Pets Best | Pet Insurance Review

4.9

out of 5

Number of reviews 14,162

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

VETERINARIAN: All Creatures Veterinary Service

POSTED: | BY: Robin Snyder

Easy and fast

Easy on line filing with fast turn around
5

out of 5

POSTED: | BY: Madelyn Southworth

Relief during a difficult time

A couple years ago one of my dogs became very sick. She spent multiple nights in hospital, having tests done and medications administered, while we tried to figure out why she was so sick. Through the process we discovered that she had very advanced lymphoma and an inoperable tumor that was causing lots of pain and sickness. We had to make the difficult decision to put her to sleep. Knowing I had Pets Best Insurance made the process so much smoother. Knowing I wasn't going to be out thousands of dollars, and in debit, on top of already loosing my first puppy I had raised for 6yrs was definitely a relief during that difficult time.
5

out of 5

POSTED: | BY: John Roberts

Happy Customer

"This is our first time having pet insurance and after doing some comparison shopping and speaking with other pet owners, we chose PetsBest, and are glad we did. We elected both wellness and illness policies, and have made claims under both of them. All claims have been processed promptly, with good communication keeping us apprised of the status. The claim submission process is simple, straightforward, and takes just minutes. Bottom line - this has been a very good experience for us and we highly recommend PetsBest to others. "
3

out of 5

POSTED: | BY: Kat Sullivan

Fine for accidents, significant unnecessary exclusions

I've been using Pets Best for years. Their premiums aren't terrible for insurance as I understand it, but they have major exclusions in coverage. The worst is related to periodontal disease. They won't cover anything unless your animal's teeth were cleaned within the last 13 months. Given that a dental cleaning has to be performed under anesthesia, this is a minimum of $300 - $1000 for each cleaning and has never been supported as necessary in a very I've visited unless there is evidence to support it. So to deny covering the anesthesia for a tooth extraction and the extractions themselves that became necessary out of nowhere with no prior history is absurd. They have also claimed in the past that one of my cats had a pre-existing condition so they wouldn't cover the bills (it was not a pre-existing condition). I'm not sure what insurance has less exclusions though.
5

out of 5

VETERINARIAN: Block House Creek Animal Hospital

POSTED: | BY: Anaid McDonald

Amazed with the efficiency

I am very surprised with the transparency, the efficiency and the communication of Pets Best. This is my first time having a pet insurance and I was not expecting this level of service. I get notification with every process of my claim plus it is extremely easy to file a claim and if you are missing a document, they sent a notification right away explaining with a great detail, what is missing for your claim to be processed. I am extremely happy!

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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