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

POSTED: | BY: Teresa N

Shame on you Nationwide

I would give zero if I could! My pup and I have been with Nationwide for 8 years. My premium started at $79.00 a month and the rates did rise yearly, as expected. My bill last month was $181.00. This month is was $319.00. That is an increase of 76%!!! I called customer service and they said beacuse they do not offer that plan to people anymore and the rates relect that. So they are pricing me out of my grandfathered plan with $100.00 deductable. Not good business. After 8 years you have lost my business and my trust. Shame on you Nationwide.
5

out of 5

VETERINARIAN: Calvert Vet

POSTED: | BY: Sandy Don

Best insurance for pets

I can’t say enough about how great Nationwide Insurance has been. We have had the insurance since our dog was 6 months old, and we have used the instance many times. Our dog just recently had gallbladder surgery which I was very expensive. Nationwide processed the claim in two weeks. This has been our experience for years ( our dog is 9 years old).
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out of 5

POSTED: | BY: Angela

Dropped after 8 years of loyalty

I have had Nationwide Pet Insurance for 5 different pets since 2016. Every year they have raised my premium on all of my pets policies, some even going up over 100% a year. I have kept paying it and not complained because if anything happens to my pets I will have peace of mind and be able to do everything in my power to take care of them. I have never missed a payment on any policy. I work in veterinary medicine and have sung Nationwides praises to clients. Today I got a letter that the Whole Pet with Wellness plan that I've had for years is no longer profitable for them and they are not renewing my pets policies after this period expires. The thing about pet insurance that makes this so unfair is that no pet insurance covers pre-existing conditions, so any medical issue they have had their whole lives will not be covered under any new insurance plan they get. I have done the right thing by my pets for years and years only to have the rug pulled out from under me by a multi million dollar company. This is why people don't trust pet insurance. I don't know what the answer is but this isn't it. I will never recommend Nationwide to anyone ever again.
5

out of 5

VETERINARIAN: Rose-Rich Vet Clinic

POSTED: | BY: Stacy Byerly

NATIONWIDE BEST PET INSURANCE

I have been using Nationwide ever since we adopted our Princess (Cavapoo). They are an excellent company. I go to the Vet than I take a picture of my invoice and submit for payment and they pay it in a few days. Great service.
5

out of 5

POSTED: | BY: Tom Ewing

I could not be more pleased with…

I could not be more pleased with Nationwide Pet Insurance. We had a miniature poodle that lived to be almost 17 years old. We had Nationwide insurance for about 9 of those years. Every claim was paid quickly, and we never had any bad surprises with them. Our poodle died two weeks ago after a short term illness. Nationwide representatives were kind and compassionate, and handled all the final expenses. There was even a death benefit for burial or cremation that I didn't expect. We just received a nice card from Nationwide expressing their condolences. If we ever get another pet, I will definitely use Nationwide.

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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