Pets Best | Pet Insurance Review

4.9

out of 5

Number of reviews 14,149

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.
4

out of 5

POSTED: | BY: Stacy Townsend

I love pets best overall

I love pets best overall. The only issue, which has become a major problem for me financially lately, is the time it takes to process claims. It's been taking 4 weeks before I am paid for claims which is a financial hardship for me.
3

out of 5

POSTED: | BY: Mike W.

Pets Best Used to Be The Best... Now They're More Like One of the Rest

We originally chose Pets Best over competitor products because of their reputation for simple transaction, prompt reimbursement for covered claims, and no run-arounds. And in the beginning, that's how it was. However, over the past 2 years, Pets Best has become just like every other company. It takes far long than advertised just to have them acknowledge each claim, and then there is the all-to-familiar "we're sorry your claim is taking longer than normal" email... for every. single. claim. And then I get more emails advising our claim is incomplete, for not having provided a proper invoice - which I absolutely had (not sure where they're losing our personal data and documents), so I re0=-submit the same document, receive a confirmation email of receipt.... and then weeks later... yet another "we're sorry your claim is delayed" message, as if the entire process had started over again. Customer service is quite helpful over the phone, but... again, similar to many other competitors, their hold times are extensive now (they weren't when we first started with them). There is no hustle, there is no expediency, and they now are less effective in handling claims, so they're a lot like many other competitors now and, IMHO, have lost their competitive edge. The EOBs do provide good explanations, mostly for why something might not be a covered claim, but they do provide clear information, and when something is covered, they do provide good processing... after far too extended times.
1

out of 5

POSTED: | BY: vanessa gaertner

This company used to be great

This company used to be great . Now the app is always down . The chat is always down . And ….. the claims take weeks and weeks and weeks to be resolved
1

out of 5

POSTED: | BY: Brian Russom

Paid for the wrong claim

Submitted a claim and they processed it as a different claim with a smaller payment. Their mistake, but they refused to pay the difference until it gets processed again. 3 weeks.
4

out of 5

POSTED: | BY: Linda Denny

When I first signed up with Pets Best …

When I first signed up with Pets Best loans were processed within a week and reimbursement too. Now it takes almost a month for claims to be processed and paid. Otherwise it is a great Pet Insurance.

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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