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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Newly launched campaign teams up with sports broadcaster, fashion entrepreneur and cancer survivor Erin Andrews to urge Americans to prioritize early detection
COLUMBUS, Ga., Sept. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Aflac, a leading provider of cancer insurance for nearly 70 years, working with sports broadcaster, fashion entrepreneur and cancer survivor Erin Andrews, today launched Check for Cancer, a national movement aimed at boosting U.S. cancer screening rates by 10% over the next decade.
The Check for Cancer movement reframes the familiar checkered pattern seen in everyday life as a bold, visual cue to make cancer screenings part of routine care. One in three Americans1 are at risk of facing a cancer diagnosis in their lifetime, and a vast majority (90%) admit they've delayed a checkup or recommended screening that could aid in early detection, according to Aflac's annual Wellness Matters Survey.2 This movement seeks to turn awareness into action and make prevention both a personal and national priority.
"We are pleased to be working with Erin Andrews, whose personal experiences provide a powerful opportunity to highlight a critical issue: Too many Americans delay screenings, often due to fear, uncertainty or simply not knowing where to start. This leads to health care challenges that could have been mitigated or even avoided," Aflac Incorporated President Virgil Miller said. "Check for Cancer is about changing that. It's about turning an everyday visual into a reminder that early detection can save your life or the life of someone you love. Getting screened shouldn't feel overwhelming, it should be routine and feel woven into the fabric of everyday life just like the checkered patterns we see every day."
Aflac's Check for Cancer movement is designed to reach national audiences through an omnichannel approach, meeting people where they are, including a new video urging Americans to Check for Cancer that ran nationally on ESPN during the Aflac Kickoff Game on Aug. 31 and will continue to run on social media. Echoing Aflac's commitment to health and wellness, the video also includes several actual Aflac employees, serving as actors and extras, who were excited to share the Check for Cancer movement.
The campaign will use a mix of billboards, event sponsorships, digital platforms and grassroots community activations in key markets to emphasize the message. With a special focus on engaging younger generations, the campaign uses social-first storytelling and interactive tools to drive action around the early detection of cancer, which can impact anyone at any age, and to increase access to lifesaving cancer screenings.
"As someone who shares valuable information on the playing field, I know how important it is to get the facts right. I've seen firsthand how early detection can change outcomes and save lives," said Andrews. "Check for Cancer is a message that hits home, because when it comes to cancer, skipping checkups can make the difference in your health."
At Aflac.com/CheckForCancer, individuals can access screening guidelines, assess their personal risk and take the first step toward early detection. To further amplify the message, Aflac is launching a social media challenge: For every in-feed social media post using #CheckForCancer, the company will donate $5 to childhood cancer research and care, up to $1 million.
"Aflac has been a pioneer in the cancer insurance industry, protecting millions of Americans from the financial burdens often created when a loved one is diagnosed with cancer. But our goal, whether through our philanthropy or our support for the health and wellness of our customers, our employees and our communities, has always been to provide holistic solutions that limit the physical, mental and financial impact of cancer. Check for Cancer is an extension of that commitment," Miller said.
To learn more, visit Aflac.com/CheckForCancer.
ABOUT AFLAC INCORPORATED
Aflac Incorporated (NYSE: AFL), a Fortune 500 company, has helped provide financial protection and peace of mind for nearly seven decades to millions of policyholders and customers through its subsidiaries in the U.S. and Japan. In the U.S., Aflac is the No. 1 provider of supplemental health insurance products.3 In Japan, Aflac Life Insurance Japan is the leading provider of cancer and medical insurance in terms of policies in force. The company takes pride in being there for its policyholders when they need us most, as well as being included in the World's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere for 19 consecutive years (2025) and Fortune's World's Most Admired Companies for 24 years (2025). In addition, the company became a signatory of the Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) in 2021 and has been included in the Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index (2024) for 11 years. To find out how to get help with expenses health insurance doesn't cover, get to know us at aflac.com or aflac.com/español. Investors may learn more about Aflac Incorporated and its commitment to corporate social responsibility and sustainability at investors.aflac.com under "Sustainability."
1 American Cancer Society, Lifetime Risk of Developing or Dying From Cancer
2 Aflac 2025 Wellness Matters Survey
3 LIMRA 2024 U.S. Supplemental Health Insurance Total Market Report
Media contact: Jon Sullivan, 706-763-4813 or jsullivan@aflac.com
Analyst and investor contact: David A. Young, 706-596-3264, 800-235-2667 or dyoung@aflac.com
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