Aflac disability insurance review 2023

Built-in benefits and policy riders available

Aflac offers a handful of benefits and riders available on select policies and in certain states, though there are some limitations and exclusions to watch out for. Unfortunately, you’ll have to contact Aflac to find out which ones you could qualify for, since the company isn’t forthcoming with this info. You may find some or all of these options on your policy:

Aflac disability insurance reviews and complaints

Aflac is accredited with the Better Business Bureau (BBB), and boasts an A+ rating for its customer interaction, as of October 2020. The BBB has recorded 355 complaints in the past three years, though most of them focused on Aflac’s other product lines.

Customers gave the company 1.12 out of 5 stars, but again, their reviews reflected Aflac as a whole.

Financial strength

When you’re comparing insurers, look at their financial strength to make sure they can afford to pay out potential claims. These ratings are important because you might not file a disability claim for many years. Aflac has strong financial ratings across the board, which means it has the cash reserves to pay out claims.

How do I apply for Aflac’s disability insurance?

Since Aflac’s short-term disability policies are only available via the workplace, ask your employer to talk you through your options.

If you want more information in the meantime, you can call 855-782-5850, or fill out the form on the Contact Us page with your name, phone number, email, ZIP code, and the best time to contact you. An Aflac agent will then get in touch.

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How do I file a claim?

When filing a claim, you have three different routes of action:

Aflac SmartClaim

This is the fastest way to get your money, and guarantees payment within 24 hours if you file by 3 p.m. ET on weekdays. Access this online or through the Aflac SmartClaim app and make sure you’re enrolled in direct deposit, otherwise they’ll mail you a check.

Aflac’s One Day Pay program sends you money within — you guessed it — a day, but it’s only accessible through filing a SmartClaim electronically. Steps to completion include:

1. Log into my Aflac.com or download the Aflac SmartClaim app.
2. Choose Start a Smart Claim online or File a Claim on the app.
3. Gather and submit your documentation. Upload any necessary claims documents digitally —either scan or take pictures of your files with a smartphone.
4. Verify your information and hit SUBMIT DOCUMENT(S)

Fax

1. Locate Aflac’s claim forms from it’s File a claim homepage
2. Select your state, then download Aflac’s online forms
3. Fill them out and fax them over.

Mail

Submit a claim via snail mail by printing out the applicable forms and mailing them to:
Aflac
1932 Wynnton Road
Columbus, GA 31999

Required documentation when filing a claim

In most cases, Aflac will need additional information to pay out your claim, including:

• Receipts
• Medical records
• Healthcare provider information

If you’re missing the necessary docs when you start the claim, you can add them later by selecting My Claims after logging in.

More about Aflac

Founded in 1955, Aflac leads the voluntary insurance market in the US. Along with disability policies, it sells life, accident, cancer, critical illness, hospital, dental and vision insurance.

The Fortune 500 company is also committed to the childhood cancer cause. It opened the Aflac Cancer Center in the 90s, and has since raised more than $130 million to support children with cancer and invest in research and treatment.

Frequently asked questions

• How does Aflac’s short-term disability policy cover pregnancy?
  Aflac covers women for natural childbirths for six weeks, and caesareans for eight weeks. But in some states, it won’t pay benefits for pregnancy or childbirth within the first 10 months of taking out the policy.
• What other policies does Aflac offer?
  Aflac also offers life insurance plus accident, dental, vision, cancer, critical illness and hospital coverage.
• How does Aflac handle pre-existing conditions?
  If you have a pre-existing condition that contributed to your disability or reinjury, it won’t be covered unless it occurs at least 12 months after your policy’s start date.

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