Spot | Pet Insurance Review

4.6

out of 5

Number of reviews 11,404

Spot is committed to helping pets lead longer, healthier lives by providing pet health insurance with best-in-breed service and high-quality coverage.  This is especially important at a time when vet care is becoming more expensive each year. Spot’s focus is to provide pet owners with the tools to help create a world of healthier pets and happier owners. Our pets are part of our pack, and it’s important to treat them with the same respect as our human family. A big part of that is to provide proper healthcare for our furry friends and enable a healthy lifestyle for pet families at both ends of the leash. With the costs of today’s pet care, having Spot in your corner is helpful for your pet’s health and wellness needs. Spot policies help cover a wide range of covered conditions such as accidents, illnesses, medications, diagnostics, exams for covered conditions, and treatment—even alternative therapies. Spot also provides preventative plans, which include dental cleanings, vaccinations, flea prevention and more for a little extra cost! Spot wants pet parents to worry less and play more with their furry family. Discover the peace of mind of having Spot Pet Insurance.
4

out of 5

POSTED: | BY: Ashley Birckbichler

When we had an emergency and had to…

When we had an emergency and had to make the first claim I have ever made i had to call. The service provider on the phone was so helpful and calm I was so thankful I had this service. Currently our pup is recovering from a major surgery. My claim is queued and I am thankful for the day she is all cleared.
5

out of 5

POSTED: | BY: Deborah Scopa

Great customer service and prompt payment of claims

They have a very user friendly website and pay their claims promptly
5

out of 5

POSTED: | BY: Pauline Bouchard

Submitted claim and it was settled and…

Submitted claim and it was settled and refunded in a matter of a few days. Prompt service! Also very helpful answering questions.
1

out of 5

POSTED: | BY: Joshua

Spot Pet Insurance Finds Every Excuse Not To Pay

My experience with Spot Pet Insurance was an absolute nightmare once real veterinary expenses started happening. Collecting premiums every month was never a problem for them, but the second claims were submitted, the company suddenly became experts at twisting unrelated medical issues into “pre-existing conditions” to avoid paying. What made this even worse was the complete lack of transparency. Claims were denied with vague, generic explanations instead of clear evidence or detailed reasoning. Multiple unrelated conditions were lumped together under broad assumptions, and requests for line-by-line claim reviews or specific policy justification were met with canned responses that answered nothing. The entire process felt designed to frustrate customers into giving up. Instead of helping during an already emotional and financially stressful time, Spot created even more stress through delays, deflection, and blanket denials. The marketing promises and the actual claims experience felt like two completely different realities. If you are shopping for pet insurance, do yourself a favor and research companies with a proven history of honoring claims fairly. In my experience, Spot was far more interested in protecting payouts than protecting pets.
1

out of 5

POSTED: | BY: SpotSucks

Spot, please stop trying to silence a genuine review

Spot this company seriously monitors people's reviews and will take down most negative ones but also leave enough to make them look realistic. In my opinion, this is one way that they intimidate you and they have tried to do this on trustpilot. To have my reviews removed. Spot has committed insurance fraud and all staff I've contacted as blown me off for weeks if not months. If Spot replies to this comment, then it will be proof positive they only care about saving face and don't give a darn about me and my pet. Also, every single time there is a bad review, someone posts a 5-star review pretty much an hour after Spot replies. I believe they are paying for positive reviews bc the timing reveals a pattern AND bc Spot clearly does shady things to preserve a rapidly deteriorating reputation. Cesar Milan will not save you and it looks like he revoked his support of your company anyway. Creepy bunch.

Monthly Cost

Rates start at: $10 (for accident only), $16 (Complete Coverage). plan costs vary based on plan type, pet breed, age, and location.

Coverage

The pay-out amount is based on the actual vet bill, at a rate pre-selected by the customer: 90%, 80% or 70%

Payout Limits

Annual limits can be set by the customer, ranging from $2,500 to $20,000, including an unlimited option. No lifetime limits.

Deductible

$100, $250, $500, $750 or $1000 annually.

Age Limits

No upper age limits. Pets must be at least 8 weeks old to enroll.

Waiting Period

There are no waiting periods for preventive care. Coverage begins 14 days after date listed on policy for accidents, illnesses, and knee/ligament conditions.

Exclusions

Pre-existing conditions, cosmetic procedures and breeding costs are not covered. Spot Pet Insurance has two Preventive Care plans that can be added to help cover a pet’s wellness care, including annual exams, vaccinations, tests, dental cleanings and flea/heartworm preventive. Preventive Care plans reimburse up to a set amount for each listed treatment. If your pet exhibited symptoms of a knee and ligament condition at any time, prior to enrollment or during a waiting period, all ligament and knee conditions will be excluded. Ligament and Knee are conditions involving a ligament, patella, meniscus or soft tissue disorder of the knee. Accident-Only coverage available. for a full list of exclusions visit spotpetins.com/sample-policy
Spot Pet Insurance is committed to helping pets lead longer, healthier lives by providing pet insurance with affordable and customizable plan options. Plans cover accidents, injuries, illnesses and more, and features simplified reimbursement based on percentage of invoice. Preventive Care is available at an additional cost. Policyholders can use any licensed vet, including coverage eligible mobile and virtual vets. Insurance plans are underwritten by United States Fire Insurance Company. Insurance plans are marketed and produced by Spot Insurance Services, LLC. (NPN # 19246385)

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