Nationwide | Pet Insurance Review

4.8

out of 5

Number of reviews 25,490

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: customer

Franklin was super nice and transparent…

Franklin was super nice and transparent with me, he was beyond helpful. I genuinely appreciate his help.
1

out of 5

POSTED: | BY: Tierra H

Over priced and please beware they…

Over priced and please beware they charge you a month in advance just in case your policy lapse
5

out of 5

POSTED: | BY: customer

The experience filling out the application

The experience filling out the application was smooth and wasn't hard to understand. It didn't take to long and seemed like all my questions were answered for now. Waiting for my approval email to come and my S'mores will be all set.
5

out of 5

POSTED: | BY: Al Mermelstein

Not in effect yet

Not in effect yet! Just got appointment with a new vet. I have an appointment next week. So I can state that your process was good and your representative was excellent. I look forward to when my policy is in effect after my vets report and my waiting period!
1

out of 5

POSTED: | BY: Jennifer Latta

Don't Buy Unless You Are OK with Being Left High and Dry

I have had this insurance for 10 years, since my cats were young. It was good insurance, until it wasn't. I planned to keep this insurance for the lifetime of my cats. Then, Nationwide decided they didn't want to operate in Florida anymore because it's too expensive for this huge corporation. Now I have to find replacement insurance with another company for two senior cats with conditions that developed during Nationwide's coverage that *would* have been covered if Nationwide didn't pull out of Florida, but now won't be covered by my next plan as "preexisting conditions", just when I needed the insurance the most. Beware, do not sign up for this insurance because they just might decide your state is too expensive next and your pet's most important conditions won't be covered. Adding insult to injury, they denied my final claims. The plans listed an effective date through the 2nd. "January 2nd" is the date listed everywhere on the app and on the website. One cat was due for his one month follow up after radioactive iodine treatment and the other was due for his 6 month recheck of his kidney values, so I took them both on the 2nd. Guess what - both claims were denied by Nationwide who now states that actually January 1st is the last day of the policy because January 2nd they're no longer effective. If that's the case, the website and app should say January 1st! Every expiration date I've ever come across in my life lists the last day of the effectiveness of the policy, plan, service, card, etc., and you have until the end of the day to use it. I begged them to help me, to see if there was anything they could do, because this was not clear at all and the entire situation of the company pulling out of Florida is not my fault. They were rude and cold on the phone, saying there's nothing they can do. Of course there is something they can do, they can cover the claims, but they don't want to. Thanks Nationwide for leaving me in tears and leaving my cats vulnerable to their now "preexisting" conditions in their senior years. I am so sorry to all others who are in the same position as me in Florida and hope no one else in other states has to experience this, but I wouldn't risk it.

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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