Pets Best | Pet Insurance Review

4.9

out of 5

Number of reviews 14,671

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: Dillon Lyons

Pets Best is just that

Pets Best is just that, the best. Ellie recently celebrated her fourth birthday. I figured it was time to invest in some insurance. I signed up for Pets Best. Two days after Ellie was fully insured a mass popped up over night. I brought her to the vet and she was diagnosed with a mast cell tumor. I felt relieved that I had insurance but also very concerned because of the timing. After surgery, pathology, post-op wound, multiple rounds of sedatives, analgesics and antibiotic courses, Ellie has recovered from cancer! Her medical bills were in excess of $3,000. Pets Best approved all of her claims, no questions asked. This whole ordeal has been stressful but I never had to stress over financials because Pets Best had our backs. I got lucky with such a wonderful dog, a wonderful veterinary team, and a wonderful insurance company.
5

out of 5

POSTED: | BY: Kendra Harter

They pay what they say

They pay what they say. All my urgent and emergenct situations for my dog have been covered to the extent I have chosen for coverage. It gives me huge piece of mind knowing that if something happens to my dog, I never have to say no to treatment because of cost.
1

out of 5

POSTED: | BY: Valentina

Paid them $1500/year for 2 years and…

Paid them $1500/year for 2 years and still had to fully pay for my vet visits. Don't waste your money if your pet is healthy and just needs annual check ups. They will just rob you.
5

out of 5

POSTED: | BY: Aidee Rodriguez-Herrera

With PetsBest Insurance

With PetsBest Insurance, I have assurance that I will not be paying thousands of dollars for care for my dog. I submit my claims and always get a response fairly quickly.
5

out of 5

POSTED: | BY: Cynthia

Best Pet Insurance ever

We have had Pets Best insurance since we got Benji as a pup. I loved Pets Best so much that I added my Golden Retriever to my plan. I love the wellness protection, they always pay within a week of taking my pets to the Doctor. This month is the first time I really had to use the illness plan. My Shih-Tzu was really sick, to the point that the ER we took him to was afraid he was not going to make it. But he did, and on our way home I filled out my insurance claim. I had a copy of all the detailed notes from the hospital my baby was in. In normal circumstances, it takes up to 30 days for them to review and pay the bill. I filed the claim on the day we brought my baby home. Since I sent all documentation with the claim they quickly reviewed the claim and within 2 days of filing I received my EOB. Within 5 days of receiving my EOB, I received the money so I could pay my credit card. They literally paid everything excluding my deductible & my 10%. I am so thankful I had the coverage where they paid 90%, especially since the bill was over $6,000. It helped me to be able to tell the Veterinarian to do everything they could to keep my baby alive. Because I knew I had insurance to cover the majority of the bill. I recommend Pets Best Insurance to anyone who has pets. It is the best decision I made.

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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