Pets Best | Pet Insurance Review

4.9

out of 5

Number of reviews 14,169

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.
1

out of 5

POSTED: | BY: Taka Yamada

If I could give less then a star I…

If I could give less then a star I would. This is a obvious trend with this insurance company. I filed a claim for my dog on April 29th for an eye issue he was having. After 45 days I finally received my answer on the claim stating that I will be issued my refund and will receive it in 5 business days. After 5 business days no refund.I called on Monday and spoke to Sheryl and she stated that my vet sent over a document that my dog had his eye problem before the insurance was active. When I spoke to my vet they said they did not send over any document that said that at all. They claim a symptom is a pre existing condition. We all have google and can look up the difference between a symptom and a pre existing condition. After listening to Sheryls robotic answers explaining that I need to send over ANOTHER document from my vet explaining that he did not have this preexisting condition and to revise these documents and give us an answer will be 5 business days. For a reference we are at 50 business days. I email the document over. Call the next day Tuesday and speak to someone named Emma and she explains that my claim is now in APPEAL and that it will take 90 DAYS for an answer! 90 DAYS! A quarter of a year to LOOK AT ONE DOCUMENT AND MAKE A DECISION! Of course I am outraged and demand to speak to a manager. Emma tells me there is no Manager or Supervisor available that they are at lunch and will be back in an hour. Call back in an hour no manager at all that a request needs to be submitted and they will get back to me in 24/48 hours. This manager called Penny calls me the following day at 9 pm the line rang once and ended, leaves a voicemail explaining this charade of prexisting conditions and 90 days etc. OFCOURSE when I try to call back at 9 pm the office is closed. We are on today I call back and to my surprise this Penny person is off today! I speak to someone named Patsy Torres who gives me the same exact robotic answers that she will put a request to have a manager call me back it will take 24/48 hours. Since its Friday you know what that means it means that I will be lucky I get a call on Tuesday. This insurance company is the WORST THE WORST IN HANDLING ANYTHING. Customer service is not even close to customer service. Do not I repeat do not sign up for this. If anyone from the corporate company or management sees this review and would like further communication and documentation I would be more than happy to send over anything and discuss this further. This is my attempt to get in contact with anyone other then the robots that work for this company.
5

out of 5

POSTED: | BY: Edna Clifton

Submitting a bill

Submitting a bill for reimbursement is very easy and your processing is prompt.
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out of 5

POSTED: | BY: Tara Pendleton

Pre Existing Condition claim

I have always had pet insurance. This was an option through work. They easily take your money but when it comes down to a claim, they find a reason to not pay the claim. My dog tore her ACL and they denied her claim because they said it was a pre existing condition because she tore her ACL in her other leg years ago!!! I have filed a complaint with the Department of Insurance!
5

out of 5

POSTED: | BY: Mary Benoit

This really is a Pets Best Insurance

I'm really pleased at how easy it is to file a claim with Pets Best Insurance. I get a response within a few days with an explanation of benefits and a refund if the item is covered.
5

out of 5

POSTED: | BY: Joshua Duhamel

Pets Best is a life saver for my family…

Pets Best is a life saver for my family and especially my dog. The claims are easy to file, the coverage is amazing and the customer service really helped calm me down while my dog was hospitalized.

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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