To help provide relief for Louisiana policyholders residing in Avoyelles, Lafourche, Pointe Coupee, Rapids, Saint Charles, Saint Landy, Saint Tammany, Terrebonne, and Winn Parishes who were affected by Tropical Storm Arthur, Aflac will provide a premium grace period starting June 18, 2026, and ending Aug. 6, 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.
To help provide relief for Oregon policyholders residing in Jackson County who were affected by the East Evans Creek Road Fire, Aflac will provide a premium grace period starting July 10, 2026, and ending Sept. 8, 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.
To help provide relief for Oregon policyholders residing in Grant County who were affected by the Olive Butte Fire, Aflac will provide a premium grace period starting July 11, 2026, and ending Sept. 9, 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.
To help provide relief for Texas policyholders and/or certificate holders residing in Atascosa, Austin, Bandera, Bastrop, Bexar, Blanco, Brazoria, Brewster, Burnet, Caldwell, Colorado, Comal, Crockett, DeWitt, Dimmit, Edwards, Fayette, Fort Bend, Frio, Galveston, Gillespie, Goliad, Gonzales, Guadalupe, Harris, Hays, Jackson, Karnes, Kendall, Kerr, Kimble, Kinney, La Salle, Lavaca, Lee, Llano, Mason, Matagorda, Maverick, McMullen, Medina, Menard, Pecos, Real, Schleicher, Sutton, Terrell, Travis, Uvalde, Val Verde, Victoria, Waller, Washington, Webb, Wharton, Williamson, Wilson, Zapata, and Zavala counties affected by severe flooding, Aflac will provide a premium grace period starting July 13, 2026, and ending Sep. 18, 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 of 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 Oregon policyholders residing in Crook, Deschutes, Jefferson, Umatilla and Wheeler counties who were affected by the July wildfires, Aflac will provide a premium grace period starting July 15, 2026, and ending Sept. 14, 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.
To help provide relief for Oregon policyholders residing in Harney County who were affected by the Second Flat Fire, Aflac will provide a premium grace period starting July 24, 2026, and ending Sept. 22, 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.
To help provide relief for Oregon policyholders residing in Wasco County who were affected by the Grasshopper Fire, Aflac will provide a premium grace period starting July 24, 2026, and ending Sept. 28, 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.
To help provide relief for Oregon policyholders residing in Klamath County who were affected by the Wrights Spring Fire, Aflac will provide a premium grace period starting Aug. 5, 2026, and ending Oct. 6, 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.
If you happened to be strolling along the Charles River in Boston recently and thought you were surrounded by checkered patterns — a checkered duck boat, a checkered street team and even a checkered Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) station — you weren’t imagining things. Boston was officially taken over by Aflac’s Check for Cancer movement, and it was impossible to miss.
As part of its national campaign to boost cancer screening rates by 10% over the next decade, Aflac brought a splash of a familiar pattern and purpose to one of the city’s most iconic events: the Head of the Charles® Regatta. On Saturday, Oct. 18, the Weld Exhibition Venue near Harvard Square transformed into a hub of energy, education and encouragement.
Aflac’s street team, decked out in bold checkered gear, engaged thousands of attendees with giveaways, resources and heartfelt reminders to prioritize their health.
The activation was more than just eye-catching — it was deeply meaningful. According to the Aflac Wellness Matters Survey, 1 in 3 Americans will face a cancer diagnosis in their lifetime, yet 90% admit they’ve delayed a recommended screening. That sobering statistic is exactly why Aflac chose Boston during a high-traffic, high-visibility moment to make a statement that couldn’t be ignored.
And what a statement it was.
From Sept. 22 to Oct. 19, a fully wrapped duck boat cruised the Charles River, turning heads and sparking conversations. Meanwhile, the Harvard Square MBTA station underwent a full takeover starting Oct. 13 and will remain in place through Nov. 9, with nearly every space transformed into a visual reminder to Check for Cancer. The campaign cleverly reimagined the familiar checkered pattern as a symbol of preventive health care, making it not just stylish, but significant.
At the heart of it all was a simple but powerful message: Early detection of cancer can save lives. And getting checked shouldn’t be scary, inconvenient or something we put off. It should be part of our wellness routines, just like brushing our teeth, going for a walk and eating right.
So, what’s the takeaway from Aflac’s bold checkered moments in Boston? It’s this: Don’t wait. Don’t delay. Don’t assume it can wait until next year. Whether it’s a routine wellness exam, a recommended screening or just a conversation with your doctor — take the step. Because checking for cancer isn’t just a campaign. It’s a commitment to yourself and the people who love you.
And if you need a little nudge, just picture that checkered duck boat cruising the Charles, , reminding you that health is worth the check.
Visit Aflac.com/CheckForCancer to find screening guidelines and additional information. Join the movement by tagging Aflac and using the #CheckForCancer hashtag on your social media. For every post, Aflac will donate $5 to childhood cancer research and treatment, up to $1 million.
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