-40-resident-health-agent-license.pdf "2-40 Resident Health Agent qualification sheet")[Florida Department of Financial Services](https://www.myfloridacfo.com/division/agents/licensing/agents-and-adjusters/continuing-education "Continuing education requirements") ### Before you apply An approved designation generally replaces the prelicensing course but does not automatically waive the exam; only the routes marked exempt by DFS do so. Confirm your exact route and current fees before applying. Evidence[Florida Department of Financial Services](https://www.myfloridacfo.com/docs-sf/insurance-agents-and-agency-services-libraries/agents-docs/licensure/agents-adjusters/2-40-resident-health-agent-license.pdf "2-40 Resident Health Agent qualification sheet")[Florida Department of Financial Services](https://www.myfloridacfo.com/division/agents/licensing/agents-and-adjusters/fees "Fees and payment methods") Available in Florida ## Courses and programs 12 options [ Package · Accredited programs ### Florida 240 Health Only CE 24 credit hours View package](/en/courses/bundles/Florida-240-Health-Only-CE?state=Florida)[ Package · Accredited programs ### Florida 240 Health (20 hrs) CE 20 credit hours View package](/en/courses/bundles/Florida-240-Health-\(20-hrs\)-CE?state=Florida)[ Package · Accredited programs ### FL 240 Health Pre-License Course 40 credit hours View package](/en/courses/bundles/FL-240-Health-Pre-License-Course?state=Florida)[ Course · Accredited programs ### Health Savings Accounts (HSA) 3 credit hours View course](/en/courses/details/Health-Savings-Accounts-\(HSA\)?state=Florida)[ Course · Accredited programs ### Health and Accident Insurance 7 credit hours View course](/en/courses/details/Health-and-Accident-Insurance?state=Florida)[ Course · Accredited programs ### 2025-2026 Law and Ethics Update: 214 4 credit hours View course](/en/courses/details/2025-2026-Law-and-Ethics-Update:-214?state=Florida)[ Course · Accredited programs ### 2025-2026 Law and Ethics Update: 215 4 credit hours View course](/en/courses/details/2025-2026-Law-and-Ethics-Update:-215?state=Florida)[ Course · Accredited programs ### 2025-2026 Law and Ethics Update: Health (240) 4 credit hours View course](/en/courses/details/2025-2026-Law-and-Ethics-Update:-Health-\(240\)?state=Florida) Show more (4 remaining) Explore your path ## Related guides [Licenses in Florida](/en/licenses-in-florida)[Insurance in Florida](/en/insurance-in-florida) Straight answers ## Frequently asked questions Is the Florida state examination required? Required for the standard course and designation routes; specified exemptions apply Evidence[Florida Department of Financial Services](https://www.myfloridacfo.com/docs-sf/insurance-agents-and-agency-services-libraries/agents-docs/licensure/agents-adjusters/2-40-resident-health-agent-license.pdf "2-40 Resident Health Agent qualification sheet")[Florida Department of Financial Services](https://www.myfloridacfo.com/division/agents/licensing/agents-and-adjusters/continuing-education "Continuing education requirements") What continuing education applies? 24 hours biennially: 4-hour 5-240 update + 20 electives Evidence[Florida Department of Financial Services](https://www.myfloridacfo.com/docs-sf/insurance-agents-and-agency-services-libraries/agents-docs/licensure/agents-adjusters/2-40-resident-health-agent-license.pdf "2-40 Resident Health Agent qualification sheet")[Florida Department of Financial Services](https://www.myfloridacfo.com/division/agents/licensing/agents-and-adjusters/continuing-education "Continuing education requirements") Does issuance alone authorize me to transact insurance? An appointment is required for the license to be valid. Evidence[Florida Department of Financial Services](https://www.myfloridacfo.com/docs-sf/insurance-agents-and-agency-services-libraries/agents-docs/licensure/agents-adjusters/2-40-resident-health-agent-license.pdf "2-40 Resident Health Agent qualification sheet")[Florida Department of Financial Services](https://www.myfloridacfo.com/division/agents/licensing/agents-and-adjusters/continuing-education "Continuing education requirements") [![EducUp](/_amplify/image?url=%2Fimg%2Flogo-white-tm.svg&w=640&h=60&q=100 "EducUp")](/) EducUp is an edtech startup on a mission to make learning easy and fun. 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