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.
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.
To help provide relief for Alaska policyholders and certificate holders residing in Northwest Arctic Borough, North Slope Borough, Kusilvak Census Area, Bethel Census Area, Nome Census Area, and Aleutians West Census Area who are affected by the storm, Aflac will provide an extended premium grace period starting Oct. 9, 2025, and ending Dec. 15, 2025. This grace period also includes an extension of filing deadlines for claims and leniency for any other actions required under the policy or certificate. In addition, Aflac will relax prescription drug benefit guidelines to allow payment of claims when a covered prescription drug is refilled prior to the usual 30-day limit. Policyholders and certificate holders may also request a replacement copy of their policy or certificate.
For Network Dental and Vision Members:
Aflac is providing temporary relaxation of precertification and referral requirements. Members will have access to appropriate out-of-network providers if in-network providers are unavailable or if they have been displaced, and leniency will be provided for any other actions required under the certificate. Affected members should contact Aflac Benefits Solutions (formerly Argus Dental and Vision) at 855-819-1873, option 1, for assistance.
To help provide relief for Oregon policyholders residing in Oregon who were affected by the wildfires, Aflac will provide a premium grace period starting Sept. 3, 2025, and ending Nov. 26, 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.
To help provide relief for Arizona policyholders residing in Gila, Mohave and Maricopa counties affected by the heavy rains, Aflac will provide a premium grace period starting Sept. 25, 2025, and ending Jan. 13, 2026. 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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COLUMBUS, Ga., Nov. 2, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Aflac, the leading provider of voluntary insurance in the United States, proudly introduced its 2015 Aflac Holiday Duck today. The Company is also pleased that it will once again partner with Macy's for another season of giving back to the community. The plush duck, an annual collector's item, is a popular gift that is sold at Macy's across the nation and online at Aflacduckprints.com. As with every year since 2001, all the net proceeds are being donated to the participating children's cancer facility nearest to where it is purchased. More than 300 Macy's are participating this year, which marks the 15th year that Aflac and Macy's have teamed up for this important cause.
This year the Holiday Duck is in an especially helpful mood, decked in the green garb of a Christmas elf with red trim. When you squeeze his bottom, he will bellow his famous "Aflaaac", putting smiles on faces for a great cause.
"In our 60th year as a company, after we recently announced that we eclipsed $100 million in the fight against childhood cancer, there is no better way to express our commitment to eradicating this terrible disease than dressing up our iconic duck in an outfit that says, 'I am here to help,'" Aflac Foundation President Kathelen Amos said. "Macy's has been with us every step of the way in this journey and together, we are confident that the outpouring of generosity of the season will move us closer to our goal."
The Holiday Duck comes in two sizes. The six inch version is priced at $10 and the 10 inch version is listed at $15. Since 2001, more than $3 million has been raised from the sale of these warm, fuzzy tokens of happiness.
"The iconic Aflac Duck is a must-have keepsake every holiday," said Amy Kule, group vice-president of Macy's Parade & Entertainment Group. "Over the course of our 15 year partnership, Macy's and Aflac have helped to raise awareness and more importantly - valuable funds to help in the fight against childhood cancer with the sale of this adorable duck. We encourage all families to take one home this holiday season."
As part of Aflac's comprehensive Duckprints campaign, the company currently donates $2 to the Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center of Children's Healthcare of Atlanta for any social activity on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram using the hashtag #Duckprints and for every viewing of a Duckprints-related video on YouTube or the other social channels mentioned above. As an added feature for 2015, Aflac created a new holiday-themed on-line game at aflacduckprints.com. Each time the fun and festive game is played; another $2 is donated to the Aflac Cancer Center. There is also a QR code on the hangtag of the holiday duck that links directly to the game.
In 1995, Aflac made childhood cancer its primary philanthropic cause. People interested in finding out more can go to Aflacduckprints.com, where they can not only purchase a holiday duck or play our new game, but they can find out how to become more involved with the mission.
About Aflac
When a policyholder gets sick or hurt, Aflac pays cash benefits fast. For nearly six decades, Aflac insurance policies have given policyholders the opportunity to focus on recovery, not financial stress. In the United States, Aflac is the leading provider of voluntary insurance at the worksite. In Japan, Aflac is the number one life insurance company in terms of individual policies in force. Aflac individual and group insurance products help provide protection to more than 50 million people worldwide. For eight consecutive years, Aflac has been recognized by Ethisphere magazine as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies. In 2014, FORTUNE magazine recognized Aflac as one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For in America for the 16th consecutive year. Also, in 2014, FORTUNE magazine included Aflac on its list of Most Admired Companies for the 13th time, ranking the company number one in the life and health insurance category. Aflac Incorporated is a Fortune 500 company listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol AFL. To find out more about Aflac, visit aflac.com or espanol.aflac.com.
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