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.
5

out of 5

POSTED: | BY: Marina

Survey

No complaints
5

out of 5

POSTED: | BY: Mary Roseman

Ease of use

We newly enrolled in pet insurance for our two puppies. I’m thrilled with how easy it is to post a claim and receive the reimbursement. It’s a relief to have a policy to supplement our pets’ needs!
1

out of 5

POSTED: | BY: Melanie Hiam

Do not get locked into this company

I have been with this company for 6 months and so far I am not having a good experience. I adopted two dogs last summer and signed them up with nationwide in January. Since January they have been to the vet several times for allergies and wellness. The allergies were not a preexisting condition. I have been denied every claim. Reasons being: the name was not clear on the invoice (name was clearly typed on invoice), the script was not written properly by vet, they need more medical records (I had already sent them all of the records I had), they want the records from 2017 (the female was a stray at that time and there are no existing records for the male). I have lost count as to how many times I have had to call the insurance company and my vet. My vet has been wonderful about getting them the information they request, but then the insurance company just invents another issue. If they are unable to come up with a reason to decline my claim, I receive this: “Thank you for submitting your request for a review. We apologize for the delay but we may require an additional 30 days to process your submission before making a decision. We will contact you in writing if further information is still needed to complete our review.” So far, I have not been reimbursed for anything. The company’s sole goal is to find a way to decline claims. I feel I should say something positive about the company. They are extremely timely and efficient at processing my payments to them. (Please note the heavy sarcasm here.) I signed up with this company through my employer. I will be notifying my Human Resources department regarding Nationwide’s shady practices.
5

out of 5

POSTED: | BY: Neal Nowend

a very concerned staff

Nationwide has been great to work with, you guys have a great team
5

out of 5

POSTED: | BY: Heather Sherburn

Glad to have this protection to help take care of my pet.

Such a help.

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.

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