Nationwide | Pet Insurance Review

4.8

out of 5

Number of reviews 24,738

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: Amanda

You need pet insurance

Pet insurance has saved my pets’ lives on more than one occasion. My young kitten suffered a potentially fatal urinary blockage, and without a second thought I was able to take him to the hospital and tell them to do anything they needed to do to save him- he was hospitalized with a catheter twice and the third time it happened, within a span of days, the vet stated that he needed a surgery in order to stop this from happening. The alternative was my little kitten’s kidneys shutting down and ending his life. The surgery cost thousands and I was able to move forward with it because of VPI. My cat made a full recovery, is now 3 years old, and I was reimbursed within weeks. In addition to saving my cat, my dog has had a reocurring UTI for over 2.5 months that we are in the process of finding the root cause of- he was recently given the “all clear” of it not being bladder cancer, and we were able to determine that because pet insurance allowed me the peace of mind to make medical decisions based on his health vs my bank account. Within that same time frame, my other dog went into anaphylactic shock in my back yard- another rush to the hospital to save her life and I was able to do it without a thought of the financial burden because of VPI. I’ve been made whole numerous times and my pets are receiving the care they deserve. If you don’t think you need pet insurance for your young or seemingly healthy pet, please research all that this company offers- it isn’t just for accidents. They cover injury, illness, even routine visits. Keep your pet healthy and have that peace of mind!!
5

out of 5

POSTED: | BY: cindy

excellent coverage

nationwide provides excellent coverage for wellness visits and unexpected emergency care-I am very happy with their service.
5

out of 5

POSTED: | BY: Alyssa

Best investment ever. Nationwide is a must have for every pet owner!

Nationwide pet insurance is the best purchase we could have ever made. We have already saved hundreds of dollars on our dog’s vet bills and could not be happier with the coverage we’ve received.
5

out of 5

POSTED: | BY: Donald

Policy really helps with the hard decisions.

When we got Dusty 8 years ago, a work associate told me about VPI as he covered his Golden Retriever. We really like the ease of making claims and the quick response. Great service and no hassles. We always joke that Dusty has better medical insurance than a lot of our human population.
5

out of 5

POSTED: | BY: coleen

Excellent response time to email questions and claims

Excellent response time to email questions and claims. I would recommend this company.

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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