Bankers life logo search site BLOG FAQ ABOUT US UPDATE LOCATION News Send us a message Give us a call Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: Protecting Your Health and Well-being Tuesday, March 17, 2020 At Bankers Life, the health and safety of our associates, agents, customers and partners is our priority, while continuing to provide reliable service and support to our policyholders. In response to the worldwide coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, we are following the recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) and local departments of public health. We're here to help. We realize this is a difficult and uncertain time, and we are committed to getting through this together. We continue to maintain normal business operations. However, as we transition our associates to work remotely, you may experience some longer than normal wait times. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to ensure uninterrupted service to help answer any questions you may have about your policies, accounts and coverage that are critical during this unprecedented time. Remember that most questions can be answered on our websites and we encourage you to register with your account information for the fastest possible source of information at my.bankerslife.com. Here are some ways you can get help from us: Contact your agent with questions or for assistance with your policy. Speak with your registered investment representative with questions regarding recent market volatility and what it means for you. Register and review your account online at my.bankerslife.com. File a claim, using this information from our website. Contact our customer care representatives, Monday through Friday at (800) 621-3724 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET. For customers with Medicare Supplement and Medicare Advantage policies: Medicare Part B (medical insurance) covers a test to see if you have coronavirus (COVID-19) when your doctor or other health care provider orders it, or if you got the test on or after February 4, 2020. Learn more at Medicare.gov. Medicare Part B covers virtual check-ins with doctors. At this time, there is no vaccine for COVID-19. However, if one becomes available, it will be covered by all Medicare Prescription Drug Plans (Part D). We realize customers may be experiencing difficulty in making premium payments. Recognizing this is an unprecedented circumstance that requires extra care and attention, we will provide an extended period of time to pay without the risk of losing your benefits during these difficult times. What you should know: If you can continue making your premium payments, you should do so. If you need help with your premium payment as result of COVID-19 difficulties, you can call us at (800) 621-3724 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET with questions regarding your policy status. Supporting our customers and communities. While we continue to closely monitor the situation, we have taken several steps to support our associates' health to enable us to continue to serve our customers. Activated business continuity plans to support the health of associates, while ensuring our business continues to reliably deliver services to our policyholders, agents and partners. Encouraged all corporate office associates that can work from home to do so starting March 13. Supported our customer care and claims teams with additional tools and technology. Provided agents and registered investment representatives with CDC health and safety recommendations. Added enhanced cleaning services to our offices. Suspended all non-essential business travel Restricting visitors to our offices. We will continue to evaluate additional measures to support our customers and associates as needs arise. As we make changes and updates, we will revise this page with the most current information. Helpful Resources Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) CDC Recommendations for Older Adults Medicare and Coronavirus National Foundation for Infectious Disease Recommendations for Older Adults News CNO media relations President's message Meet our agents Meet our customers Bankers Life history Community partnerships Forget Me Not Days Bankers Life Facebook page Bankers Life YouTube page Bankers Life LinkedIn page Site Map Terms & Conditions Privacy Center CNOInc.com © Copyright 2021 Bankers Life †Or insurance producer. 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