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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24%
Average hospital stay increased 19% over pre-pandemic levels and increased 24% for patients discharged to post-acute care.1
98%
Increase in cost of typical hospital stay since 2004.2
$2,873
average cost of hospital stay, per day – with an average stay of 4.6 days.2
3 in 5
Fewer than 3 in 5 employees are confident they will be very well covered if a serious illness occurs.3
$2,800
What Aflac pays for hospital admission and four days of hospital confinement.4
$2,525
What Aflac pays for ER visit, hospital admission and two days of hospitalization.5
Help your clients protect their employees from costly hospital stays. Ask your Aflac sales representative for more information on hospital indemnity coverage.
The content within is for informational purposes for agent and broker-facing audiences. This information is not approved to distribute to prospective insureds, to prospective accounts or to use as a solicitation. Misrepresenting this, or any, information to solicit or induce an insured to lapse, forfeit or surrender an insurance policy is prohibited by law. Any use not specifically permitted herein is strictly prohibited. This is a brief product overview only. The plans have limitations and exclusions that may affect benefits payable. Refer to the plans for complete details, limitations and exclusions. Aflac includes Aflac and/or Aflac New York and/or Continental American Insurance Company and/or Continental American Life Insurance Company.
1 American Hospital Association. “Report: Average hospital patient stay grows amid workforce challenges.” December 6, 2022. Accessed 7.11.2023.
2 ValuePenguin. “Average hosptial stay in US costs 504 hours of work.” Updated October 17, 2022. Accessed 7.11.2023.
3 2023 Aflac WorkForces Report. “Workplace Benefits Trends Executive Summary.” Published November 2022. Accessed 7.11.2023.
4 Based on benefits of the high plan design for Group Hospital Indemnity insurance C80000: $2,000 Hospital Admission Benefit and $200/per day Hospital Confinement Benefit. Benefits may vary by situs state.
5 Based on benefits of the high plan design for Group Hospital Indemnity insurance C80000: $2,000 Hospital Admission Benefit, $125 Hospital Emergency Room Visit Benefit and $200/per day Hospital Confinement Benefit.
Benefits may vary by situs state.
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