5
out of 5
POSTED: | BY: Tamitha Betti
Insure your fur kid young or right when you get them and you'll be thrilled with this company!
This is probably the 5th review I've written for Trupanion...and honestly I owe them about 10 more. I have 7 animals insured with Trupanion...1 cat and 6 dogs. All of my fur kids were insured at young ages w/out health problems OR right when I adopted them. I have had over $30,000 of claims paid in the last 9 years. They've covered the following conditions: IVDD back surgery ($5,800), Pancreatitis ($3,000 and ongoing rechecks), Bladder Stone w/Removal ($4000 and ongoing rechecks), Diabetes ($2,400), Hypothyroid ($800), Cushings ($2,000), Cyst Removal ($1,200), TCC Cancer ($10,000 this included all treatment), Unknown Vomiting ($850), Choking on acorn ($1000).
Claims are very easy to file (I do mine through email) and payment is very fast (within 1 week). I've had to call a few times and everyone is always very nice on the phone...and they are available 24/7...unlike most companies only available 'banking hours'.
The MOST IMPORTANT thing is sign up BEFORE your animal has health issues!! SO..what does this mean? While they are young OR immediately after adoption. IF you adopt an in tact animal spay or neuter immediately...this way you are covered for any future mammary or testicular issues. DO NOT wait until your fur kid is sick or has a pile of medical issues!
My rates usually go up the arbitrary 20%, however, there have been a few years I did not receive a premium hike. I started out with $0 deductible, so for me, I am able to keep my rates reasonable by adjusting my deductibles. When your facing a $2500 bill that slightly higher deductible is really not a big deal in my mind.
I also have the additional care riders on all the policies which is helpful if you need it and the price is very reasonable on it as well.
I hope my review helps you with your decision to purchase your policy from Trupanion :)