5
out of 5
POSTED: | BY: customer
Very quick and easy to navigate
Very quick and easy to navigate
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Number of reviews 24,776
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
POSTED: | BY: Laura
DON'T USE NATIONWIDE
I got nationwide pet insurance for my dog a couple years ago. The first year or two I did not have to use it, as we only needed standard wellness check-ups. However this year my pet got sick and needed hospitalization. I currently pay $70/month for a max reimbursement of $7,500. Recently I got a letter in the mail saying that my current policy is going away and my new policy is $326/month with a max reimbursement of $5,000 for illness. So nearly $4k annually to get at most $5k reimbursed for illness. Furthermore since she is still being treated for the illness, if I moved to a new insurance provider this would be considered a pre-existing condition and likely wouldn't be covered.
So basically even if it seems like a good deal now, it's possible if you need something in the future they will screw you over in the long run. I brought this up to my vet and she said she has heard lots of complaints from people with Nationwide pet insurance, and often hears "Nationwide is NOT on your side."
To be fair, their app is easy to use and submit claims, and I did find the 24/7 vet line to be helpful. But I now wish I would have gone with a different provider to begin with.
5
out of 5
POSTED: | BY: customer
The young lady that took my call
The young lady that took my call, answered all my questions, had a lot of patience and was very knowledgeable.
3
out of 5
POSTED: | BY: customer
Representative sharply advised me that…
Representative sharply advised me that he only wanted a yes or no answer when I tried to explain that conditions mentioned in “pre existing” had been completely resolved.
I really felt like I was being a bother each time I asked a question.
5
out of 5
POSTED: | BY: customer
The application process was very clear…
The application process was very clear and easy to understand and follow.
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.
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.