Trupanion Canada | Pet Insurance Review

4.8

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Number of reviews 25,875

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Updated: May 29, 2024

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.
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out of 5

POSTED: | BY: Ruth Perratt

Premiums have gone up by over $40 in 2 years

Premiums have gone up by over $40 in only 2 years. Company does not cover majority of vet bill costs. In comparison with other pet insurance currently in use TruPanion covers less and costs 2.5 times more.
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4

out of 5

POSTED: | BY: Crystal Nash

Fast coverage but note the details.

I can say that I have appreciated the ability to contact via the website. Our puppy had a potential cancer diagnosis and I was very grateful for the insurance coverage. My issue is some of the details. We have a $500 deductible, and Trupanion pays 90% after. But it's not really a deductible of $500, is more like $565, because they apply the 90% rule to the deductible. It's confusing to figure out when your puppy is sick. Especially with concurrent issues. As well, for those of us, who don't read details easily, you are not being paid for the Vet exam. If your dog has an ongoing issue or there are exploratory tests being done, you may require multiple Vet visits and they won't be covered. So most of the customer service has been great. Honestly, outside that experience and the deductible issue, I would have given Trupanian a 4.5. I think doctors exams should be covered, hence not the full 5 stars. **Trupanian did reach out, and we had a good conversation. I was happy with the response to my concerns. I am keeping some of my review up, because I do think that contracts can be a bit confusing, and it helps to really understand some of the details.
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out of 5

POSTED: | BY: Dylan Saam-Derr

After 4 years of trupanion Im cancelling, theyre a waste of money.…

After 4 years of trupanion my dachschund had an accident and needed care in the form of physiotherapy and was denied coverage, less than a month later I recieved an email from trupanion saying that they were INCREASING the cost of my coverage, so now they want me to pay more and they aren't even covering her for what she needs. Absolutely garbage and I'm canceling my coverage with them, issues like this were the entire reason I wanted pet insurance and got it right from the start and this is so infuriating.
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out of 5

POSTED: | BY: P Sam

This company is a rip off

This company is a rip off . What they claim don't believe. They said that your first emergency is free. It cost me 800$ for my emergency with my new puppy. Then my family and I go on vacation they decided to withdraw with no communication money out of my account . I canceled my policy immediately. Don't waste your time with this company . They are falsely advertising benefits.
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out of 5

POSTED: | BY: R Ferguson

Outrageous price increases

I have been with this company for a little over 5 years now and I am sorry to lower their ratings. However, they are getting out of hand with this price increases and its becoming unacceptable. I went from the last increase to $183 to now $215. That is ridiculous! The only reason I give them with 2 stars is because outside of their price increase I never had an issue. I will start to shop around!
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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 Canada Pet Insurance detail
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  
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