Pets Best | Pet Insurance Review

4.9

out of 5

Number of reviews 15,566

Founded by veterinarian Dr. Jack Stephens, Pets Best insures cats and dogs in every state and has paid nearly $150 million in claims since 2005. is recommended by veterinarians across the U.S. Learn more about Pets Best plan options, read thousands of customer reviews and get a quote so you can make an informed choice about your pet insurance provider.
1

out of 5

POSTED: | BY: CustomerGotRippedOff

Absolute dishonest insurance company

Pets Best has made a clearly unfair decision to my claim. First, it took more than 6 weeks for Pets Best to make a decision. Second, Pets Best based on incomplete information, and partial evidence to decline exams with reason of "pre-existing conditions". "Pre-existing" seems to be a super token for them to decline customers' claims for anything they don't want to cover. It's a gray area, so be careful of what you said to your doctor and make sure your doctor got it right to the medical records. My dog has never been diagnosed with Urination Inconsistency prior my visit in November, 2022. It was only based on my own words mentioning that I noticed some urine dripping about a year ago, but it went away. There is no medical records to prove that my dog has urination incontinence prior my November visit. It's like if your dog had diarrhea a year ago, they would consider anything related to diarrhea is "pre-existing". Because of they determined my dog had "urination incontinence" as a pre-existing conditions, they don't even cover Urinalysis test. This is outrageous!! Urinalysis is a very common test to see if there's any infection and to seen any abnormal chemicals/ bacteria in the urine. Just based on my own words of "dripping urine", they rejected to pay for the urinalysis for rest of my dog's life!! If my words can be used as a diagnose result, I can be a doctor too. I am not a doctor, why they used my mentioning some symptoms I noticed a year ago as a medical condition. Plus, Pets Best is very dishonest on calculating the payment amount. According to the policy, after customer has fulfilled the deductible, co-pay should be calculated by multiplying anything after the deductible by the percentage of customer's responsibility based on the plan you buy. However, Pets Best used the whole amount (including the original deductible portion) to calculate the co-pay amount that I owe. I called the customer service, they just said they are complied the underwriting rules. I need to see the documentation, not anything Pets Best said is a rule. Be aware of this insurance company! Very dishonest and sneaky. They will find any loopholes of not paying.
5

out of 5

POSTED: | BY: Sylvia Trapuzzano

Everyone at Pets Best Pet Health…

Everyone at Pets Best Pet Health Insurance is so friendly and helpful. We are so happy we’re part of the family…. especially Leo! Thanks again for being here for us!
4

out of 5

POSTED: | BY: Shanna

Pets Best is very good

Pets Best is very good. My furbaby had a medical emergency while we were on vacation, then i remembered I had the insurance. Just wish they would provide pre-authorizations in instances such as emergencies so parents won't have to come out of pocket.
5

out of 5

POSTED: | BY: Margaret

They are there when you need it most with sick pets.

My experience with Pet's Best has been great. The turn around for the claims I've submitted has been very fast. When I've called everyone I've spoken to have been extremely helpful. I am so happy for this help as I have multiple pets that have had illnesses, and I couldn't afford to pay out of pocket for expensive vet bills.
2

out of 5

POSTED: | BY: Maggie Peterson

Errors led to delays in reimbursement

Insurance end date was input incorrectly by customer service, so my claims were denied after a month of processing time. After I called to have my end date corrected, it took another month to be reimbursed.

Monthly Cost

$6 and up, depending on your chosen plan.

Coverage

Accident and Illness plans with optional reimbursement levels of 70%, 80%, or 90% after the deductible. Flat Rate Accident coverage for $9/month for dogs and $6/month for cats. (Available in most states). Two optional Wellness plans to cover routine care. 24/7 Pet Helpline, powered by whiskerDocs is included on all policies. The pay-out amount is based on your actual vet bill. Reimbursements are sent directly to CareCredit credit card when chosen as your default reimbursement method. Choose to have your eligible claim payment reimbursed directly back to your CareCredit card.

Payout Limits

$5000 -Unlimited annual limit, depending on your chosen plan. Unlimited lifetime limits.

Deductible

$50 – $1,000 annually.

Age Limits

Pet must be at least 7 weeks old to enroll. Pets Best does not restrict coverage or availability for older pets.

Waiting Period

A waiting period refers to the amount of time after enrolling before your pet is eligible for coverage. Waiting periods vary by the type of coverage and start on the effective date of your policy. Once met, waiting periods are waived for continuous, uninterrupted policy renewals. Pets Best offers some of the shortest waiting periods in the industry following the policy effective date. Get a quote for specific information on waiting periods in your state.

Exclusions

Pre-existing conditions are not covered. Elective and preventive procedures are not covered.

Disclosures

Waiting periods, annual deductible, co-insurance, benefit limits, and exclusions may apply. For all terms visit www.petsbest.com/policy. Products, schedules, discounts, and rates may vary and are subject to change. Premiums are based on and may increase or decrease due to the age of your pet, the species or breed of your pet, and your home address.

Pet insurance coverage offered and administered by Pets Best Insurance Services, LLC is underwritten by American Pet Insurance Company (NAIC #12190), a New York insurance company headquartered at 6100 4th Ave. S. Suite 200 Seattle, WA 98108, or Independence American Insurance Company (NAIC #26581), a Delaware insurance company located at 11333 N. Scottsdale Rd. Ste. 160 Scottsdale, AZ 85254 or MS Transverse Insurance Company (NAIC #21075), located at 15 Independence Blvd. Suite 430, Warren, NJ 07059. Pets Best Insurance Services, LLC (NPN #8889658, CA agency #0F37530) is a licensed insurance agency located at 11333 N. Scottsdale Rd. #160 Scottsdale, AZ 85254. Each insurer has sole financial responsibility for its own products. Please refer to your declarations page to determine the underwriter for your policy. Terms and conditions apply. See your policy for details.

Pets Best was founded by veterinarian Dr. Jack Stephens, whose passion for saving pets led him on a mission to provide access to comprehensive, yet affordable, animal healthcare. Pets Best offers pet insurance for dogs and cats in every state and has paid nearly $150 million in claims since 2005. Pets Best is rated 9.6 out of 10 (TrustPilot) and is recommended by veterinarians across the U.S. Built upon a legacy of innovation, it focuses on putting customers first by offering unlimited accident and illness plans, wellness plans, a mobile app, a 24/7 Pet Helpline (powered by whiskerDocs), and more.

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