Aflac pays you cash to help with items not covered by your major medical insurance, as well as to help with daily living expenses. AFLAC IS DIFFERENT FROM HEALTH INSURANCE; IT'S INSURANCE FOR DAILY LIVING. Major medical pays for doctors, hospitals, and prescriptions. Aflac pays cash directly to you, unless otherwise assigned, to help with daily expenses due to an illness or accident. AFLAC IS AN EXTRA MEASURE OF FINANCIAL PROTECTION. When you're sick or hurt, Aflac pays cash benefits directly to you to help you and your family with unexpected expenses. The benefits are predetermined and paid regardless of any other insurance you have. AFLAC PAYS YOU CASH BENEFITS. You can use your Aflac benefits check to help pay for groceries, child care, or rent. It's totally up to you. AFLAC BENEFITS HELP WITH UNEXPECTED EXPENSES. Your Aflac benefits check helps you pay for the many out-of-pocket expenses you incur when you are sick or hurt