5
out of 5
POSTED: | BY: Sandra
Great
Must make sure the vet makes clear notes to trupion
4.8
out of 5
Number of reviews 27,624
Updated: November 13, 2023
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.
Trupanion was founded in Canada and provides bets-in-class coverage and 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.
To put it simply, there is a reason why 98.7% of Trupanion members stay enrolled every month.
1Based on a December, 2020 Trupanion study analyzing third party hospital claims data comparing pets insured with a Trupanion policy to pets without a Trupanion policy.
*Terms and conditions apply. Please view your sample policy for complete coverage details.
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.
3
out of 5
POSTED: | BY: Nic A
Beware taxes not covered
Trupanion reviewed our claim quickly, but they denied taxes. Taxes are a cost to us. We pay taxes on our premiums, and people health insurance includes coverage on taxes. When we signed up in 2010, taxes were not excluded. Somewhere in between 2010 & 2016, taxes were excluded.
That reduces our payout from 90% to 76%.
After a $1000 deductible. Suddenly the plan is much less worth it. And I just checked all my emails about policy changes. They included this benefit and that increased coverage, but NOWHERE did the emails say "oh and we now deny taxes". The first I see taxes excluded is a policy in 2014. But I didn't get copies of the policy between 2010 and 2014 so maybe it was earlier. Not impressed with this.
5
out of 5
POSTED: | BY: Julianna Grecoe
A trip down the stairs
My four month old puppy in his exuberance fell down the stairs and fractured his femur. Never expected something like this would ever happen and felt terrible.
5
out of 5
POSTED: | BY: Kate Gregory
Trupanion has covered every claim for our dogs
Thanks to Trupanion, we have been able to provide the necessary care for our dogs, including two major surgeries for IBD, cancer, emergency stays, MRI's for spinal disease, medications, dental work, skin disorders, infections, and the rider for additional care has extended our dog's life. She does physical therapy and acupuncture twice a week. Trupanion covers her care. Without it, she would no longer be with us. We have had every single claim ever submitted covered by Trupanion. We will always be Trupanion supporters and will continue to use and recommend them to anyone wanting insurance for their pet(s).
1
out of 5
POSTED: | BY: Traci Laursen
Very dissatisfied with coverage
I am a veterinary technician as well as the owner of a dog training facility in New Mexico. I have recommended Trupanion to clients on countless occasions. I have 2 dogs of my own who have had insurance through Trupanion since I have owned them. One has had coverage since she was about 10 weeks old and she is now 5 years old. The other dog was rescued from a shelter 10 months ago and she is now about 18 months old now. Thankfully, I have never had a claim. On my recommendation, my mother (who is elderly) recently obtained coverage for her dog as well. Unfortunately my mom's dog was slipped while running an agility course and began limping. The dog had been insured for about 3 weeks at the time of the injury. Trupanion has refused to cover the injury, calling it an illness instead. They stated that the dog must have been unhealthy and thus was predisposed to a lameness because a healthy dog would not have come up lame. I feel like they used an unlikely loophole to avoid paying on his injury. I have never heard of a lameness from an acute injury being regarded as an illness, and I don believe a "healthy" dog couldn't develop a lameness after a fall.
Monthly Cost
Monthly cost varies due to multiple factors including: species, breed, age at enrollment, gender, and postal code.
Coverage
One simple plan covers new injuries and illnesses, hereditary, congenital, and chronic conditions—once the deductible is met, Trupanion pays 90% of the remaining invoice.
To view a full list of inclusions and exclusions, check out our sample policy here.
Payout Limits
Unlimited lifetime payouts on eligible conditions with no payout limits-ever.
Deductible
You can choose your deductible from $0 – $1000, in $5 increments, to fit your budget.
Trupanion offers a lifetime, per condition deductible meaning that once the deductible is met for an eligible condition, you never have to meet it again. That condition is covered for life. This is great for chronic conditions that can span the entirety of a pet’s life such as allergies or cancer.
Age Limits
All pets under 14 years old can enroll.
Once enrolled, pets stay insured regardless of age.
Waiting Period
Accidents: 5 days
Illnesses: 30 days
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 all pet insurance providers, Trupanion does not cover pre-existing conditions. Whichever insurer you choose, it pays to enroll early!
*Terms and conditions apply. Please view your sample policy for complete coverage details.
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.
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
$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
Trupanion is a registered trademark owned by Trupanion, Inc. Underwritten in the United States by American Pet Insurance Company and in Canada by Omega General Insurance Company