COVID-19
AFLAC Supplemental Insurance & COVID-19
AFGE MEMBER
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
FAQs
AFGE MEMBER
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Recent events surrounding the COVID-19 crisis have generated a higher level of inquiries regarding the approved AFGE insurance coverages and if any of those policies provide coverage related to COVID-19. Here is some helpful information for policy holders and Union Members.
Hospital Indemnity Insurance
Q. Will my AFLAC Hospital Indemnity Insurance provide a benefit if I am diagnosed with COVID-19 virus and confined or admitted to a hospital?
YES, if hospitalized, your certificate provides benefits for Hospital Confinement, Hospital Admission, Hospital Intensive Care and Intermediate Intensive Care.
Q. Does my AFLAC Hospital Indemnity Insurance have a waiting period or limitation on preexisting conditions?
NO,
this policy does not have a preexisting condition limitation or waiting period, but any claims must be incurred AFTER the policy date and premiums have been paid.
Hospital Indemnity Insurance
Q. Will my AFLAC Hospital Indemnity Insurance provide a benefit if I am diagnosed with COVID-19 virus and confined or admitted to a hospital?
YES,
if hospitalized, your certificate provides benefits for Hospital Confinement, Hospital Admission, Hospital Intensive Care and Intermediate Intensive Care.
Q. Does my AFLAC Hospital Indemnity Insurance have a waiting period or limitation on preexisting conditions?
NO,
this policy does not have a preexisting condition limitation or waiting period, but any claims must be incurred AFTER the policy date and premiums have been paid.
Q. Will my AFLAC Critical Illness insurance provide the lump-sum diagnosis benefit if I am infected with the COVID-19 virus?
NO,
this policy pays up to $30,000 for 11 listed Critical Illnesses (like Cancer, Heart Attack, Stroke) but unfortunately, COVID-19 is not a listed illness.
Q. Could my AFLAC Critical Illness insurance provide some benefits if I am infected with the COVID-19 virus?
YES,
AFLAC Critical Illness policy has a Health Screen Rider and AFLAC will pay
$50 for health screening tests. This benefit is payable once per calendar year and is payable for the covered employee and covered spouse. (Children are not included)
Q. Will my AFLAC Critical Illness insurance provide the lump-sum diagnosis benefit if I am infected with the COVID-19 virus?
NO,
this policy pays up to $30,000 for 11 listed Critical Illnesses (like Cancer, Heart Attack, Stroke) but unfortunately, COVID-19 is not a listed illness.
Q. Could my AFLAC Critical Illness insurance provide some benefits if I am infected with the COVID-19 virus?
YES,
AFLAC Critical Illness policy has a Health Screen Rider and AFLAC will pay
$50 for health screening tests. This benefit is payable once per calendar year and is payable for the covered employee and covered spouse. (Children are not included)
Accident Insurance
Q. Will my AFLAC Accident Insurance provide a benefit if I am infected with the COVID-19 virus?
NO,
this is an accident only plan and it does not have a benefit for COVID-19 or any other illness.
Q. Could my AFLAC Accident Insurance provide any benefit if I am infected with the COVID-19 virus?
YES,
after 12 months of paid premium and while coverage is in force, AFLAC will pay $50 for health screening tests. This benefit is payable once per calendar year and is payable for the covered employee and covered spouse. (Children are not included)
Accident Insurance
Q. Will my AFLAC Accident Insurance provide a benefit if I am infected with the COVID-19 virus?
NO,
this is an accident only plan and it does not have a benefit for COVID-19 or any other illness.
Q. Could my AFLAC Accident Insurance provide any benefit if I am infected with the COVID-19 virus?
YES,
after 12 months of paid premium and while coverage is in force, AFLAC will pay $50 for health screening tests. This benefit is payable once per calendar year and is payable for the covered employee and covered spouse. (Children are not included)
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Ask your AFGE Benefit Coordinator about these other money saving Union Member benefits.
Ask your AFGE Benefit Coordinator about these other money saving Union Member benefits.
Union Member Life
Did you know that changing your FEGLI could save you a full year's salary? Can you afford a FEGLI cost increase of more than 280% from age 65 to 80 after you retire? We have a better option! Family coverage is also available with higher coverage amounts for family members. Guaranteed Issue options available.
Disability Insurance
This plan can provide a tax-free monthly benefit should you be off work due to any covered illness or off the job accident. The coverage provides members a monthly check for both expected and unexpected losses of income. (Expected loss of income like a surgery (medically necessary), maternity (including
bed rest) or the unexpected like a car accident or serious illness.)
Dental Insurance
PPO and HMO Plans available
(Plans vary by region).
- Low Co-pays. $10 office visits
- No Waiting Periods! (Ortho Exception)
- No charge for oral exams, bitewing x--- rays, or preventative cleanings (DHMO)
- Multiple plan options
Vision Insurance
Vision plan options have you covered and make eye care affordable. You have access to one of the largest vision networks in the United States, with more than 35,000 participating optometrists, ophthalmologists, and national retail locations, including LensCrafters®, Pearle Vision®, Sears® Optical, Target® Optical, and JCPenney® Optical.
Union Member Life
Did you know that changing your FEGLI could save you a full year's salary? Can you afford a FEGLI cost increase of more than 280% from age 65 to 80 after you retire? We have a better option! Family coverage is also available with higher coverage amounts for family members. Guaranteed Issue options available.
Disability Insurance
This plan can provide a tax-free monthly benefit should you be off work due to any covered illness or off the job accident. The coverage provides members a monthly check for both expected and unexpected losses of income. (Expected loss of income like a surgery (medically necessary), maternity (including
bed rest) or the unexpected like a car accident or serious illness.)
Dental Insurance
PPO and HMO Plans available
(Plans vary by region).
- Dental Plans as low as $8 bi-weekly
- Low Co-pays. $10 office visits
- No Waiting Periods! (Ortho Exception)
- No charge for oral exams, bitewing x-rays,
or preventative cleanings (DHMO)
- Multiple plan options
Vision Insurance
Vision plan options have you covered and make eye care affordable. You have access to one of the largest vision networks in the United States, with more than 35,000 participating optometrists, ophthalmologists, and national retail locations, including LensCrafters®, Pearle Vision®, Sears® Optical, Target® Optical, and JCPenney® Optical.
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