To help provide relief for California policyholders residing in Ventura and San Diego Counties affected by the winter storms, Aflac will provide a premium grace period starting Jan. 22, 2024, and ending Mar. 25, 2024. 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
To help provide relief for California policyholders residing in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Ventura Counties affected by the winter storms, Aflac will provide a premium grace period starting Feb. 3, 2024, and ending Apr. 4, 2024. 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.
To help provide relief for California policyholders residing in Alameda, Butte, Glenn, Lake, Mendocino, Monterey, Sacramento, San Francisco, Santa Cruz, Sonoma, and Sutter Counties affected by the winter storms, Aflac will provide a premium grace period starting Feb. 3, 2024, and ending May 21, 2024. 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.
On Feb. 21, 2024, the cyber event reported by Change Healthcare, a company that assists healthcare providers with claims submissions and payments, has created a significant impact to health care providers, including hospitals, individual practitioners, practice groups, diagnostic centers, laboratories, and pharmacies. We have determined Aflac’s primary operations are not impacted. Further, Aflac and its subsidiaries do not have any direct connection to Change Healthcare systems in any of Aflac’s systems or applications. At this time, we are not aware of any impact to customer data but we are monitoring for any communications from our critical third-party suppliers. While Change Healthcare’s cyber event was not directed at Aflac, we will provide flexibility with claims submissions related to this incident should it be needed. If you believe you have a claim impacted by Change Healthcare’s event, please contact Aflac at 800-992-3522.
For the 60-70 children in Northern Ireland who are diagnosed with cancer each year, the Children’s Cancer Unit is a part of their journey, as it’s the only place in Northern Ireland where children can receive specialized treatment for cancer.
Founded in 1984, The Children’s Cancer Unit Charity was established to raise the necessary funds to build a dedicated Children’s Hematology Unit at the Royal Belfast Hospital for Sick Children. The Children’s Cancer Unit is part of a global network which facilitates crucial clinical trials with the objective of improving survival rates — and the quality of that survival — for children affected by these diseases.
“Since 2021, Aflac Northern Ireland has been a proud partner of The Children’s Cancer Unit Charity to help raise funds and support for children impacted by cancer and blood disorders and their families,” said Mark McCormack, vice president, Aflac Northern Ireland. “Giving back to the community isn’t just a nice-to-have; it’s a core part of who we are at Aflac.”
In June, Aflac Northern Ireland kicked-off their companywide fundraiser in support of The Children’s Cancer Unit Charity with a goal of raising £10,000 by November with fundraising activities including wellness walks, the debut performance of their very own Aflac rock band, ‘Duck & Cover,’ and a game of golf at the Aflac Northern Ireland Open. Now, in honor of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in September, they have launched their ‘Raise the Bar’ campaign for The Children’s Cancer Unit Charity.
Working with a local social enterprise, Refuge Chocolate — who not only makes good chocolate but also makes it a priority to do good in their community — the Aflac Northern Ireland team is selling chocolate to friends and family throughout September and October, with all proceeds going toward the fundraiser.
Aflac Northern Ireland also hosted a visit from Naomi Spence, Head Play Therapist from the Children’s Cancer and Hematology Unit, to demonstrate how she uses My Special Aflac Duck® with her patients to help them express their emotions and ready them for treatment.
Naomi Spence, Head Play Therapist from the Children’s Cancer and Hematology Unit, demonstrates how My Special Aflac Duck® helps provide comfort to kids with cancer and blood disorders.
Through the partnership with The Children’s Cancer Unit Charity, Aflac Northern Ireland has donated over 50 My Special Aflac Ducks to children affected by cancer and blood disorders.
Learn more about Aflac’s commitment to supporting children with cancer and blood disorders at AflacChildhoodCancer.org.
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