COLUMBUS, Ga., May 17, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Aflac, the
leader in voluntary insurance sales at the worksite in the United States and cancer insurance
pioneer, reaffirms its long-standing commitment to help those
facing cancer through the launch of its Aflac Cancer Protection
Assurance plan. The new plan design reflects the evolution of
patient needs and challenges, and it covers modern approaches to
prevention, early detection and diagnosis, treatment and ongoing
care.
"We recognize that as cancer treatment evolves, so do the needs
of policyholders, and so should our products," said Wendy Herndon, second vice president of Product
Development and Implementation at Aflac. "Aflac Cancer Protection
Assurance directly aligns with our core value of putting the
policyholder at the center of everything we do, helping those
facing cancer and their families go through treatment and recovery
as worry-free as possible. The newest addition to our flagship
product line ties back to the roots of our business as we continue
to develop fresh solutions to re-shape traditional benefits
delivery."
Aflac Cancer Protection Assurance provides more options to help
meet the needs of policyholders through all life stages. Coverage
is now offered for screening tests and surgeries performed on the
basis of genetic testing results, and the wellness payout for early
diagnosis is also increased. Other additional benefits include
nonsurgical treatment such as immunotherapy, an annual care benefit
to help manage costs with delayed effects, and surgery on a
non-diseased body part.
Also, every Aflac policyholder can explore My Cancer Circle, an
online tool that helps caregivers coordinate volunteers and friends
to assist with tasks such as meal preparation or transportation.
Through Aflac's partnership with CancerCare, policyholders
can get personalized notifications and access instant messaging
when they use the My Cancer Circle app. Other benefits of
CancerCare available to everyone include:
- Educational workshops and publications for both cancer patients
and care partners and the bereaved.
- Counseling services – face-to-face, online or by phone, from
licensed oncology social workers to help patients access practical
assistance and resources.
Furthering its commitment to help patients facing cancer, Aflac
recently announced the introduction of My Special Aflac
Duck™, a social robot created by Sproutel and Aflac to
serve as a caring companion for children with cancer. This
innovative, special companion, coupled with Aflac's latest cancer
product refresh, is an ongoing reflection of the company's
dedication to be there when policyholders need them most.
Aflac Cancer Protection Assurance is available through the
worksite, as well as on an agent-assisted individual-paid basis,
and offered with high, medium and low options – all with Health
Savings Account (HSA) compatibility.
To learn more about Aflac products and Aflac's commitment to
childhood cancer, visit aflac.com.
About Aflac
When a policyholder gets sick or hurt, Aflac pays cash benefits
fast. For more than six decades, Aflac insurance policies have
given policyholders the opportunity to focus on recovery, not
financial stress. In the United
States, Aflac is the leader in voluntary insurance sales at
the worksite. Through its trailblazing One Day PaySM
initiative, for eligible claims, Aflac U.S. can process, approve
and electronically send funds to claimants for quick access to cash
in just one business day. In Japan, Aflac is the leading provider of
medical and cancer insurance and insures 1 in 4 households. Aflac
insurance products help provide protection to more than 50 million
people worldwide. For 12 consecutive years, Ethisphere has
recognized Aflac as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies. In
2018, Fortune magazine recognized Aflac as one of the 100 Best
Companies to Work for in America for the 20th consecutive year and
included Aflac on its list of World's Most Admired Companies for
the 17th time. Aflac Incorporated is a Fortune 500 company listed
on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol AFL. To find out
more about Aflac and One Day PaySM, visit aflac.com or
aflac.com/espanol.
Aflac herein means American Family Life Assurance Company of
Columbus and American Family Life
Assurance Company of New York.
About CancerCare®
Founded in 1944, CancerCare is the leading national
organization providing free, professional support services and
information to help people manage the emotional, practical and
financial challenges of cancer. Our comprehensive services include
counseling and support groups over the phone, online and in-person,
educational workshops, publications and financial and co-payment
assistance. All CancerCare services are provided by
oncology social workers and world-leading cancer experts. To learn
more, visit www.cancercare.org or call 800-813-HOPE
(4673).
Media contact – Kristen
Fraser, 706.580.3813 or mediarelations@aflac.com
Analyst and investor contact – David A. Young, 706.596.3264 or 800.235.2667,
FAX 706.324.6330, or dyoung@aflac.com
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