Pets Best | Pet Insurance Review

4.9

out of 5

Number of reviews 14,161

Founded by veterinarian Dr. Jack Stephens, Pets Best insures cats and dogs in every state and has paid nearly $150 million in claims since 2005. is recommended by veterinarians across the U.S. Learn more about Pets Best 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: Laurie Buchanan

Easy to submit bills and quick payment.

Easy to submit bills and quick payment.
5

out of 5

POSTED: | BY: Juliana Muga

Not happy with this insurance

Filing claims is very easy using the app, but getting reimbursed takes about a month and every time I get an email apologizing for the delay. I feel like I pay every month but I don’t meet the deductible with vet bills all the time. I feel like paying for wellness is not worth it, as the insurance only covers 3-4 vaccines a year, 1 fecal exam a year. Dogs get parasites more than once a year, and need more than 1 fecal exam. I’m very disappointed that claims take so long to be processed and customer service never answers the phone
3

out of 5

POSTED: | BY: Sheila Caillouet

Embrace is better

I got this insurance after I adopted my dog in 2016 but haven't had to use it until this year. I read it was awesome. I used Embrace for my other dogs but the reviews were so good for PB that I had to try it. I recently had two dogs sick at the same time, so I was able to gauge one insurance against the other (same thing - a virus). Pet's best took 3 times as long to process the claim, excluded some of the mediation AND also does a weird math that instead of having a deductible of $500, it's actually a deductible of $550 (why don't they just say this) ... the policy I bought says $500 deductible but it is a 90/10 policy so their motto is I am responsible for 10% of the deductible as well, so if I submit a $600 vet bill, instead of paying a $500 deductible and 10% ($10) of the $100 balance with Pets Best paying $90 of the entire bill (its 90% after deductible is paid), I have to pay the $500 deductible of which only 90% of the $500 deductible I paid is applied to the actual deductible ($450), so I have to pay 10% more of the vet bill to get the amount to $550. A new.fancy.freaken.math. I am irritated by such games. I am currently trying to get my dog to Embrace because they have never played games with us.
5

out of 5

POSTED: | BY: Sydney Sanchez

Must Have for a Golden Retriever!

When we first got our puppy we were contemplating pet insurance and a couple of friends recommended PetsBest. We decided to sign up the day we picked her up and it's the best decision we ever made! She had a bit of a rocky start, eating a sock, getting a bladder infection, ear infection, and giardia all within the first 8 months. While these were all stressful times, the pet insurance was able to relieve some of the financial stress. Absolutely would recommend!
1

out of 5

POSTED: | BY: Valeria Delatorre

Waste of money

I pay the most expensive policy and they never cover anything.. even called a head of time and asked for details on something very specific and I was told it would be covered and it wasn’t. They always find a way to not cover anything. Will be canceling ..

Monthly Cost

$6 and up, depending on your chosen plan.

Coverage

Accident and Illness plans with optional reimbursement levels of 70%, 80%, or 90% after the deductible. Flat Rate Accident coverage for $9/month for dogs and $6/month for cats. (Available in most states). Two optional Wellness plans to cover routine care. 24/7 Pet Helpline, powered by whiskerDocs is included on all policies. The pay-out amount is based on your actual vet bill. Reimbursements are sent directly to CareCredit credit card when chosen as your default reimbursement method. Choose to have your eligible claim payment reimbursed directly back to your CareCredit card.

Payout Limits

$5000 -Unlimited annual limit, depending on your chosen plan. Unlimited lifetime limits.

Deductible

$50 – $1,000 annually.

Age Limits

Pet must be at least 7 weeks old to enroll. Pets Best does not restrict coverage or availability for older pets.

Waiting Period

A waiting period refers to the amount of time after enrolling before your pet is eligible for coverage. Waiting periods vary by the type of coverage and start on the effective date of your policy. Once met, waiting periods are waived for continuous, uninterrupted policy renewals. Pets Best offers some of the shortest waiting periods in the industry following the policy effective date. Get a quote for specific information on waiting periods in your state.

Exclusions

Pre-existing conditions are not covered. Elective and preventive procedures are not covered.

Disclosures

Waiting periods, annual deductible, co-insurance, benefit limits, and exclusions may apply. For all terms visit www.petsbest.com/policy. Products, schedules, discounts, and rates may vary and are subject to change. Premiums are based on and may increase or decrease due to the age of your pet, the species or breed of your pet, and your home address.

Pet insurance coverage offered and administered by Pets Best Insurance Services, LLC is underwritten by American Pet Insurance Company (NAIC #12190), a New York insurance company headquartered at 6100 4th Ave. S. Suite 200 Seattle, WA 98108, or Independence American Insurance Company (NAIC #26581), a Delaware insurance company located at 11333 N. Scottsdale Rd. Ste. 160 Scottsdale, AZ 85254 or MS Transverse Insurance Company (NAIC #21075), located at 15 Independence Blvd. Suite 430, Warren, NJ 07059. Pets Best Insurance Services, LLC (NPN #8889658, CA agency #0F37530) is a licensed insurance agency located at 11333 N. Scottsdale Rd. #160 Scottsdale, AZ 85254. Each insurer has sole financial responsibility for its own products. Please refer to your declarations page to determine the underwriter for your policy. Terms and conditions apply. See your policy for details.

Pets Best was founded by veterinarian Dr. Jack Stephens, whose passion for saving pets led him on a mission to provide access to comprehensive, yet affordable, animal healthcare. Pets Best offers pet insurance for dogs and cats in every state and has paid nearly $150 million in claims since 2005. Pets Best is rated 9.6 out of 10 (TrustPilot) and is recommended by veterinarians across the U.S. Built upon a legacy of innovation, it focuses on putting customers first by offering unlimited accident and illness plans, wellness plans, a mobile app, a 24/7 Pet Helpline (powered by whiskerDocs), and more.

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