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POLICY LIABILITIES - Schedule of Changes in Present Value of Expected Net Premiums and Expected Future Policy Benefits (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 9 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021
Present value of expected future policy benefits: |  |  |  |
Beginning balance |  | $ 141,463 |  |
Ending balance |  | 123,918 | $ 141,463 |
Net liability for future policy benefits |  | 78,448 | 88,241 |
Aflac Japan | Cancer |  |  |  |
Present value of expected premiums: |  |  |  |
Beginning balance |  | 19,298 | 25,893 |
Beginning balance at original discount rate |  | 18,221 | 22,470 |
Effect of changes in cash flow assumptions |  |  | (166) | $ (639)
Effect of actual variances from expected experience |  |  | (261) | (284)
Adjusted beginning of period balance |  |  | 17,794 | 21,547
Issuances |  | 770 | 947 |
Interest accrual |  | 312 | 459 |
Net premiums collected | [1] | (1,182) | (1,734) |
Foreign currency translation |  | (2,023) | (2,997) |
Other |  | (1) | (1) |
Ending balance at original discount rate |  | 15,670 | 18,221 | 22,470
Effect of changes in discount rate assumptions |  | 823 | 1,077 |
Ending balance |  | 16,493 | 19,298 | 25,893
Present value of expected future policy benefits: |  |  |  |
Beginning balance |  | 54,766 | 72,747 |
Beginning balance at original discount rate |  | 47,677 | 56,807 |
Effect of changes in cash flow assumptions |  |  | (148) | (721)
Effect of actual variances from expected experience |  |  | (314) | (333)
Adjusted beginning of period balance |  |  | 47,215 | 55,753
Issuances |  | 787 | 960 |
Interest accrual |  | 1,116 | 1,599 |
Benefit payments |  | (2,245) | (3,050) |
Foreign currency translation |  | (5,327) | (7,585) |
Other |  | 0 | 0 |
Ending balance at original discount rate |  | 41,546 | 47,677 | 56,807
Effect of changes in discount rate assumptions |  | 5,663 | 7,089 |
Ending balance |  | 47,209 | 54,766 | 72,747
Net liability for future policy benefits |  | 30,716 | 35,468 |
Less: reinsurance recoverable |  | 1,952 | 0 |
Net liability for future policy benefits after reinsurance recoverable |  | 28,764 | 35,468 |
Aflac Japan | Medical and other health |  |  |  |
Present value of expected premiums: |  |  |  |
Beginning balance |  | 16,714 | 21,174 |
Beginning balance at original discount rate |  | 16,195 | 18,681 |
Effect of changes in cash flow assumptions |  |  | (473) | 317
Effect of actual variances from expected experience |  |  | (90) | 61
Adjusted beginning of period balance |  |  | 15,632 | 19,059
Issuances |  | 285 | 639 |
Interest accrual |  | 255 | 364 |
Net premiums collected | [1] | (959) | (1,376) |
Foreign currency translation |  | (1,767) | (2,488) |
Other |  | (1) | (3) |
Ending balance at original discount rate |  | 13,445 | 16,195 | 18,681
Effect of changes in discount rate assumptions |  | 449 | 519 |
Ending balance |  | 13,894 | 16,714 | 21,174
Present value of expected future policy benefits: |  |  |  |
Beginning balance |  | 27,419 | 36,021 |
Beginning balance at original discount rate |  | 27,566 | 31,398 |
Effect of changes in cash flow assumptions |  |  | (510) | 352
Effect of actual variances from expected experience |  |  | (102) | 83
Adjusted beginning of period balance |  |  | 26,954 | 31,833
Issuances |  | 295 | 646 |
Interest accrual |  | 461 | 642 |
Benefit payments |  | (883) | (1,375) |
Foreign currency translation |  | (3,064) | (4,180) |
Other |  | 0 | 0 |
Ending balance at original discount rate |  | 23,763 | 27,566 | 31,398
Effect of changes in discount rate assumptions |  | (170) | (147) |
Ending balance |  | 23,593 | 27,419 | 36,021
Net liability for future policy benefits |  | 9,699 | 10,705 |
Less: reinsurance recoverable |  | 1,422 | 1,579 |
Net liability for future policy benefits after reinsurance recoverable |  | 8,277 | 9,126 |
Aflac Japan | Life insurance |  |  |  |
Present value of expected premiums: |  |  |  |
Beginning balance |  | 7,485 | 10,847 |
Beginning balance at original discount rate |  | 7,284 | 10,064 |
Effect of changes in cash flow assumptions |  |  | 44 | (494)
Effect of actual variances from expected experience |  |  | (34) | (81)
Adjusted beginning of period balance |  |  | 7,294 | 9,489
Issuances |  | 267 | 221 |
Interest accrual |  | 94 | 146 |
Net premiums collected | [1] | (778) | (1,229) |
Foreign currency translation |  | (798) | (1,343) |
Other |  | 0 | 0 |
Ending balance at original discount rate |  | 6,079 | 7,284 | 10,064
Effect of changes in discount rate assumptions |  | 171 | 201 |
Ending balance |  | 6,250 | 7,485 | 10,847
Present value of expected future policy benefits: |  |  |  |
Beginning balance |  | 31,954 | 42,720 |
Beginning balance at original discount rate |  | 32,800 | 39,002 |
Effect of changes in cash flow assumptions |  |  | 66 | (550)
Effect of actual variances from expected experience |  |  | (43) | (91)
Adjusted beginning of period balance |  |  | 32,823 | 38,361
Issuances |  | 272 | 222 |
Interest accrual |  | 472 | 670 |
Benefit payments |  | (1,090) | (1,248) |
Foreign currency translation |  | (3,681) | (5,205) |
Other |  | 0 | 0 |
Ending balance at original discount rate |  | 28,796 | 32,800 | 39,002
Effect of changes in discount rate assumptions |  | (868) | (846) |
Ending balance |  | 27,928 | 31,954 | 42,720
Net liability for future policy benefits |  | 21,678 | 24,469 |
Less: reinsurance recoverable |  | 0 | 0 |
Net liability for future policy benefits after reinsurance recoverable |  | 21,678 | 24,469 |
Aflac Japan | Other |  |  |  |
Present value of expected premiums: |  |  |  |
Beginning balance |  | 1,256 | 1,586 |
Beginning balance at original discount rate |  | 1,242 | 1,461 |
Effect of changes in cash flow assumptions |  |  | (12) | 25
Effect of actual variances from expected experience |  |  | (9) | (10)
Adjusted beginning of period balance |  |  | 1,221 | 1,476
Issuances |  | 19 | 62 |
Interest accrual |  | 15 | 22 |
Net premiums collected | [1] | (85) | (123) |
Foreign currency translation |  | (137) | (195) |
Other |  | 0 | 0 |
Ending balance at original discount rate |  | 1,033 | 1,242 | 1,461
Effect of changes in discount rate assumptions |  | 9 | 14 |
Ending balance |  | 1,042 | 1,256 | 1,586
Present value of expected future policy benefits: |  |  |  |
Beginning balance |  | 5,582 | 7,322 |
Beginning balance at original discount rate |  | 5,940 | 6,787 |
Effect of changes in cash flow assumptions |  |  | (27) | 96
Effect of actual variances from expected experience |  |  | (7) | (10)
Adjusted beginning of period balance |  |  | 5,906 | 6,873
Issuances |  | 24 | 68 |
Interest accrual |  | 76 | 106 |
Benefit payments |  | (154) | (202) |
Foreign currency translation |  | (664) | (905) |
Other |  | 0 | 0 |
Ending balance at original discount rate |  | 5,188 | 5,940 | 6,787
Effect of changes in discount rate assumptions |  | (332) | (358) |
Ending balance |  | 4,856 | 5,582 | 7,322
Net liability for future policy benefits |  | 3,814 | 4,326 |
Less: reinsurance recoverable |  | 0 | 0 |
Net liability for future policy benefits after reinsurance recoverable |  | 3,814 | 4,326 |
Aflac U.S. | Life insurance |  |  |  |
Present value of expected premiums: |  |  |  |
Beginning balance |  | 724 | 834 |
Beginning balance at original discount rate |  | 799 | 780 |
Effect of changes in cash flow assumptions |  |  | 61 | (1)
Effect of actual variances from expected experience |  |  | (9) | (16)
Adjusted beginning of period balance |  |  | 851 | 763
Issuances |  | 137 | 146 |
Interest accrual |  | 23 | 27 |
Net premiums collected | [1] | (101) | (131) |
Foreign currency translation |  | 0 | 0 |
Other |  | 1 | (6) |
Ending balance at original discount rate |  | 911 | 799 | 780
Effect of changes in discount rate assumptions |  | (105) | (75) |
Ending balance |  | 806 | 724 | 834
Present value of expected future policy benefits: |  |  |  |
Beginning balance |  | 1,526 | 1,843 |
Beginning balance at original discount rate |  | 1,778 | 1,694 |
Effect of changes in cash flow assumptions |  |  | 72 | (1)
Effect of actual variances from expected experience |  |  | (12) | (21)
Adjusted beginning of period balance |  |  | 1,838 | 1,672
Issuances |  | 140 | 149 |
Interest accrual |  | 50 | 62 |
Benefit payments |  | (81) | (103) |
Foreign currency translation |  | 0 | 0 |
Other |  | 5 | (2) |
Ending balance at original discount rate |  | 1,952 | 1,778 | 1,694
Effect of changes in discount rate assumptions |  | (344) | (252) |
Ending balance |  | 1,608 | 1,526 | 1,843
Net liability for future policy benefits |  | 802 | 802 |
Less: reinsurance recoverable |  | 11 | 9 |
Net liability for future policy benefits after reinsurance recoverable |  | 791 | 793 |
Aflac U.S. | Accident |  |  |  |
Present value of expected premiums: |  |  |  |
Beginning balance |  | 2,534 | 3,283 |
Beginning balance at original discount rate |  | 2,760 | 2,999 |
Effect of changes in cash flow assumptions |  |  | (16) | (52)
Effect of actual variances from expected experience |  |  | (44) | (152)
Adjusted beginning of period balance |  |  | 2,700 | 2,795
Issuances |  | 256 | 355 |
Interest accrual |  | 77 | 105 |
Net premiums collected | [1] | (356) | (496) |
Foreign currency translation |  | 0 | 0 |
Other |  | (5) | 1 |
Ending balance at original discount rate |  | 2,672 | 2,760 | 2,999
Effect of changes in discount rate assumptions |  | (283) | (226) |
Ending balance |  | 2,389 | 2,534 | 3,283
Present value of expected future policy benefits: |  |  |  |
Beginning balance |  | 3,098 | 3,949 |
Beginning balance at original discount rate |  | 3,391 | 3,594 |
Effect of changes in cash flow assumptions |  |  | (11) | (70)
Effect of actual variances from expected experience |  |  | (61) | (177)
Adjusted beginning of period balance |  |  | 3,319 | 3,347
Issuances |  | 265 | 364 |
Interest accrual |  | 95 | 128 |
Benefit payments |  | (340) | (456) |
Foreign currency translation |  | 0 | 0 |
Other |  | 0 | 8 |
Ending balance at original discount rate |  | 3,339 | 3,391 | 3,594
Effect of changes in discount rate assumptions |  | (375) | (293) |
Ending balance |  | 2,964 | 3,098 | 3,949
Net liability for future policy benefits |  | 575 | 564 |
Less: reinsurance recoverable |  | 0 | 0 |
Net liability for future policy benefits after reinsurance recoverable |  | 575 | 564 |
Aflac U.S. | Disability |  |  |  |
Present value of expected premiums: |  |  |  |
Beginning balance |  | 1,635 | 1,862 |
Beginning balance at original discount rate |  | 1,775 | 1,760 |
Effect of changes in cash flow assumptions |  |  | (51) | 5
Effect of actual variances from expected experience |  |  | (6) | (43)
Adjusted beginning of period balance |  |  | 1,718 | 1,722
Issuances |  | 293 | 384 |
Interest accrual |  | 46 | 57 |
Net premiums collected | [1] | (292) | (382) |
Foreign currency translation |  | 0 | 0 |
Other |  | (6) | (6) |
Ending balance at original discount rate |  | 1,759 | 1,775 | 1,760
Effect of changes in discount rate assumptions |  | (162) | (140) |
Ending balance |  | 1,597 | 1,635 | 1,862
Present value of expected future policy benefits: |  |  |  |
Beginning balance |  | 2,445 | 2,871 |
Beginning balance at original discount rate |  | 2,636 | 2,670 |
Effect of changes in cash flow assumptions |  |  | (59) | 5
Effect of actual variances from expected experience |  |  | (21) | (48)
Adjusted beginning of period balance |  |  | 2,556 | 2,627
Issuances |  | 305 | 397 |
Interest accrual |  | 72 | 94 |
Benefit payments |  | (349) | (483) |
Foreign currency translation |  | 0 | 0 |
Other |  | 0 | 1 |
Ending balance at original discount rate |  | 2,584 | 2,636 | 2,670
Effect of changes in discount rate assumptions |  | (233) | (191) |
Ending balance |  | 2,351 | 2,445 | 2,871
Net liability for future policy benefits |  | 754 | 810 |
Less: reinsurance recoverable |  | 0 | 0 |
Net liability for future policy benefits after reinsurance recoverable |  | 754 | 810 |
Aflac U.S. | Critical Care |  |  |  |
Present value of expected premiums: |  |  |  |
Beginning balance |  | 4,486 | 6,023 |
Beginning balance at original discount rate |  | 5,050 | 5,391 |
Effect of changes in cash flow assumptions |  |  | (494) | (38)
Effect of actual variances from expected experience |  |  | (154) | (421)
Adjusted beginning of period balance |  |  | 4,402 | 4,932
Issuances |  | 397 | 537 |
Interest accrual |  | 137 | 193 |
Net premiums collected | [1] | (440) | (612) |
Foreign currency translation |  | 0 | 0 |
Other |  | (5) | 0 |
Ending balance at original discount rate |  | 4,491 | 5,050 | 5,391
Effect of changes in discount rate assumptions |  | (630) | (564) |
Ending balance |  | 3,861 | 4,486 | 6,023
Present value of expected future policy benefits: |  |  |  |
Beginning balance |  | 11,489 | 15,388 |
Beginning balance at original discount rate |  | 12,846 | 13,079 |
Effect of changes in cash flow assumptions |  |  | (592) | (43)
Effect of actual variances from expected experience |  |  | (188) | (465)
Adjusted beginning of period balance |  |  | 12,066 | 12,571
Issuances |  | 408 | 550 |
Interest accrual |  | 396 | 539 |
Benefit payments |  | (668) | (823) |
Foreign currency translation |  | 0 | 0 |
Other |  | 1 | 9 |
Ending balance at original discount rate |  | 12,203 | 12,846 | 13,079
Effect of changes in discount rate assumptions |  | (1,743) | (1,357) |
Ending balance |  | 10,460 | 11,489 | 15,388
Net liability for future policy benefits |  | 6,599 | 7,003 |
Less: reinsurance recoverable |  | 0 | 0 |
Net liability for future policy benefits after reinsurance recoverable |  | 6,599 | 7,003 |
Aflac U.S. | Hospital Indemnity |  |  |  |
Present value of expected premiums: |  |  |  |
Beginning balance |  | 1,220 | 1,467 |
Beginning balance at original discount rate |  | 1,365 | 1,380 |
Effect of changes in cash flow assumptions |  |  | (142) | 42
Effect of actual variances from expected experience |  |  | (48) | (111)
Adjusted beginning of period balance |  |  | 1,175 | 1,311
Issuances |  | 203 | 273 |
Interest accrual |  | 34 | 45 |
Net premiums collected | [1] | (187) | (261) |
Foreign currency translation |  | 0 | 0 |
Other |  | (3) | (3) |
Ending balance at original discount rate |  | 1,222 | 1,365 | 1,380
Effect of changes in discount rate assumptions |  | (150) | (145) |
Ending balance |  | 1,072 | 1,220 | 1,467
Present value of expected future policy benefits: |  |  |  |
Beginning balance |  | 2,074 | 2,552 |
Beginning balance at original discount rate |  | 2,300 | 2,300 |
Effect of changes in cash flow assumptions |  |  | (194) | 40
Effect of actual variances from expected experience |  |  | (68) | (130)
Adjusted beginning of period balance |  |  | 2,038 | 2,210
Issuances |  | 211 | 282 |
Interest accrual |  | 64 | 85 |
Benefit payments |  | (207) | (277) |
Foreign currency translation |  | 0 | 0 |
Other |  | 0 | 0 |
Ending balance at original discount rate |  | 2,106 | 2,300 | 2,300
Effect of changes in discount rate assumptions |  | (259) | (226) |
Ending balance |  | 1,847 | 2,074 | 2,552
Net liability for future policy benefits |  | 775 | 854 |
Less: reinsurance recoverable |  | 0 | 0 |
Net liability for future policy benefits after reinsurance recoverable |  | 775 | 854 |
Aflac U.S. | Dental/Vision |  |  |  |
Present value of expected premiums: |  |  |  |
Beginning balance |  | 211 | 264 |
Beginning balance at original discount rate |  | 231 | 241 |
Effect of changes in cash flow assumptions |  |  | (9) | 10
Effect of actual variances from expected experience |  |  | (13) | (20)
Adjusted beginning of period balance |  |  | 209 | 231
Issuances |  | 31 | 33 |
Interest accrual |  | 6 | 9 |
Net premiums collected | [1] | (30) | (42) |
Foreign currency translation |  | 0 | 0 |
Other |  | 1 | 0 |
Ending balance at original discount rate |  | 217 | 231 | 241
Effect of changes in discount rate assumptions |  | (23) | (20) |
Ending balance |  | 194 | 211 | 264
Present value of expected future policy benefits: |  |  |  |
Beginning balance |  | 488 | 616 |
Beginning balance at original discount rate |  | 532 | 549 |
Effect of changes in cash flow assumptions |  |  | (14) | 13
Effect of actual variances from expected experience |  |  | (17) | (23)
Adjusted beginning of period balance |  |  | 501 | 539
Issuances |  | 33 | 34 |
Interest accrual |  | 15 | 21 |
Benefit payments |  | (44) | (62) |
Foreign currency translation |  | 0 | 0 |
Other |  | 3 | 0 |
Ending balance at original discount rate |  | 508 | 532 | 549
Effect of changes in discount rate assumptions |  | (58) | (44) |
Ending balance |  | 450 | 488 | 616
Net liability for future policy benefits |  | 256 | 277 |
Less: reinsurance recoverable |  | 0 | 0 |
Net liability for future policy benefits after reinsurance recoverable |  | 256 | 277 |
Aflac U.S. | Other |  |  |  |
Present value of expected premiums: |  |  |  |
Beginning balance |  | 110 | 153 |
Beginning balance at original discount rate |  | 118 | 135 |
Effect of changes in cash flow assumptions |  |  | (9) | (12)
Effect of actual variances from expected experience |  |  | 2 | 6
Adjusted beginning of period balance |  |  | 111 | 129
Issuances |  | 76 | 0 |
Interest accrual |  | 4 | 5 |
Net premiums collected | [1] | (12) | (17) |
Foreign currency translation |  | 0 | 0 |
Other |  | 8 | 1 |
Ending balance at original discount rate |  | 187 | 118 | 135
Effect of changes in discount rate assumptions |  | (15) | (8) |
Ending balance |  | 172 | 110 | 153
Present value of expected future policy benefits: |  |  |  |
Beginning balance |  | 622 | 837 |
Beginning balance at original discount rate |  | 624 | 645 |
Effect of changes in cash flow assumptions |  |  | (13) | (15)
Effect of actual variances from expected experience |  |  | 2 | 7
Adjusted beginning of period balance |  |  | 613 | 637
Issuances |  | 76 | 0 |
Interest accrual |  | 24 | 32 |
Benefit payments |  | (35) | (45) |
Foreign currency translation |  | 0 | 0 |
Other |  | 9 | 0 |
Ending balance at original discount rate |  | 687 | 624 | 645
Effect of changes in discount rate assumptions |  | (35) | (2) |
Ending balance |  | 652 | 622 | $ 837
Net liability for future policy benefits |  | 480 | 512 |
Less: reinsurance recoverable |  | 0 | 0 |
Net liability for future policy benefits after reinsurance recoverable |  | $ 480 | $ 512 |
[1] | Net premiums collected represent the portion of gross premiums collected from policyholders that is used to fund expected future benefit payments.

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