Nationwide | Pet Insurance Review

4.8

out of 5

Number of reviews 21,417

As the largest provider of pet health insurance in the U.S., Nationwide currently insures over 600,000 dogs, cats, birds and exotic pets for medical conditions related to illnesses, injuries accidents and wellness care. Learn more about Nationwide’s 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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out of 5

VETERINARIAN: SAGE Veterinary Centers - Campbell

POSTED: | BY: LORI NORTON

Good service but plan coverage reduced drastically thus their plans are not reliable

I had Nationwide for my cat and they were great from 2007 to 2024. I had the full coverage plan, which became expensive as she aged and developed lymphoma at age 15, but it was worth the cost. It helped me tremendously to cover her drugs for the therapy and the visits to the oncologist every three months. The claims process was easy and their website is easy to use. The problem came in 2025, where they dropped the full coverage in California, and limited the annual maximum coverage to $5,000 starting in 2025. This was a drastic reduction in coverage and unfortunately I could not switch to another insurance company due to pre-existing conditions. In 2025 she became ill and required a couple of hospitalizations, so that blew through the $5K within the first three months. For my next cat, I will not be insuring with Nationwide and will seek out another insurance company that has a better reputation for maintaining a full coverage plan through the life of the pet.
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out of 5

POSTED: | BY: lorrieh

I wouldnt say great given they have…

I wouldnt say great given they have almost doubled the price for exotic pets and raised the deductible. Other than the excessive cost they have always been really good in sending my reimburstments for vet bills. Not sure how much longer I will keep the insurance if they raise the rates again.
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5

out of 5

POSTED: | BY: Kathy Cassort

Everything wentm smoothly with no…

Everything went smoothly with no problems at applying for insurance.
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Monthly Cost

Policies start at approximately $12 per month.

Coverage

Nationwide offers a variety of plans offering varying levels of coverage. The company’s most popular plan, Whole Pet with Wellness, offers 90% reimbursement for accident, injury, illness and wellness care, inclusive of exam fees. All Nationwide members have complimentary 24/7 access to vethelpline.

Payout Limits

Depending on the plan selected, there may be annual benefit limits or per incident benefit allowances. There is no annual limit for the company’s most popular plan, Whole Pet with Wellness.

Deductible

Annual deductibles range from $0 to $1,000. Most popular annual deductible for Whole Pet with Wellness is $250.

Age Limits

No age restriction to enroll in company’s most popular plan, Whole Pet with Wellness. Other plans may have age restrictions.

Waiting Period

14-day waiting period after application approved and payment of premium is received.

Exclusions

Pre-existing conditions are not covered on any plans (if a condition is curable, it may be eligible for review if pet remains treatment-free for at least six months). Whole Pet with Wellness covers nearly all veterinary expenses. Notable exclusions include boarding and grooming.
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Since 1982, Nationwide has helped pet owners protect what matters most. As the largest provider of pet health insurance in the U.S., Nationwide currently insures over 600,000 dogs, cats, birds and exotic pets for medical conditions related to illnesses, injuries accidents and wellness care. In 2015, it introduced Whole Pet with Wellness, the only U.S. pet health insurance plan offering complete coverage for injuries, accidents, illnesses and wellness care. Policies range from nose-to-tail coverage to routine pet care plans that offer reimbursement for wellness exams and preventive treatments.
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