We care about Aflac’s policyholders affected by the recent weather:
To help provide relief for California policyholders residing in Santa Cruz County who were affected by the coastal storms, Aflac will provide a premium grace period starting Dec. 23, 2024, and ending Apr. 15, 2025. This grace period also provides an extension of filing deadlines for claims and leniency for any other action required under the policy. Aflac will provide a replacement copy of the policy upon request by the policyholder.
For Network Dental and Vision Members:
This grace period also provides an extension of filing deadlines for claims; relaxation of prior authorization, precertification, and referral requirements; access to appropriate out-of-network providers due to unavailability on in-network providers or the members’ displacement; and leniency for any other action required under the certificate. A replacement copy of the certificate will be provided upon request by the certificate holder. Affected members should contact Aflac Benefit Solutions (formerly Argus Dental and Vision) at 855-819-1873, Option 1, for assistance.
We care about Aflac’s policyholders affected by the recent wildfires:
To help provide relief for California policyholders residing in Los Angeles and Ventura Counties affected by the wildfires, Aflac will provide a premium grace period starting Jan. 7, 2025, and ending Mar. 10, 2025. This grace period also provides an extension of filing deadlines for claims and leniency for any other action required under the policy. Aflac will provide a replacement copy of the policy upon request by the policyholder.
For Network Dental and Vision Members:
This grace period also provides an extension of filing deadlines for claims; relaxation of prior authorization, precertification, and referral requirements; access to appropriate out-of-network providers due to unavailability on in-network providers or the members’ displacement; and leniency for any other action required under the certificate. A replacement copy of the certificate will be provided upon request by the certificate holder. Affected members should contact Aflac Benefit Solutions (formerly Argus Dental and Vision) at 855-819-1873, Option 1, for assistance.
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After frequent infections and a high fever, they decide to head to their physician to see what’s the matter.
The physician recommends a bone marrow biopsy to check for cancer.
The biopsy results are in, and unfortunately the physician shows them they have leukemia.
Aflac Cancer Protection Assurance2 offers financial protection by providing robust benefits – directly to policyholders – to help cover the patient from initial diagnosis, through treatment and beyond.
and affordable weekly rates as low as a gallon of milk.3
Help your clients provide protection when their employees need it most by offering financial, physical and emotional solutions to help face the realities of cancer.
1 American Cancer Society. Cancer Facts & Figures 2022. Atlanta: American Cancer Society; 2022. Accessed: July 10, 2023. https://www.cancer.org/content/dam/cancer-org/research/cancer-facts-and-statistics/annual-cancer-facts-and-figures/2022/2022-cancer-facts-and-figures.pdf.
2 AFLAC CANCER PROTECTION ASSURANCE – B70000 SERIES
In Arkansas, Policies B70100AR, B70200AR, B70300AR, B7010EPAR, B7020EPAR. In Idaho, Policies B70100ID, B70200ID, B70300ID, B7010EPID, B7020EPID. In Oklahoma, Policies B70100OK, B70200OK, B70300OK, B7010EPOK, B7020EPOK. In Oregon, Policies B70100OR, B70200OR, B70300OR, B7010EPOR, B7020EPOR. In Texas, Policies B70100TX, B70200TX, B70300TX, B7010EPTX, B7020EPTX. This is a brief product overview only. Coverage may not be available in all states including but not limited to New Jersey, & Virginia. Benefits/premium rates may vary based on plan selected. Optional riders are available at an additional cost. The policy has limitations and exclusions that may affect benefits payable. Refer to the policy for complete details, limitations, and exclusions. For costs and complete details of the coverage, please contact your local Aflac agent.
Limitations & Exclusions for the residents of Arizona:
Except as specifically provided in the Benefits section of the policy, Aflac will pay only for treatment of Cancer or Associated Cancerous Conditions, including direct extension, metastatic spread, or recurrence. Benefits are not provided for premalignant conditions or conditions with malignant potential (unless specifically covered); complications of either Cancer or an Associated Cancerous Condition; or any other disease, sickness, or incapacity.
If a Covered Person has Cancer or an Associated Cancerous Condition diagnosed after the date the application for coverage was signed but before the Effective Date of coverage, benefits for treatment of that Cancer or Associated Cancerous Condition, or any recurrence, extension, or metastatic spread of that same Cancer or Associated Cancerous Condition, will apply only to treatment occurring after two years from the Effective Date of such person’s coverage. You may, at your option, elect to void the coverage and receive a full refund of premium.
In addition, for benefits to be payable for a recurrence, direct extension, or metastatic spread of any Cancer or Associated Cancerous Condition that was diagnosed prior to the Effective Date of coverage, the Covered Person must be free from Treatment for that Cancer or Associated Cancerous Condition for a consecutive 12-month period before the diagnosis date of the recurrence, direct extension, or metastatic spread.
The Initial Diagnosis Benefit is not payable for: (1) any Internal Cancer or Associated Cancerous Condition diagnosed or treated before the Effective Date of the policy and the subsequent recurrence, extension, or metastatic spread of such Internal Cancer or Associated Cancerous Condition; or (2) the diagnosis of Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer. Any Covered Person who has had a previous diagnosis of Internal Cancer or an Associated Cancerous Condition will NOT be eligible for an Initial Diagnosis Benefit under the policy for a recurrence, extension, or metastatic spread of that same Internal Cancer or Associated Cancerous Condition.
Aflac will not pay benefits whenever coverage provided by the policy is in violation of any U.S. economic or trade sanctions. If the coverage violates U.S. economic or trade sanctions, such coverage shall be null and void.
Aflac will not pay benefits for any loss that is diagnosed or treated outside the territorial limits of the United States or its possessions.
Aflac will not pay benefits whenever: (1) material facts or circumstances have been concealed or misrepresented in making a claim under the policy; or (2) fraud is committed or attempted in connection with any matter relating to the policy.
Limitations & Exclusions for the residents of Idaho:
Except as specifically provided in the Benefits section of the policy, Aflac will pay only for treatment of Cancer, Associated Cancerous Conditions, or other conditions or diseases directly caused, complicated or aggravated by or resulting from Cancer or an Associated Cancerous Condition, including direct extension, metastatic spread, or recurrence. Benefits are not provided for premalignant conditions or conditions with malignant potential (unless specifically covered); or any other disease, sickness, or incapacity.
The policy contains a 30-day waiting period. If a Covered Person has Cancer or an Associated Cancerous Condition diagnosed before his or her coverage has been in force 30 days, benefits for treatment of that Cancer or Associated Cancerous Condition, or any recurrence, extension, or metastatic spread of that same Cancer or Associated Cancerous Condition will apply only to treatment occurring on or after 31 days from the Effective Date of such person’s coverage. At your option, you may elect to void the coverage and receive a full refund of premium.
The Initial Diagnosis Benefit is not payable for: (1) Internal Cancer or an Associated Cancerous Condition diagnosed during the policy's 30-day waiting period; (2) the diagnosis of Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer; or (3) claims incurred prior to the Effective Date of the policy. A claim for the Initial Diagnosis Benefit is considered incurred on the date the tissue specimen, culture, and/or titer is taken upon which the original distinct diagnosis of Internal Cancer or Associated Cancerous Condition is based.
Aflac will not pay benefits for any loss that is diagnosed or treated outside the territorial limits of the United States or its possessions.
3 Assumes the average cost of a gallon of conventional whole milk is $4.31**. Comparison is based on the average weekly premium for Aflac Cancer Protection Assurance Series B70000 - Option 1: B70100; Individual/One-Parent Family ages 18-75 - Payroll. Premiums may vary by coverage type, account, state of issue, and the election of additional/optional benefits.
**Source: United States Dept. of Agriculture, April 2023. https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/RetailMilkPrices.pdf.
