Pets Best | Pet Insurance Review

4.3

out of 5

Number of reviews 12,574

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: John Scott

Simple approval process despite a rescue dog with preexisting conditions and multiple past vets

I just have to say that the claim review and approval process for my rescue dog, who had some preexisting issues at the time I adopted him that were treated by the rescue vets, was very straightforward and easy to document and upload to Pets Best. I uploaded my claims for the procedures she had at her current vet, uploaded her SOAP notes and medical records from our vet, and then as for supplemental documentation, I uploaded the entire medical records that the rescue’s vet had for all the treatments they did for her from the time they put her up for adoption until I adopted her and they stopped treating her. Uploading was simple through the app and website. And Those complete records helped because in less than a week they approved the claim and applied it to the deductible and issued payment for the rest without any need for further questions or documentation. Very simple and easy and a relief!
2

out of 5

POSTED: | BY: CARY & AMY STEIN

You pay extra for wellness care?

You pay extra for wellness care, I feel the reimbursement should be slightly higher as prices at the Vets have increased, the reimbursement should be at some par to their increases. In my case I paid $800.00 and got a total back of about $115.00!
2

out of 5

POSTED: | BY: Laura Z

Scammy behavior when you need help

I’ve been with pets best for years without filing claims. 2 years ago I filed a claim when my dog got an auto immune disease. Not only did they fight me every step of the way to get reimbursed but now they double the monthly cost every year. It takes months to get reimbursement and now I’m stuck paying either $300/month for one dog who is generally healthy or cancelling altogether. They seem great at first but like all insurance companies, in the end all they want is a profit without having to pay out.
4

out of 5

POSTED: | BY: Michael Orland

Takes too long to process refund

Takes too long to process refund after you've been told the outcome of the claim. Besides the unreal rising prices of the yearly price of a policy, I still recommend this insurance to all my pet owner friends.
5

out of 5

VETERINARIAN: Kittery Animal Hospital

POSTED: | BY: Ami Rodriguez

Very good

I had ensured my dogs, and the first month I did report the vet visit, and they reimbursed me a good amount of the bill I paid for it.

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.
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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