Pets Best | Pet Insurance Review

4.5

out of 5

Number of reviews 11,501

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Updated: January 26, 2024

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: Donald A.

A-OK Pet Insurance Company

I have filed four claims with this insurance company, and each claim was processed very quickly and with excellent communication. I have no other experience with any other pet insurance company so I cannot say how Pets Best compares, but since 2007, I have been more than satisfied with their service.
1

out of 5

POSTED: | BY: Mary

DELAY TACTICS

Perhaps they think we'll just say oh never mind?they don't get the faxes, they don't get the faxes.. they don't get an email.. give me a break. they will just try to delay it until it passes the deadline for submission. Do they pay the vets bill? No, they pay.. sometimes.... but what they decide to pay. Is a bill from the vet stamped paid .. qualify as a paid receipt? no, they must have it written their way ..even though each vet has their own invoice style.It is all b...t. I'm very unhappy with them since my first claim. Looking around for another company.. for my pets.. I have several.. I'm told that all insurance companies all awful . that's not encouraging.
5

out of 5

POSTED: | BY: EDDIE ALMEIDA

NO PROBLEMS

after reading some of the reviews i was surprised,on some of them. i have had no problems with pest best. i have had it for a year for a bull mastiff i bought last year as a puppy and submited 3 claims that were payed out in a timely manner
5

out of 5

POSTED: | BY: Barbara McGuire

Quick and efficient

I just wanted to express my complete amazement at how quickly and easily the process has been to file a claim and receive my money for reimbursement. Every month that I paid the premiums, I asked myself if it was worth it to have insurance on my dogs. Well I received the answer when my Greyhound Irene had a horrible fracture of her little toe. The claims where submitted to Pets Best, and within 10 days they were processed and I had a check in my hand. No problems at all where encountered. It was a burden off of my shoulders to know that I could make the best decision on treatment for her based on what was best and not how much it was.
5

out of 5

POSTED: | BY: Carol

Simple, no hassle claims payment

When I looked at health insurance for our new dog, I found that most had schedules of amounts that they would pay for any given condition. Having no way to know what the bills would be likely to be for any condition, I looked for a better alternative. Pets Best offered a very simple benefits schedule: For most conditions, they pay 80% of the amount, after the deductible. Recently, our dog got pancreatitis. It was a real relief not to have to worry about the size of the bill when she suddenly got sick. And in fact, Pets Best gave us a determination on our claim online, and we had the actual check within a couple of weeks. Aside from a small charge for fecal testing (one of their exclusions), they covered 80% of everything after the deductible. This experience made me confident that the insurance really will be there when needed.

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.

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.
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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