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POSTED: | BY: Bob M
Claim Processing Challenges and Extraordinary Annual Premium Increases
I have had Healthy Paws pet insurance for my two dogs since they were 12 weeks old. They are now 11 1/2 and 9 1/2 years old. They're very healthy dogs and have had virtually no claims their entire lives. Two months ago, my 11 year old had a wellness exam and his bloodwork had anomalies. The vet recommended x-rays followed by a visit to a surgeon, an ultrasound and a biopsy. Healthy Paws paid the initial claims related to these procedures, up to the $1,000 deductible I have, but now all of a sudden have demanded my dog's vet records since he joined my family 11 years ago! This is to cover the cost of the latest ultrasound and biopsy. When I questioned how this makes sense given the company has already approved claims for this same issue and already have the records documenting when the issue was first detected, I get a response that doesn't address my points and merely reiterating the demand for all records. I find this particularly outrageous, especially given the astronomical premium increases the company regularly imposes. I have literally spent thousands of dollars on premiums with Healthy Paws and am now stuck with the company, sadly. And now the company is slow-walking and imposing obstacles seemingly trying to deny the latest claim (which is roughly $550, though it's already approved claims totaling $1000 (conveniently my deductible) for the same issue. It appears now that I've met the deductible and it's time to start paying 70% of my claims, the company is resisting approving additional claims. When I adopt another dog, I will definitely be shopping for a different pet insurer. I do not recommend Healthy Paws for anyone shopping for pet insurance.
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