Pets Plus Us | Pet Insurance Review

4.0

out of 5

Number of reviews 878

Pets Plus Us is a leading Canadian pet insurance provider whose goal is to help pet parents deal with all the joys and challenges of pet ownership. As well as making vet bills more manageable, Pets Plus Us provides their Blue Ribbon Benefits free with any coverage plan*. Receive access to PetHelpFone™, Pet Poison Helpline®, and more! Learn more about Pets Plus Us plan options, read customer reviews, and get a quote so you can make an informed choice about your pet insurance provider. *Blue Ribbon Benefits not available in Quebec.
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POSTED: | BY: Brad

Still paying monthly for a dead cat after cancellation

I cancelled my policy when the cat passed away. I received an email of cancellation and a sum of money from the policy coverage for euthanasia. That was seven months ago. I just received an email for auto renewal of the policy. It looks like they had continued to pull money from my account for that policy for a dead cat. When I called support it was "Oops we had changed systems". Totally unacceptable. My lesson learning is check all of your banking monthly transactions and make no assumptions that Pets Plus Us has properly cancelled your policy.
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out of 5

POSTED: | BY: Kevin

Quick to deny every claim

I went with Trupanion for many years and opted for Pets Plus because it was cheaper. You get what you pay for. Trupanion were a dream to deal with compared to this company.
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out of 5

POSTED: | BY: Susan

Extremely disappointing claims experience with Pets Plus Us / Northbridge.

Over the course of several months I dealt with: * duplicate deductible application within the same policy year * conflicting reimbursement decisions * reversed reimbursements * missing claim documents and Explanation of Benefits files in Pet Cloud * claim pages showing little to no information * and repeated inability to reach management despite numerous phone calls and escalation requests I have now sent multiple escalation emails, filed external complaints, and still have not received a substantive resolution or direct management contact. At this stage, I want someone to act now and properly address these issues instead of continuing to send generic responses and delay the matter further. I am still hopeful that this can be resolved quickly and professionally. The most frustrating part is that the entire purpose of pet insurance is to help avoid financial strain during difficult medical situations. Instead, I was left carrying large balances on my credit card while waiting through repeated delays and inconsistent claim handling. I would strongly encourage policyholders to carefully review all reimbursements, deductible calculations, and claim records.
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out of 5

POSTED: | BY: Nadia

Do not buy pet insurance here

We have had a pet insurance policy with them for our cat for the past 16 years. We have never had a issue and our monthly payments have been reasonable increased over the years but they just went from $106 per month to $245 which is close to a 150% increase. We have paid this company over $20,000 over 16 years and now our rate is unaffordable to us just as our cat is likely going to need insurance the most. We haven't made many claims and when I asked about the increase I was told it is determined by breed, vet costs in our area and inflation. The 150% increase seems like a stretch and it feels like this company is trying to rip me off and they are acting in a gross, unethical way. How is it in any way, shape or form okay for companies to have a consistent premium for 16 years and then just increase it so exponentially that people who have paid into it for years can no longer afford it.
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POSTED: | BY: Summer

WORST PET INSURANCE COMPANY EVER - NEVER EVER GET IN THEIR TRAP

I’m forced to give 1 star to write this, but make no mistake: Pets Plus Us deserves a ZERO. I have been waiting since January 30th for a claim to be processed. It is now mid-April. In that time, they have happily taken my premium payments without delay, yet they refuse to pay out what is owed. I have chased them via phone and email for months, and all I get is a "we're working on it" email 75 days later. This is predatory. They bank on you giving up or forgetting about the money. Do not let the "cute" branding fool you—they are unprofessional, unresponsive, and effectively holding my reimbursement hostage. NEVER EVER GET TRAPPED BY THIS COMPANY.

Monthly Cost

Monthly costs vary based on your pet’s species, age, and location, as well as your chosen plan. Customize coverage to suit your pet’s needs and your budget.

Coverage

Coverage can include reimbursement for eligible: illnesses, injuries and accidents, hospitalization, surgery, hereditary conditions, diagnostics, prescription medications, alternative therapies, and behavioural therapies. Plus Additional Benefits such as, boarding for your pet if you’re hospitalized, holiday trip cancellation fees, lost pet advertising and reward, euthanasia, cremation, or burial.

You choose a reimbursement level of 70%, 80%, or 90%.

The pay-out amount is based on your actual vet bill and includes coverage of eligible exam fees and taxes.

An optional wellness coverage add-on is also offered for an additional monthly cost.

Payout Limits

Annual limit of $5,000 in Accident Only coverage, or $7,500 or $15,000 in Accident & Illness coverage annually, depending on your chosen plan.

Deductible

$100 – $700 age-based annual deductible.

Age Limits

Pet must be at least 7 weeks old to enroll.

There is no upper age limit.

Waiting Period

Coverage begins after 48 hours for accidents. A policy waiting period of 14 days applies for illnesses.

Exclusions

All pet insurance plans have limitations and exclusions. Medical Conditions that are noted, symptomatic or diagnosed prior to enrollment, or during a waiting period are pre-existing to Coverage and not eligible for reimbursement.

All Accident & Illness policies are underwritten upfront so pet owners are aware of any pre-existing conditions that will not be covered prior to making a claim.

What’s not covered:

  • Dental care
  • Reproductive health
  • Experimental treatments
  • Wellness or preventative care, unless a Flex Care plan is added

For all terms and conditions visit: https://www.petsplusus.com/service-claims/brochures-guides

Pets Plus Us is a leading Canadian pet insurance provider whose goal is to help pet parents deal with all the joys and challenges of pet ownership.

As well as making vet bills more manageable, Pets Plus Us provides their Blue Ribbon Benefits free with any coverage plan*. Receive access to PetHelpFone™, Pet Poison Helpline®, and more!

*Blue Ribbon Benefits not available in Quebec.

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Pets Plus Us Pet Insurance policies are underwritten by Northbridge Insurance and distributed by PTZ Insurance Services Ltd. & Société d’Assurances Collectives (Sodaco) Inc. in Quebec.

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