Healthy Paws | Pet Insurance Review

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Number of reviews 7,521

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Updated: June 02, 2024

Healthy Paws Pet Insurance offers one simple plan that covers accidents and illnesses and includes unlimited annual and lifetime payouts. They support hundreds of pet rescues and animal shelters through their Every Quote Gives Hope™ medical grant program. Learn more about Healthy Paws’ plan options, read thousands of customer reviews and get a quote so you can make an informed choice about your pet insurance provider.
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POSTED: | BY: Peter Davis

Buyer Beware!

We have been w/ Healthy Paws for 7 years, claim free. Monthly payment start at $33 per month. 7 years later $255. Same pet, same vet, same claim free history. As your pet ages, Healthy Paws will continue doubling your coverage, forcing you to drop coverage. Healthy Paws customer service says rates changed due to astronomical vet increases (our vet was 7%) and also blamed ourstates insurance regulators (we checked, they do not determine our increases), so it chalks up to a greedy insurance company and their profit margin. Buyer beware insuring older pets
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POSTED: | BY: The Healthy Paws Team

Thank you for being part of the Healthy Paws family since 2017. Premium increases are influenced by two primary factors, the increased age of your pet and the cost of veterinary care services reflected in claims paid in your specific state. Your premiums have gone up since total claim payments to pet parents, among other things, have increased faster than premiums paid by all pet parents in your state. As a result, the premiums for insurance for all pets in your state need to be increased so your insurer can continue to provide this type of insurance. Premiums are determined based on the rates and rating rules filed with, and approved by, each state’s insurance regulator, which reflect the cost of treatment advances in veterinary medicine, and characteristics of the individual pet, in addition to the overall claims experience for the program within the region where the pet resides. We include premium increase information within the "Frequently Asked Questions" page of our website.

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out of 5

POSTED: | BY: margitta Engel

Is good the Insurance but too Pricie

So, my dog ​​has been insured for almost 11 years now and at the beginning I paid $34, now I have to pay $216, it's terrible, I pay more for my dog ​​than for myself. I have the 80/20 plan.
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POSTED: | BY: The Healthy Paws Team

We appreciate your being a part of the Healthy Paws family and are glad we have been able to provide coverage for your claims for the past 11 years. We realize no one likes any form of premium increase. We understand your concern and would be happy to review your account and discuss your premium increase with you in greater detail. Please call us at (855) 898-8991 and we will gladly answer any questions you have regarding the factors that go into your premium increase.

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out of 5

POSTED: | BY: Brian Bierig

Excellent Product for a Pup with Chronic Illness

We signed our Goldendoodle, Emerson, up for Healthy Paws Insurance when we brought him home as a puppy four years ago, and we are beyond happy that we did. When he was about 2.5 years old, Emerson suffered severe acute gastrointestinal distress and was subsequently diagnosed with irritable bowel disease (IBD). This has resulted in multiple hospitalizations as well as expensive diagnostic procedures, which have collectively cost in excess of $20K. The Healthy Paws team has stood by Emerson the entire time, covering virtually all expenses (aside from our deductible). This has allowed us to give our boy the care and love he needs without any worry about the financial consequences of his illness. Moreover, all claims (including very large ones) have been processed in a matter of days. We're very grateful for the team at Healthy Paws and cannot recommend them enough!
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out of 5

VETERINARIAN: Animal Medical Center of Seattle

POSTED: | BY: Brian Bierig

Excellent Insurance for a Medically Complex Pup

We signed our Goldendoodle, Emerson, up for Healthy Paws Insurance when we brought him home as a puppy four years ago, and we are beyond happy that we did. When he was about 2.5 years old, Emerson suffered severe acute gastrointestinal distress and was subsequently diagnosed with irritable bowel disease (IBD). This has resulted in multiple hospitalizations as well as expensive diagnostic procedures, which have collectively cost in excess of $20K. The Healthy Paws team has stood by Emerson the entire time, covering virtually all expenses (aside from our deductible). This has allowed us to give our boy the care and love he needs without any worry about the financial consequences of his illness. Moreover, all claims (including very large ones) have been processed in a matter of days. We're very grateful for the team at Healthy Paws and cannot recommend them enough!
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out of 5

POSTED: | BY: Tom L

Very impressed with Healthy Paws

I was very skeptical of purchasing health insurance for our dogs because I thought the reimbursement process would be difficult, and I assumed many charges would not be covered. However, after my previous dog suffered a long and very serious illness which required very costly veterinary specialty care, I decided to enroll my current dog with Healthy Paws Pet Insurance as a precaution. We were lucky that we didn’t need to make any claims for several years but just recently had to make a claim when my dog tore her cruciate ligament and required surgery. After submitting my claim, I expected I would need to provide additional support documentation and the review cycle would be lengthy. I am thrilled to say that the review was completed in about a day! The next day, I was reimbursed the full amount covered by my policy – no questions asked!!! Not only is their claim process quick and easy, but I was even more impressed when I received an email a few days later asking how our Cassadi was feeling! I have been very pleased with Healthy Paws and would highly recommend their pet insurance.
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Monthly Cost

$15 – $90, depending on breed, zip code, age of pet and choice of deductible and co-pay.

Coverage

One plan covers accidents, illnesses, cancer, emergency care, genetic conditions, alternative care and more. You can choose a co-pay of 10%, 20%, 30% or 40%. The pay-out amount is based on your actual vet bill.

Payout Limits

No per incident, annual or lifetime pay-out limit.

Deductible

You can choose an annual deductible of $100, $250, $500 or $750* *Choice depends on age of the pet

Age Limits

Pets must be at least 8 weeks old and under 14 years old at time of enrollment. Once enrolled, pets can stay insured regardless of age.

Waiting Period

Coverage begins 15 days after your policy starts. There is a 12-month waiting period for hip dysplasia claims.

Exclusions

Pre-existing conditions are not covered. Hereditary and congenital conditions are covered, however hip dysplasia is only covered in pets who enroll before they are 6 years old.
Healthy Paws Pet Insurance detail
Healthy Paws Pet Insurance was rated the best pet insurance company by customers in 2015, 2016 and 2017 at petinsurancereview.com, Consumersadvocate.org, PetInsuranceQuotes.com and other leading review sites. Healthy Paws has one simple plan that covers accidents and illnesses with no per incident, annual or lifetime payout limits. Their goal is to offer the best coverage possible while still keeping plans affordable. With each pet insurance quote submitted, Healthy Paws makes a donation to one of hundreds of pet rescues and animal shelters through its Every Quote Gives Hope™ medical grant program.
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