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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Aflac's latest effort helps close the gap between HBCU football players and the professional football draft, spotlights the fact that there were no HBCU athletes selected in 2021
COLUMBUS, Ga., April 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Aflac, a leading provider of supplemental health insurance in the U.S., today unveiled, "Prime Prospects" with Coach Deion "Prime" Sanders, to address and close the growing gap between the number of qualified players at HBCUs ready to compete at the professional level and the number of athletes drafted.
As part of the campaign, Aflac also revealed a new advertisement, named "Believe," that features Coach Prime and will air during the April draft. The campaign is a reflection of Aflac's initiative, "Close the Gap," which centers on educating, supporting and advocating for those underserved and overlooked.
Since August, Aflac has worked hand in hand with Coach Prime to close the gap for HBCU football programs, all culminating in this campaign designed to shine a spotlight on those HBCU players who are ready to compete at the next level. In 2021, Aflac donated $75,000 to the Jackson State University Athletic Department for professional development as well as $25,000 as a supporting partner of Deion Sanders' Football Camp, which is featured in the "Believe" ad spot. Both Aflac and Coach Prime recognize there is more to be done to advocate for these student athletes especially because, for the first time in over a decade, there were no HBCU athletes selected in the 2021 draft.
"Aflac has a 20-plus-year history of supporting HBCUs and their alumni both on and off the field. Through our partnership with Coach Prime, we know HBCUs house elite football talent, and their athletes have promising professional aspirations," said Garth Knutson, vice president, Aflac Brand. "These students are the next generation of leaders, and their skills translate far beyond the football field. At Aflac, we know there is no better time than now to raise awareness of this gap and no better talent than Coach Prime to give these rising HBCU juniors and seniors a platform that can put them on a path to a professional football career."
Aflac and Coach Prime will introduce "Prime Prospects" with a 30-second video on social media where he explains the gap between HBCU football players and the professional draft. Using the hashtag #PRIMEPROSPECTS, Coach Prime will spotlight each player and their skills on his social media channels for professional scouts and general managers to see. "Prime Prospects" will also be promoted on Aflac's social media channels. This list of players represents 12 historically Black colleges and universities:
"Last year, there were 259 picks in the draft and, for the first time in over a decade, no players were selected from a HBCU team," said Coach Prime. "Together with Aflac, we know there's more we can do to advocate and raise awareness of these players and stand in the gap together. Whether it's through me coaching at JSU, my camp or 'Prime Prospects,' Aflac remains a committed partner, dedicated to advancing the next pipeline of HBCU players and, in turn, closing the gap for those underserved and overlooked."
Produced by The Aflac Studio, Aflac's in-house agency, "Believe" gives fans a look into the Deion Sanders' Football Camp with a narration from Coach Prime explaining that not one pick from last year's professional draft came from an HBCU. As an inaugural sponsor of the camp, Aflac recognized the need to bring attention to the gap existing between HBCU football programs and the professional draft. As part of its efforts to help close health and wealth gaps in the U.S., Aflac will donate an additional $100,000 in 2022 to help Coach Prime continue his mission of mentoring these young athletes.
"Spending time at camp last summer and working with Coach Prime to bring these stories to life is an honor," says Jared Martin, director, The Aflac Studio. "We are excited for audiences to see the ad and learn about these talented athletes who have been largely overlooked in the past."
"Believe" will air on ESPN April 28 during the first round of the professional draft. To learn more about "Prime Prospects," you can follow Coach Prime and Aflac on social media or search #PRIMEPROSPECTS. To learn more about how Aflac is helping close the gap for underserved communities, visit Aflac.com or Aflac.com/Español.
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