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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0000004977-22-000069
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	8-K
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		47
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20220427
ITEM INFORMATION:		Results of Operations and Financial Condition
ITEM INFORMATION:		Financial Statements and Exhibits
FILED AS OF DATE:		20220427
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20220427

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			AFLAC INC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000004977
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	ACCIDENT & HEALTH INSURANCE [6321]
		IRS NUMBER:				581167100
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			GA
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		8-K
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-07434
		FILM NUMBER:		22860865

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		1932 WYNNTON RD
		CITY:			COLUMBUS
		STATE:			GA
		ZIP:			31999
		BUSINESS PHONE:		7063233431

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		1932 WYNNTON ROAD
		CITY:			COLUMBUS
		STATE:			GA
		ZIP:			31999

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	AMERICAN FAMILY CORP
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19920306
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