Except in New York, individual insurance and group dental and vision insurance is offered by American Family Life Assurance Company of Columbus. In NY both group and individual coverage is offered by American Family Life Assurance Company of New York. Group policies are offered by Continental American Insurance Company (CAIC). CAIC is not licensed to solicit business in New York, Guam, Puerto Rico or the Virgin Islands. In CA, CAIC does business as Continental American Life Insurance Company (CAIC NAIC 71730)
Dental and Vision plans are administered by Aflac Benefit Solutions, Inc.
Aflac Worldwide Headquarters | Columbus, GA
Aflac Group | Columbia, SC
American Family Life Assurance Company of New York | Albany, NY
Aflac’s Premium Life, Absence and Disability Services are available in all states, except Puerto Rico, Guam or the Virgin Islands, and are offered by Continental American Insurance Company (CAIC). Self-funded plans and absence services are administered by CAIC in all states but NY. In NY, self-funded plans and absence services are administered by and insurance is offered by American Family Life Assurance Company of NY. Administrative services are not insurance and are not considered legal advice. Products may not be available in all states and may vary depending on state law.
Direct to Consumer Business is underwritten by Tier One Insurance Company, doing business as Tier One Life Insurance Company in California (Tier One NAIC 92908)
FAQs
Supplemental insurance can complement a variety of health insurance plans by providing specific coverage for accident, cancer, critical illness, hospital, short-term disability, dental, and vision. We can help provide support in one or multiple of these areas.
Is it worth getting supplemental insurance? ›
Who buys supplemental insurance coverage and why? You may be a right fit for additional insurance coverage if you: Have a family history of certain types of diseases, such as cancer, heart disease, stroke, etc. Want additional financial protection in the event of unexpected accidents or injuries.
What does a supplemental insurance policy cover? ›
Supplemental policies may improve the medical coverage you already have. They may cover a different set of services, such as dental care. They may also function in different ways, such as paying out a set price if you need treatment, rather than paying a percentage of the medical bill.
What will Aflac pay me for? ›
Aflac can help pay for ambulance trips, physical therapy, CT Scans, MRIs, confinement, blood transfusions, and medical appliances.
What does Aflac not cover? ›
We will not pay benefits for confinement to an observation unit, or for emergency room treatment or outpatient treatment.
Does Aflac pay for pre existing conditions? ›
Disability caused by a Pre-existing Condition or reinjuries to a Pre-existing Condition will not be covered unless it begins more than 12 months after the Effective Date of coverage.
Why do people buy supplemental insurance? ›
Supplemental health insurance plans are health care plans used to cover anything above and beyond basic medical coverage. These plans provide extra medical coverage and can also be used to contribute to other costs not covered by your primary insurance plan such as copayments, coinsurance, and deductibles.
What is better than Aflac? ›
The best overall Aflac Incorporated alternative is Lumity Benefits Solution. Other similar apps like Aflac Incorporated are Insperity, Deloitte Consulting, ADP Comprehensive Services, and Zenefits Services.
Does Aflac qualify as health insurance? ›
Aflac policies are considered HIPAA excepted benefits because they are not major medical health insurance. This means they're offered separately from major medical coverage and are not an integral part of an individual's health plan.
What illnesses are covered by Aflac? ›
The Aflac Group Critical Illness plan benefits include:
- • Critical Illness Benefit payable for:
- – Cancer.
- – Heart Attack (Myocardial Infarction)
- – Stroke.
- – Kidney Failure (End-Stage Renal Failure)
- – Major Organ Transplant.
- – Bone Marrow Transplant (Stem Cell Transplant)
- – Sudden Cardiac Arrest.
MAJOR DIAGNOSTIC AND IMAGING EXAMS BENEFIT: Aflac will pay $200 when a Covered Person requires one of the following exams for Injuries sustained in a covered accident and a charge is incurred: computerized tomography (CT scan), computerized axial tomography (CAT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), or ...
How much does Aflac pay for a wellness visit? ›
Each calendar year (Jan-Dec), you and your covered dependents have access to a $50 payout for having any of these tests—you just need to submit a claim.
What's the difference between disability insurance and supplemental insurance? ›
The main difference between Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is that SSI is an entitlement program with no work-related requirements, whereas SSDI is an earned benefit that has work requirements to qualify. Both programs pay monthly benefits to people with disabilities.
Is Aflac dental worth it? ›
Dental insurance is worth it if you are looking for additional support for minor and major dental procedures. With an Aflac dental insurance plan, the costs of cleanings, crowns, bridges, and implants can be significantly minimized. For some of our basic and preventative services, there is little to no waiting period.
What is a supplemental insurance payment? ›
Supplementary payments are special payments made by insurers to those who are insured by the company. These payments often stem from legal issues, such as costs associated with investigating claims and defending suits against the insured.
