Pets Best | Pet Insurance Review

4.9

out of 5

Number of reviews 14,695

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: Ana H

Timely and Responsive

Pets Best is very timely and responsive. My main experience is with the claims process, but other than not having a button to cancel or withdraw a claim, I don’t have any complaints. Great experience so far!
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5

out of 5

POSTED: | BY: Elizabeth Quintana

Ahead of schedule

When I first submitted my claim, I received a message saying it would be 30-40 days before I get any monies due back. I was pleasantly surprised that it happened before those dates. Thank you, this will truly help with the unexpected vet bill for the month.
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5

out of 5

POSTED: | BY: Kayla Myers

So far, so good!

So far my experience with Pets Best has been great. I took my dog to the vet, submitted claim and supporting documents the next day and my claim was processed within a week.
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4

out of 5

POSTED: | BY: Steeve Pierre

great prices and coverage long claims payouts

they have the best prices with the most coverage but they take forever on claims
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1

out of 5

POSTED: | BY: Daiamy Krizanek

Deny claims even though they are covered procedures

Beware that you can take your pet to the only specialist (a soft tissue specialist) that can tell if your pet actually has Brachycephalic Syndrome and they decide that's not good enough proof to justify paying a claim that is supposed to be covered. The soft tissue specialist has to check your pet under sedation so instead of wasting my time with a general vet who does not have the training or the correct equipment, as my dog is high risk to be under sedation, I took my pet to a specialist that also had an ICU just in case my dog reacted badly to anesthesia. They decided not to cover it even though the soft tissue specialist found that the surgery was needed and proceeded to fix the problem, because it was not recommended by my general vet who I see only for vaccines and accidents. Why pay or take the time to go to an unnecessary appointment for them just to refer me to the specialist I took him to? Well if I knew it was the only way they would actually cover what they were supposed to I would have. When speaking to the representative she said it should have been covered but her hands were tied because it was denied. She said I could appeal but that was a long shot.
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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.

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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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