Pets Best | Pet Insurance Review

4.9

out of 5

Number of reviews 14,177

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: Nathalia

That’s the greatest pet insurance!

That’s the greatest pet insurance!
5

out of 5

POSTED: | BY: K S

Great experience as usual

Great experience as usual, I had a lengthy list details from my last dogs vet visit and they were able to conclude and I received almost all of the money that I had spent. I couldn’t be more grateful and thank you so much for my experience at Pest best pet insurance.
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out of 5

POSTED: | BY: Karen Gunther

Our lives are forever financially damaged from Pets Best

We ordered our policy on the phone and requested the highest level of coverage in 2016 when we got our pup. We requested the highest level of payment at 90/10 the lowest deductible at $100 and we requested unlimited coverage and ordered both wellness coverage and accident coverage. They explained that you could always lower coverage but never add on so we requested the best coverage for everything that they sold. We were assured the monthly premiums would never be based on our claims but rather on the community costs for our location and they assured us 10% increase was the most they had ever had from year to year and sometimes it would go down rather than up depending on the community costs. This sounds great but it didn't happen. Our monthly premiums were raised so high each year as much as 35% increase in one calendar year, and they changed our coverage to 5K in error. When we requested the phone records to prove our higher coverage they would say they were ordered yet they let one year after another pass without helping us. We filed a better business bureau complaint but they didn't produce the original records and just denied. They will price you out so that you basically have a savings program instead of insurance financial help. Our 6 year old was at $137 per month even after we dropped wellness coverage. By the time your dog is 10 you can expect the fees to be so high you won't have coverage. Our dog got Leukemia and they are paying only after fees and deductions around 2500 when the chemo and treatment will be 26K and stem cell 48K to 86K. All of the patients at oncology are getting full coverage for their cancer dogs with their trupanion insurance and we are left to pay all the costs out of our pocket because Pets Best falsified our coverage. We challenged their error in our records for years before the cancer diagnosis and now we will be in debt and asking for help thru go fund me. Don't let this happen to you. You can't change your insurance once your pet gets a diagnosis for any illness as it will be precluded for your new insurance. Its imperative that you make the right decision from day one that you get your furbaby and I assure you Pets Best is not going to protect your pet.
5

out of 5

POSTED: | BY: Stan Skeeter Durlak Jr

GOOD JOB!!

Claim was handled in a timely manner and very professionally.
2

out of 5

POSTED: | BY: Sharon Reilly

I was hopeful but it is not working out...

I had 24Petwatch insurance with my last dog an it was easy to submit claims with quick turnaround. I don't think one claim I have submitted has been resolved without issue, resubmission or months of waiting for an outcome. I am probably going to switch.

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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