Pets Best | Pet Insurance Review

4.9

out of 5

Number of reviews 14,179

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: Len Brown

Prescription processed fast.

Prescription processed fast.
5

out of 5

POSTED: | BY: Zoe Drake

Pets Best is the best!

Purchasing Pets Best was one of the best decisions I ever made for my dog and my wallet! The plan I chose covers 90% of all accident and illness after a $250 annual deductible, with an unlimited annual cap. The benefits have paid for the low monthly premiums many, many, many times over the the life of my dog. And, unlike most insurance plans these days, the Pets Best explanation of benefits is always 100% accurate - I never find any inappropriate denials or incomprehensible language, so I never dread having to argue about coverage with an anonymous representative speaking a language different from mine! Pets Best has really come through for us and I am really very grateful - I only wish I had also purchased the wellness benefit when my pup was a baby! Thank you Pets Best! You’re stuck with us!
5

out of 5

POSTED: | BY: Kelly Ford Bergeron

ALL IS WELL!

Penny helped me with my boys' insurace. There was too many things going on at one time, renewal, correcting breed, and changing deductibles. It was pretty confusing. All is well now! Penny is such an asset to Pet's Best, I hope they realize this!! SHE SAVED A CUSTOMER!!! She took her time, listened, and gave me great feedback! THANK YOU PENNY!!
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out of 5

POSTED: | BY: Tyler

Look elsewhere for your pet

Upon denying my first ever claim as a customer, they again denied the appeal. Denying an appeal that had my own veterinarian state that the claim should not be denied. Further, they incorrectly stated that my dog had allergies and therefore a pre-existing condition. My dog has never been tested nor diagnosed with allergies, and the mere fact that you use documentation of my doctor "discussing the possibility of allergies" as diagnoses is absurd. Further, they use the diagnoses of Dermatopathy as a pre-exisiting condition and somehow try to link an ear infection to a previous issue of skin irritation on the stomach, two of which are completed unrelated, and I find it laughable that they can use such a umbrella diagnosis of dermatopathy as a pre-existing condition where you can then deny ANY AND ALL CLAIMS of a skin irritation. This is the most outrageous experience I have dealt with an insurance company before and I will be absolutely recommending any animal owners I know to look elsewhere if they are interested in pet health insurance. conveniently, the appeal process took just the right amount of time before my next premium payment was due, 71 days to be exact for an appeal for something as small as an ear infection, Scam.
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out of 5

POSTED: | BY: Erika Berge

Reimbursement times.. over 2 months and still haven’t gotten my money back.

I have carried this insurance for over a year now. I recently submitted a string of claims for my dog who had surgery for some lumps and bumps. Though I understand reimbursement takes time, I have never experienced the wait times like I did. I would check the status of them frequently and nothing occurred until about 1.5 months later when they needed to know if I was carrying insurance from over 3 years ago. It was a little disheartening because the claims are considered finalizing but I still haven’t been reimbursed… almost 2 months later now.

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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