Sun Life U.S. and DentaQuest Health Access Hero Awards now accepting applications and nominations

Rhea-AI Summary

Sun Life U.S. (NYSE:SLF) and DentaQuest opened applications and nominations for the 2026 Health Access Hero Awards on Feb. 5, 2026. The program funds community health work focused on oral health and diabetes, offering grants and individual recognitions.

Individual honorees receive a $10,000 donation to a charity of their choice; awards have provided $3.5 million in grants and recognized more than 130 individuals to date. The application and nomination deadline is March 31, 2026. More information and submission details are available at the program website.

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• Awards have provided >$3.5M in grants to date
• Individual honorees receive a $10,000 donation to charity
• Program funds address oral health and diabetes at community level

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• None.

News Market Reaction

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-0.70% News Effect

On the day this news was published, SLF declined 0.70%, reflecting a mild negative market reaction.

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Key Figures

Individual Hero donation: $10,000 Total grants awarded: more than $3.5 million Individuals recognized: more than 130 +5 more

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Individual Hero donation $10,000 Donation to charity of choice for each Individual Hero

Total grants awarded more than $3.5 million Cumulative Health Access Hero Awards grants to date

Individuals recognized more than 130 Total individuals honored by Health Access Hero Awards

Application deadline March 31 Deadline for 2026 Health Access Hero Awards applications and nominations

Current price $65.31 Price prior to this news

52-week high $66.81 Upper end of SLF’s 52-week trading range

52-week low $52.44 Lower end of SLF’s 52-week trading range

Market cap $35,642,541,934 Equity value prior to this announcement

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$65.21 Last Close

Volume Volume 1,036,653 is about 2.01x the 20-day average of 516,665, indicating elevated trading activity ahead of this announcement. high

Technical Price at $65.31 is trading above the 200-day MA of $61.20 and within 2.25% of the 52-week high at $66.81.

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SLF was up 1.48% with elevated volume, while key peers showed mixed moves: ACGL +2.91%, AIG +2.17%, BNT +2.21%, WTW +0.59%, and AEG at -1.14%. Only one momentum peer (MET, +4.03%) appeared in scanners, suggesting this CSR-focused headline is more company-specific than part of a broad, synchronized sector rotation.

Historical Context

4 past events · Latest: Jan 29 (Positive)

Pattern 4 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	Move	Catalyst
Jan 29	Leadership appointment	Positive	+1.2%	DentaQuest appoints Dental Director to support 1.4M-member Texas network.
Jan 29	Earnings call notice	Neutral	+1.2%	Sun Life schedules Q4 and full-year 2025 results release and call.
Jan 21	Community donation	Positive	+0.0%	DentaQuest contributes $25,000 to support dental education and outreach.
Dec 17	Grant award	Positive	+0.2%	Karis Community Health receives $100,000 Health Access Hero Award grant.

Pattern Detected

Recent corporate/CSR and operational updates have generally seen flat to modestly positive price reactions, with only one small negative move.

Recent Company History

Over the last few months, SLF-related news has centered on U.S. operations and community impact. On Jan 29, 2026, DentaQuest named a new Dental Director for Texas, tied to a network serving over 1.4 million Medicaid and CHIP members. The same day, Sun Life scheduled its Q4 and full-year 2025 earnings call. Earlier, DentaQuest made a $25,000 academic contribution, and Karis Community Health received a $100,000 Health Access Hero Award grant. Today’s Health Access Hero Awards update continues this community- and access-to-care narrative.

Market Pulse Summary

This announcement highlights the continued emphasis by Sun Life U.S. and DentaQuest on expanding acc...

Analysis

This announcement highlights the continued emphasis by Sun Life U.S. and DentaQuest on expanding access to oral health and diabetes care through Health Access Hero Awards. The program has delivered more than $3.5 million in grants and recognized over 130 individuals, echoing earlier community-focused initiatives in SLF’s recent news flow. Investors monitoring the name may watch how such CSR efforts complement upcoming catalysts like scheduled earnings and broader operational updates.

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WELLESLEY, Mass., Feb. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Health Access Hero Awards application and nomination process is now open for 2026 grants and individual recognitions. Each year, Sun Life U.S. and DentaQuest, part of Sun Life's dental business, recognize organizations and change-makers strengthening their communities with programs that increase access to care and improve health outcomes. The Health Access Hero Awards focus on education, awareness, treatment and support services for oral health and diabetes. Grant recipients range from hospitals and health clinics to grassroots community organizations; individual honorees can be anyone from health providers to nonprofit directors, academic faculty or community organizers.

"The Health Access Hero Awards are designed to support initiatives that are making an impact at the community level, addressing challenges people experience when it comes to access to care," said David Healy, president, Sun Life U.S. "We are proud to recognize and support the people and groups across the country bringing health services to people that need it most."

There are two tracks to the Health Access Hero Awards: grants to fund innovative health and wellness programs at community organizations, and recognition of individuals who have made a significant impact in their communities. Individual Heroes also receive a $10,000 donation to the charity of their choice. To date, the Health Access Hero Awards have provided more than $3.5 million in grants and recognized more than 130 individuals across the country.

More information about the Health Access Hero Awards, including how to apply for grants and nominate individuals, can be found at www.sunlife.com/healthaccessheroes. The application and nomination deadline is March 31.

About Sun Life
Sun Life is a leading international financial services organization providing asset management, wealth, insurance and health solutions to individual and institutional Clients. Sun Life has operations in a number of markets worldwide, including Canada, the U.S., the United Kingdom, Ireland, Hong Kong, the Philippines, Japan, Indonesia, India, China, Australia, Singapore, Vietnam, Malaysia and Bermuda. As of September 30, 2025, Sun Life had total assets under management of C$1.62 trillion. For more information, please visit www.sunlife.com.

Sun Life Financial Inc. trades on the Toronto (TSX), New York (NYSE) and Philippine (PSE) stock exchanges under the ticker symbol SLF.

Sun Life U.S. is one of the largest providers of employee and government benefits, helping approximately 50 million Americans access the care and coverage they need. Through employers, industry partners and government programs, Sun Life U.S. offers a portfolio of benefits and services, including dental, vision, disability, absence management, life, supplemental health, medical stop-loss insurance, and healthcare navigation. Sun Life employs more than 8,300 people in the U.S., including associates in our partner dental practices and affiliated companies in asset management. Group insurance policies are issued by Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada (Wellesley Hills, Mass.), except in New York, where policies are issued by Sun Life and Health Insurance Company (U.S.) (Lansing, Mich.). For more information visit our website and newsroom.

About DentaQuest
Sun Life U.S. Dental, which includes DentaQuest, is dedicated to improving the oral health of all through purpose-driven, outcomes-based solutions. We make dental benefits better for everyone through Preventistry^® – an inclusive approach centered on preventive, quality care, expanded access and solutions built on valued relationships across the health care ecosystem. We manage dental and vision benefits for approximately 35 million Americans. For 30 years, we have delivered cost-effective benefit plans and services for employer groups, individuals, health plans, and government-sponsored dental programs. We are the largest Medicaid and CHIP dental benefits administrator in the U.S., by membership. We also support direct patient care through an expanding network of approximately 75 dental practices in underserved communities across the United States. Learn more about Sun Life U.S. Dental at sunlife.com/dental and dentaquest.com.

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Sun Life U.S.
Devon.Portney.Fernald@sunlife.com
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FAQ

What is the deadline to apply for the Sun Life (SLF) Health Access Hero Awards 2026?

The deadline is March 31, 2026. According to the company, applications and nominations must be submitted by that date via the program website to be considered for 2026 grants and recognitions.

How much money do individual honorees receive from Sun Life (SLF) Health Access Hero Awards?

Individual honorees receive a $10,000 donation to a charity of their choice. According to the company, this is part of the awards’ recognition track supporting community change-makers.

How much funding has Sun Life (SLF) provided through the Health Access Hero Awards so far?

The program has provided more than $3.5 million in grants to date. According to the company, funds have supported hospitals, clinics, and grassroots organizations nationwide.

Who is eligible to apply or be nominated for the Health Access Hero Awards (SLF)?

Organizations and individuals working to improve oral health and diabetes access are eligible. According to the company, grants go to community organizations and individuals include providers, nonprofit leaders, and community organizers.

Where can investors or applicants find details for Sun Life (SLF) Health Access Hero Awards submissions?

Details and application forms are available at the program website. According to the company, the site includes eligibility criteria, submission instructions, and the March 31, 2026 deadline.