Nationwide | Pet Insurance Review

4.8

out of 5

Number of reviews 25,131

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.
1

out of 5

POSTED: | BY: Denise

Worse then HORRIBLE.

Didn't do ANYTHING for my dog because what he had started before he was covered so what? All his exams were after.BULLSHIT. My dog is dead and all they could do was say how sorry they were. FUCK YOU VETERINARY PET INSUARNCE. Waste of my money and time.
5

out of 5

POSTED: | BY: MCO

Worth the money at the end

Easy to file a claim and reimbursed quickly (within 2 to 3 weeks after they receive the claim). I recommend VPI and will get again for our two new puppies when they arrive. My dog Max was covered since he was 7 months to the day he died at over 14 yrs old this March 2015. His coverage was the Superior Plan with Cancer Endorsement plus CareGuard Core Coverage with no medical exclusions. This year's cost was about $81 a month. Yes, it was on the expensive side but I wanted to be covered for the major expenses. I think when I first got it over 13 years ago it was $40 per month. His last bill was over 1,300 and VPI paid over $900. Through the years, when I did remember to file a claim, VPI reimbursed me about 30% to 50% for routine vet visit and medicine because I added the CareGuard Core Coverage. I simply faxed them the pre-filled Claim form which I could get anytime from their web site with the receipt and details of the bill I paid. I never had a problem. There's no time limit on when you can file a claim. I filed the last claim two months after I paid it. They even canceled the coverage when they saw Max had died without me having to tell them. If I had to name one improvement they could do, it would be for more details about my policy such as my monthly cost on their website. However, whenever I had a question about my policy, I could call them or email them and the response was quick.
5

out of 5

POSTED: | BY: John

Definitely worth the monthly premium!!

Covered around 90-95% of vet bills for my dog's fractured leg!! Had to go to 2 different vets and most of the bills were covered including $500 of the $700 X-ray bill and almost the entire $1100 bill for the actual tibial fracture repair and the subsequent follow up visits!! Definitely was surprised by the amount they did cover and would highly recommend them to anyone looking for pet insurance!!
1

out of 5

POSTED: | BY: Isaac

Not worth it

I was reimbursed less than $10 on a $170 claim. I submitted a claim for $170, VPI determined that only $61 was eligible (no explanation as to why), minus $50 deductible and the remaining $11 was reimbursed at 90% for a grand total of $9.90, which is less than I pay for a monthly premium. I have had this policy for over 5 years and this is the first time I've used it. If I have put my premium in the bank rather than throwing it away to VPI, I could have payed this vet bill several times over.
5

out of 5

POSTED: | BY: Sandi

And then there was one...

Thankfully I had VPI when Lina, my pit mix was diagnosed with cancer. Her care was top notch and never questioned. The amount reimbursed was a Godsend and I will be forever grateful for their kindness when she died. I still have her sister Toto and she is doing well and I love the check-in emails and reminders of exactly what is available to me as a pet owner. Yes, there are limitations but in the scheme of devastating illnesses I was able to make a much better decision with the options I had available. Toto uses wellness but she too is getting older and I rest assured I can care for her with confidence and VPI

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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