Trupanion | Pet Insurance Review

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out of 5

Number of reviews 63,015

Pets can be full of surprises-so their insurance coverage shouldn’t be. That’s why Trupanion is dedicated to helping pets we love get the care they need. They’ve been around for more than 20 years, making them experts and setting standards for the industry. One perk of this, and what they pride themselves on, is the amount they pay out to pet owners for each claim. Paying out more on the dollar than any other pet insurance provider. To date they have paid out $2 Billion in claims and have insured nearly 1 million pets. Trupanion pets lead longer happier lives.1 Pets insured with Trupanion lived longer than pets without Trupanion because pet parents didn’t have to worry about the cost of the care their pet needed. Depending on the plan Trupanion covers up to 90% of eligible expenses, has unlimited payouts-always, and can pay your vet bill, within seconds, at time of checkout, so all you pay is your portion (anything not covered by Trupanion). They have transformed the way pet insurance handles claims by eliminating the reimbursement process. To put it simply, there is a reason why 98.7% of Trupanion members stay enrolled every month. 1 Based on a November 2020 internal study analyzing third party hospital claims data comparing pets insured with a Trupanion policy to pets without a Trupanion policy. * Terms and Conditions apply. Policy details vary by state, please review your states policy for full coverage details. Not all veterinarians accept direct payment. Ask your veterinarian about Trupanion Vet Direct Pay. Underwritten in Canada by Omega General Insurance Company and in the United States by American Pet Insurance Company and ZPIC Insurance Company, 6100-4th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98108. Administered in Canada by Canada Pet Health Insurance Services, Inc. dba trupanion and in the United States by Trupanion Managers USA, Inc. (CA license No. 0G22803, NPN 9588590). Please visit AmericanPetInsurance.com to review all available pet health insurance products. Source: Survey commissioned by dvm360, from April 19-June 9, 2022
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out of 5

POSTED: | BY: Sara Eidel

Bailey. Has tummy problems.

Whenever I have called. Everyone is always. Very. Nice . I always. Get my claims. Settled. Right. Away
5

out of 5

POSTED: | BY: Barbara Hernandez

Charlie Girl's Pet Insurance Claims

While I have this insurance since my pet was 6 weeks, and she is now going on 11 years, I have fortunately only had to make a few claims. Luckily, they have been processed quickly and painlessly.
5

out of 5

POSTED: | BY: Lipica Shah

Wonderful customer service easy to understand the policies and quick response.

Wonderful customer service, easy to understand the policies, and quick response.
5

out of 5

POSTED: | BY: Vicki Kleinman

Your claim requirements are confusing and misleading.

Your claim requirements are confusing and misleading.
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POSTED: | BY: Jim Stancampiano

We have not enjoyed dealing with Trupanion

We have not enjoyed dealing with Trupanion pet insurance. Our primary difficulty has been with getting an accurate and fair coverage summary. The process has been painful at best and we're very upset with how they determine pre-existing conditions. For starters we adopted our puppy at 12weeks old and the summary process kept trying to get information about her from before she was our pet. We were only provided with a Florida standard pet adoption form stating her vaccination record and that she had been examined. Trupanion kept insisting on getting more information from her vet before adoption. After considerable back and forth they ultimately just changed the start date of her coverage to after her visit with our vet...no big deal if there had not been a couple months of pain getting to that point. This should have been the solution from day one. They also had access to our exam records from our vet. Based on us (as new pug owners) asking our vet about how her eyes faced sideways (this was in the vet notes for some reason). They are excluding coverage for her eyes as pre-existing condition. Our vet wrote a detailed note explaining that there was no issue with her eyes and there never was a condition with her eyes...she's just a pug and they have weird looking eyes to a new owner. Because we had the audacity to ask our vet about them now they're not covered. This policy process is a rip-off...word to the wise don't ask any questions on your vet exam. Word to the wiser...go with a different company for pet insurance.

Monthly Cost

Your monthly premium is determined by multiple factors including your pet’s species, gender, breed, age, zip code, and the deductible amount you choose if your policy allows.

Coverage

Depending on your plan, the Trupanion policy pays up to 100% of your vet bill for all eligible expenses. There are unlimited payout limits, always and Trupanion will never increase or cancel your coverage because of claims you submit. Coverage includes new accidents and illnesses, hereditary, congenital, and chronic conditions, diagnostic tests, hospital stays, and much more. Trupanion prides itself on paying out more on the dollar than any other provider and has paid out nearly $2 billion in claims to date.

Payout Limits

The Trupanion policy* has no payout limits, so whether your pet needs one quick visit or a lifetime of care, your coverage won’t quit. That can mean a big difference if your pet develops a chronic condition requiring extended care like allergies, diabetes, or even cancer.

Deductible

If your Trupanion policy has a deductible, you can customize it to fit your budget. You can choose from $50 to $1,000 in increments of $5, or choose to have no deductible at all. Trupanion deductibles are per-condition and good for the life of your pet. That means no annual resets-once a deductible is met, you never have to pay the deductible for that condition again.

Age Limits

All new pets can enroll from birth until their 14th birthday. Once your pet is enrolled, they can be enrolled for life

Waiting Period

Waiting periods vary by state. Please see your states policy for full coverage details. However, other providers may have additional waiting periods for congenital conditions like hip dysplasia, Trupanion does not.

Exclusions

Trupanion was developed to protect you and your pet from unexpected illnesses and injuries. That means we don’t cover “predictable” care costs that you can plan ahead for, like: Examination fees Wellness and preventive care Elective, or cosmetic procedures Sales tax, where applicable Like many other pet insurance providers, Trupanion does not cover pre-existing conditions. Whichever insurer you choose, it pays to enroll early! * Terms and Conditions apply. Coverage may vary by state. Not all veterinarians accept direct payment. Ask your veterinarian about Trupanion Vet Direct Pay. Underwritten in Canada by Omega General Insurance Company and GPIC Insurance Company and in the United States by American Pet Insurance Company and ZPIC Insurance Company, 6100-4th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98108. Please visit AmericanPetInsurance.com to review all available pet health insurance products.
Trupanion was founded in 2000 with the goal to help pet owners plan for the unexpected and take the cost out of the care equation. They believe that the pets—and the veterinary professionals who help them—deserve better. That’s why Trupanion is a proud member of the North American Pet Health Insurance Association. We’re committed to sharing industry data, supporting animal welfare organizations, and working with federal and state regulators to help more pets get better care. Our members know we’re ahead of the pack, because there’s pet insurance—then there’s Trupanion: 24/7/365 Member Support—yes, even on holidays 20+ years of experience Nearly $2 Billion paid in claims Over 800,000 pets protected Unlimited Payouts The only provider that can pay your veterinarian directly at checkout* Accepted everywhere in the USA, Canada, Puerto Rico, and Australia * At participating hospitals

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