Healthy Paws | Pet Insurance Review

4.9

out of 5

Number of reviews 11,174

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. Top-Rated Pet Insurance Plan Official Pet Insurance of PetSmart 24/7 virtual vet care: Through Airvet — the nation’s leading veterinary telehealth app Fast claims: Most claims are processed within 2 days Coverage options with no payout limits & 90% reimbursement
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out of 5

POSTED: | BY: HK

Healthy Paws was one of the best, now its cost prohibitive.

Healthy Paws was one of the best! Good coverage and claims response. Cost increases were acceptable, at about 10% per year. Then, suddenly, the rates have more than doubled. My daughter who also has her dog insured with HP, reported the same doubling of her rates. What gives?
1

out of 5

POSTED: | BY: Proper Tragic

Quiet Price Increase

My policy has increased 40%. I noticed on my card statement and was shocked because I never received an email. It was not until I checked my healthy paws account that I noticed the notification. I do not recommend this company. I thought my 40% increase was bad, I’m seeing others who have had an increase upwards of 100%. Also, some of the most recent positive reviews seem off….
5

out of 5

POSTED: | BY: Linda

Healthy Paws claims processing

Healthy Paws processes claims very quickly I’m very happy with them
5

out of 5

POSTED: | BY: Cyndi M.

Our recent trip to the emergency vet…

Our recent trip to the emergency vet was scary, stressful, and expensive. Thankfully, our 11-year old Bichon was given the excellent care that she required and knowing that we had Healthy Paws insurance for her gave us the reassurance to go ahead with the treatment needed to bring her home. Submitting our receipts couldn't be easier, and our reimbursement arrived within a week of her ordeal. I would recommend Healthy Paws for any pet parent that is looking for peace of mind and the ability to offer quality care for their beloved pet.
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out of 5

POSTED: | BY: Qi Shayue

Quiet Policy change, denied claims

I’ve been a Healthy Paws customer since January 2022. For three consecutive years (2022–2024), I submitted my claims annually and every single one was approved. This was my established, accepted practice, and it aligned with the policy language at the time I enrolled (claims allowed within the policy period). In 2025, multiple claims were suddenly denied because they were not submitted within 90 days of treatment. This was the first time I ever heard of a 90-day rule. When I contacted customer support, I was told the policy had “always” been that way — which directly contradicts both my prior approved claims and reports from other Healthy Paws customers who still have their original contracts stating claims could be filed within the policy year. Most concerning: I was never clearly notified of this change. No email No prominent notice Only a buried message in the online portal, which I was never alerted to At the same time, my premium nearly doubled, my deductible increased from $250 to $500, and my reimbursement dropped from 80% to 70%. So I’m paying significantly more for significantly less coverage — plus stricter claim rules that were not properly disclosed. This feels like a classic bait-and-switch. If you’re considering Healthy Paws, be extremely careful: policies can change quietly, past claim approvals do not protect you, and long-time customers can still be blindsided. I’m sharing this so others can make an informed decision — I wish I had known.

Monthly Cost

$15 – $80, 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 $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 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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