Pets Plus Us | Pet Insurance Review

4.1

out of 5

Number of reviews 747

  • 60 Days
  • 1 Year
  • Lifetime
  • Rating
  • 4.7
  • 4.2
  • 4.1
  • Count
  • 18
  • 131
  • 747

Updated: May 29, 2024

Pets Plus Us is a leading Canadian pet insurance provider whose goal is to help pet parents deal with all the joys and challenges of pet ownership. As well as making vet bills more manageable, Pets Plus Us provides their Blue Ribbon Benefits free with any coverage plan*. Receive access to PetHelpFone™, Pet Poison Helpline®, and more! Learn more about Pets Plus Us plan options, read customer reviews, and get a quote so you can make an informed choice about your pet insurance provider. *Blue Ribbon Benefits not available in Quebec.
5

out of 5

POSTED: | BY: Andrijana Cipin

efficient and clear at the right time

So worth it for my pet as well me. The stress of proper health care was dealt with by the insurance.
1

out of 5

POSTED: | BY: Olga K.

Stay away, they will do anything NOT to pay

I had the worst experience with the PetsPlusUs insurance company. Surely their policy does not cover pre-existing conditions but it was never disclosed to me that 1) exclusions were added to my pet’s policy; 2} said exclusions were never based on a real diagnosis, just the condition that might in the future lead to a diagnosis. I am very upset and feel that I have been treated unfairly. No amount of phone calls to the company produced any recourse. I canceled the policy. I know I gave them what they wanted, but the stress of dealing with this unfairness, unhelpful reps and manager on top of the stress of my pet's illness and financial expense was too much. My vet advised that I should continue trying to get the coverage as it's the company's reputation that is on the line. Apparently, not so much. I have called and spoken to several reps and a manager Michelle over the past few days. I have also received a "your policy is complete!" email announcing that they have all the medical records for my pet, yet the attached summary of coverage still had NO EXCLUSIONS listed, just a note that they need a full medical history. Ain't that a doozy! The next two emails detailed the claim denials based on a pre-existing condition that I was never aware of or advised about in any prior summaries of coverage. When I called to complain about that, they brought up medical history of my other cat that had a trial policy with them 2 years ago - they were thinking it was the same animal as my cat that got sick! They even asked me if both my cats have the same name! What a mess. Too bad, they have just lost themselves a paying customer and no, my cat is not feeling better. Issuing a "conditional policy" is such a convenient way to mislead customers, fooling them into thinking their pet is covered, and this has been going on for 2+ years in my case. Lack of transparency on what exclusions exist on the policy is the worst thing an insurance company can do to their customers. Obviously I will never recommend a company that just takes the money and has no help available when it is needed. Their slogans are a big fat lie. PS: Oh, and when I started talking with another customer on their Facebook page who had similar issues with them, our discussion was promptly deleted. If you are an inconvenient customer for them - expect to be treated accordingly.
5

out of 5

POSTED: | BY: Jennifer

Friendly, helpful and prompt payments of claims 10+

Great company. Would recommend to anyone. Fast, friendly service and no problem receiving payment on claims.
5

out of 5

POSTED: | BY: Renat

Quick reimbursement. Me and my cat are very happy!

Quick reimbursement. Very happy!
5

out of 5

POSTED: | BY: Jennie

Great service and coverage

I have had 6 cats with Pets Plus Us, with 5 currently with them. Their customer service I've always found to be excellent! Claim reimbursement times can be lengthy.. 3 to 4 weeks on average, there's been times it's been under 1 week... hopefully that can become more the norm for the company. They've always approved my cats claims other than a few times recently they randomly started denying his long time medication which they'd always approved and then denied the reassessment too, but that's fixed now! Other than that the only downside to PPU is they won't cover any dental at all! I get not covering routine dental and cleanings and knew that when I signed up. But my cat contracted calicivirus (confirmed via a PCR test) and was left with stomatitis and gum/mouth ulcers as a result of the virus continually flaring up.. which he requires antibiotics to clear up which they won't cover because it's 'dental' and he requires cleanings to ease the stomatitis and ulcers because of the calici too.. which they also don't cover. So if you have multiple cats or a cat more likely to come into contact with calici and want the coverage for the mouth/gum aspects of the virus I'd choose another company. This company is great for everything else! P.S I'd like to see a faster process for emergency preapprovals for over $1000, where direct pay to practice is concerned.

Monthly Cost

Monthly costs vary based on your pet’s species, age, and location, as well as your chosen plan. Customize coverage to suit your pet’s needs and your budget.

Coverage

You have a co-pay of 10%, 20% or 30%. The pay-out amount is based on your actual vet bill and includes coverage of exam fees and taxes.

Payout Limits

Annual limit of $5,000 in Accident Only coverage, or $7,500 or $15,000 in Accident & Illness coverage annually, depending on your chosen plan.

Deductible

$100 – $700 age-based annual deductible.

Age Limits

Pet must be at least 7 weeks old to enroll. There is no upper age limit.

Waiting Period

Coverage begins after 48 hours for accidents. A policy waiting period of 14 days applies for illnesses.

Exclusions

All pet insurance plans have limitations and exclusions. Medical Conditions that are noted, symptomatic or diagnosed prior to enrollment, or during a waiting period are pre-existing to Coverage and not eligible for reimbursement. All Accident & Illness policies are underwritten upfront so pet owners are aware of any pre-existing conditions that will not be covered prior to making a claim. What’s not covered: Dental care Reproductive health Experimental treatments Wellness or preventative care, unless a Flex Care plan is added For all terms and conditions visit: https://www.petsplusus.com/service-claims/brochures-guides
Pets Plus Us is a leading Canadian pet insurance provider whose goal is to help pet parents deal with all the joys and challenges of pet ownership. As well as making vet bills more manageable, Pets Plus Us provides their Blue Ribbon Benefits free with any coverage plan*. Receive access to PetHelpFone™, Pet Poison Helpline®, and more! *Blue Ribbon Benefits not available in Quebec. Check Pets Plus Us out on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Pets Plus Us Pet Insurance policies are underwritten by Northbridge Insurance and distributed by PTZ Insurance Services Ltd. & Société d’Assurances Collectives (Sodaco) Inc. in Quebec.

Get a quote today

Leave a review