Pets Best | Pet Insurance Review

4.9

out of 5

Number of reviews 14,610

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: Nancy

ACL Tear

Our dog loves to zoom but tore the ACL in a back leg late last summer. Surgery was very expensive but luckily I had Pets Best coverage. I had no problem receiving my payments for all the vet visits and surgery. I highly recommend this pet insurance company. They have the coverage and service.
5

out of 5

VETERINARIAN: PetStar Animal Care

POSTED: | BY: Kendra

Easy Peasy

It is so easy to process a claim for Ellie Mae! I really like just taking a picture of her detailed checkout sheet and my receipt, then submitting. It is simple to login and check the status, plus I do receive emails as well. The explanation around benefits paid is also helpful. This is my second year using Pet's Best and it has been a great experience!
5

out of 5

POSTED: | BY: Greg Schick

We LOVE how Pets Best helped us!!

Our 5 yr. old Golden had a medical problem that ultimately required three vet visits — one of them being an emergency vet procedure. There was absolutely no problem with the multiple invoices being sent in and the reimbursement. In our opinion, there’s no company better than Pets Best!! We’re happy with their service and we plan to stay Pets Best members for a long time!
1

out of 5

VETERINARIAN: Goodworks Veterinary Hospital

POSTED: | BY: Ryan

Nuclear-Grade Incompetence

This is the most dysfunctional insurance company I've ever worked with. My claims keep being denied because the claims department never thinks to ask the records department for, you know, RECORDS before denying my claims. Uploading records to my portal on the app does nothing; so I now have to email records directly to the claims department and then call and tell them that the email exists. Then the records department has to connect that email with my claim number, despite my claim number being in the header of the email. The departments flat out don't communicate with each other. Calling it a circus wouldn't be fair. Circuses are better coordinated. Even if the claims department knew what it was doing, it wouldn't change the fact that reimbursement takes forever. It's been six weeks and I haven't seen a dime. My cat can't receive life-saving treatment because all of my claims get denied. The claims department is working overtime to prove my cat has a preexisting condition, despite two annual wellness exams and blood work proving she was always a healthy cat. My veterinarian is even willing to testify that my cat was never sick before her issues started. Doesn't matter. Did I mention one of my claims is just an error message now? I guess that's not getting reimbursed any time soon. I have no faith that this company will ever pay me. And now that my cat is sick, I can't switch insurance companies. They know that. So they aren't attempting to help me at all. I pay extra for 90% reimbursement with no annual limit. I guess someone knocked the 9 off of that 90 and never bothered to put it back. Pets Best is that cousin who's always borrowing money and promises to pay you back next week, next month, next year, once he gets a job, once he pays off his car, once he wins the lottery, once he becomes a billionaire. It's not happening. Ditch the cousin and find a better insurance company.

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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