Aflac offers premium grace period for some federal government employees

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Aflac (NYSE: AFL) announced a temporary premium grace period for federal government employees affected by the government shutdown. The grace period allows eligible policyholders who are not receiving pay to delay premium payments until payroll resumes. Eligible customers can request the accommodation by calling (888) 515-1941. The measure is presented as short-term payment relief tied to resumed federal payroll.

COLUMBUS, Ga., Oct. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Aflac Incorporated (NYSE: AFL) announced today that it is offering a grace period for premium payments from policyholders employed by the Federal government who are not receiving pay during the government shutdown. This grace period will extend until payroll resumes for these government employees. Eligible policyholders may inquire about the grace period by calling (888) 515-1941.

ABOUT AFLAC INCORPORATED
Aflac Incorporated (NYSE: AFL), a Fortune 500 company, has helped provide financial protection and peace of mind for nearly seven decades to millions of policyholders and customers through its subsidiaries in the U.S. and Japan. In the U.S., Aflac is the No. 1 provider of supplemental health insurance products.¹ In Japan, Aflac Life Insurance Japan is the leading provider of cancer and medical insurance in terms of policies in force. The company takes pride in being there for its policyholders when they need us most, as well as being included in the World's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere for 19 consecutive years (2025) and Fortune's World's Most Admired Companies for 24 years (2025). In addition, the company became a signatory of the Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) in 2021 and has been included in the Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index (2024) for 11 years. To find out how to get help with expenses health insurance doesn't cover, get to know us at aflac.com or aflac.com/español. Investors may learn more about Aflac Incorporated and its commitment to corporate social responsibility and sustainability at investors.aflac.com under "Sustainability." 

¹LIMRA 2023 U.S. Supplemental Health Insurance Total Market Report 

Media contact: Jon Sullivan, 706-763-4813 or jsullivan@aflac.com

Analyst and investor contact: David A. Young, 706-596-3264, 800-235-2667 or dyoung@aflac.com

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FAQ

Who is eligible for Aflac's premium grace period during the October 2025 government shutdown (AFL)?

Policyholders employed by the federal government who are not receiving pay during the shutdown are eligible.

How long will Aflac's premium grace period for federal employees last (AFL)?

The grace period extends until federal payroll resumes; no fixed end date was specified.

How can an eligible Aflac policyholder (AFL) request the premium grace period?

Eligible policyholders may inquire or request the grace period by calling (888) 515-1941.

Does Aflac (AFL) say the grace period will change policy coverage or benefits?

The announcement states the grace period is for premium payments only and ties relief to payroll resumption; it does not describe changes to coverage.

Will Aflac's (AFL) premium grace period for federal workers affect billing or policy lapses?

The company said eligible federal employees can delay premium payments until payroll resumes, implying temporary avoidance of lapse due to nonpayment during the shutdown.