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We care about Aflac’s policyholders affected by the recent wildfires:

To help provide relief for California policyholders residing in Tuolumne and Calaveras Counties affected by the Lightning ignited fires, Aflac will provide a premium grace period starting Sept. 2, 2025, and ending Nov. 18, 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 Utah policyholders residing in Utah who were affected by the wildfires, Aflac will provide a premium grace period starting July 31, 2025, and ending Sept. 29, 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 weather:

To help provide relief for California policyholders residing in Humboldt, Mendocino, Modoc, Napa, Shasta, Sonoma, and Trinity Counties affected by the winter storms, Aflac will provide a premium grace period starting Jan. 31, 2025, and ending Sept. 29, 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 Oregon policyholders residing in Oregon who were affected by the wildfires, Aflac will provide a premium grace period starting July 16, 2025, and ending Sept. 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 Oregon policyholders residing in Crook County who were affected by the wildfires, Aflac will provide a premium grace period starting July 12, 2025, and ending Sept. 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.


We care about Aflac’s policyholders affected by the recent wildfires:

To provide relief for New Mexico policyholiders and/or certificate holders residing in Grant County and affected by the Trout Fire, Aflac will provide the following protections for policyholders and/or certificate holders: Provide an extended premium grace period from Thursday, Jun. 12, 2025 through Monday, Sep. 15, 2025. Offer policyholders and/or certificate holders a payment plan of no less than six (6) months if unable to pay the delinquency after the extended day grace period (This applies to all coverages except life.). Work with policyholders and/or certificate holders on premium payments to prevent lapse and cancellation of policies. Waive late fees and penalties. Waive early refill time limits on active prescriptions. Allow additional time for actions required under the policy and/or certificate and the submission of documents due to limited access to service and mobility. Provide an extension of filing deadlines for claims and leniency for any other action required under the policy and/or certificate. Provide a copy of the policy and/or certificate to the policyholder and/or certificate holder upon request.

In addition to the above, Aflac through Aflac Benefits Solutions will provide the following protections for Network Dental and Vision members and providers: Waive cost sharing and deductibles. Permit one eyeglass or contact lens replacement and one hearing aid replacement during the pendency of the Emergency Order, waiving frequency limitations. Permit one replacement for dentures or other prosthodontic devices during the pendency of this Emergency Order, waiving frequency limits. Waive additional fees, charges, referrals, eligibility and prior authorization requirements for medically necessary services, whether emergent or not. This applies to benefits and services obtained from both in- and out-of-network providers. Extend medical providers' reporting requirements for claims submissions and for additional information relating to claims. Fully reimburse out-of-network providers at the usual, customary, and reasonable rate.

Affected members should contact Aflac Dental and Vision (formerly Argus Dental and Vision) at 855-819-1873, option 1, for assistance.


We care about Aflac’s policyholders affected by the recent weather:

To help provide relief for California policyholders residing in Trinity County affected by the Dec. 15, 2024, and Dec. 29, 2024, winter storms, Aflac will provide billing leniency for impacted insureds, 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. Affected members should contact Aflac at 800-992-3522 for assistance.

For Network Dental and Vision Members:

This also provides an extension of filing deadlines for claims and leniency for any other action required under the certificate. Affected members are not required to obtain prior approval when accessing appropriate out-of-network providers when in-network providers are unavailable. The cost-sharing for out-of-network will be in amount equal to cost-sharing affected members would have paid for the provision of that service in-network. 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 levee failure:

To help provide relief for California policyholders residing in San Joaquin County affected by the Oct. 21, 2024, Victoria Island Levee failure, Aflac will provide billing leniency for impacted insureds, 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. Affected members should contact Aflac at 800-992-3522 for assistance.

For Network Dental and Vision Members:

This also provides an extension of filing deadlines for claims and leniency for any other action required under the certificate. Affected members are not required to obtain prior approval when accessing appropriate out-of-network providers when in-network providers are unavailable. The cost-sharing for out-of-network will be in amount equal to cost-sharing affected members would have paid for the provision of that service in-network. 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 billing leniency for impacted insureds, 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. Affected members should contact Aflac at 800-992-3522 for assistance.

For Network Dental and Vision Members:

This also provides an extension of filing deadlines for claims and leniency for any other action required under the certificate. Affected members are not required to obtain prior approval when accessing appropriate out-of-network providers when in-network providers are unavailable. The cost-sharing for out-of-network will be in amount equal to cost-sharing affected members would have paid for the provision of that service in-network. 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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How Much is Life Insurance? Average Costs

When making any big life decision, it's helpful to assess both the costs and the benefits. Life insurance is one of those decisions that can greatly impact you and your loved ones' lives. Figuring out how much life insurance is and how it can help benefit you are the first questions you'll need to get answered. Here's how much life insurance costs, average costs for term and whole life plans, and factors that can affect the cost.

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How much is life insurance?

Using our life insurance calculator may help you determine how much life insurance you need and can help you forecast your potential life insurance cost per month, also known as premium payments.

How life insurance works

Life insurance is a contract between the policyholder and the life insurance company that can help financially support your loved ones. In exchange for paying premiums, the insurer will provide a death benefit payout to your beneficiaries if you pass away while the policy is active.1

What is the average cost of life insurance?

The average life insurance cost can vary depending on the type of plan you own. Term life insurance is a life insurance plan that you pay into for a fixed period of time, like 10, 20, or 30 years. These plans often have competitive rates than their alternative, whole life insurance. However, your beneficiary only receives the payout (or death benefit) if you pass within the specified term.2 Alternatively, whole life insurance is typically more expensive, but the beneficiary will receive the death benefit regardless of when you pass — hence the name, whole life.3

The average cost of life insurance per month is $26.4 How much you'll pay monthly for life insurance can depend on what you're looking for in a plan, so we don't recommend using this number as the ultimate baseline.

Each life insurance company may assess how much of a risk you are based on your lifestyle, and the price of life insurance can reflect this. Since how old you are can help insurance companies better understand the risk, you may want to explore how life insurance rates by age can change.

Average term life insurance cost by age and gender

Term life insurance costs are mainly influenced by the age of the policyholder, their gender, and how long the specified term is. The specific costs can depend on the insurance company you choose, but a few factors can help you understand potential term life insurance costs.

In general, term life insurance is more expensive the older you are. Additionally, term life insurance is more expensive for men than women because men tend to have shorter life expectancies.4

On the other hand, term life insurance can be cost-effective when the term length is shorter. So, a 10-year term life plan would typically have more reasonable rates than a 30-year term life plan. Lastly, the face value, or the amount of money you choose to have paid to your beneficiary, impacts the life insurance cost.5 Typically, you will choose the term length and face value upfront, when your term life insurance plan is being created.

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Average whole life insurance cost by age and gender

In a whole life insurance plan, the term length is non-existent, so the length of the plan typically won't change the cost of this permanent life insurance. However, the same influences of age and gender also apply to whole life insurance costs.

Some whole life insurance plans may allow you to decide how you want to pay premiums. You can pay it all upfront, or over 10, 20, or 25 years. The payment structure you choose can help impact overall costs and benefits of your life insurance plan.

The whole life insurance plan usually will need to be paid for in full for the beneficiary to be able to access all the benefits. We recommend chatting with an insurance agent to help determine how beneficiaries can complete the plan's payments if needed. Additionally, the overarching face value of your plan will impact the total life insurance cost.6

Factors that affect the cost of life insurance

Here are some factors that impact how much you'll pay for a life insurance policy:6

  • Health: Your family's medical history, weight, blood pressure, and cholesterol may all be used to help determine your overall health. Insurance companies may use this information to help determine costs.

  • Smoking: Since smoking is connected to various health issues, insurance companies may change the cost based on whether or not you smoke tobacco or nicotine.

  • Occupation and hobbies: If you work in a risky job or engage in high-risk activities, your life insurance rate may be more expensive.

  • Driving Record: How you drive and how many accidents you've been in may be used to assess the level of risk an insurance agency has when choosing to insure you.

Factors that don't affect the cost of life insurance

Life insurance companies won't use your ethnicity or religious preference to determine costs. Instead, they only look at factors that impact the risks within your life. Also, credit life insurance is usually the only life insurance that may need your credit score to help determine eligibility and costs.

How to find comparable rates for life insurance

Here are some ways you can help find a life insurance policy that will fit within your budget needs:

  • Choose the right type of policy: If you only need coverage for a certain number of years, for instance, choose term life insurance instead of a permanent policy for competitive premiums.

  • Compare quotes: It's important to shop around online and compare quotes. Some life insurance companies may offer better rates than others.

  • Get a policy while you're young: Getting life insurance while you're young can help allow you to lock in reasonable premiums for the duration of the policy.

  • Maintain a healthy lifestyle: You can qualify for budget friendly life insurance premiums by staying healthy and not smoking.

How much life insurance do I need?

The amount of life insurance you need can depend on factors such as your debts, income, number of dependents, and how long you want to be covered. For instance, it is usually recommended that you apply for a policy worth 10 times your income if you want to help provide your loved ones with financial stability after your passing. Or, if you have a mortgage or other long-term debts, you should get a coverage amount that would help loved ones be able to pay these debts off if you unexpectedly pass away.

Get life insurance from Aflac

Depending on your unique needs and goals, Aflac offers both term and whole life insurance plans, depending on your unique needs and goals. Speaking to an agent can help clarify what your life insurance costs could be like.

Get a quote today to see how an Aflac life insurance plan could fit into your budget. Understanding potential monthly costs can help you plan for the future better.

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