Trupanion Canada | Pet Insurance Review

4.8

out of 5

Number of reviews 27,139

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.
4

out of 5

POSTED: | BY: Eric

Paid but it took time

Our dog had a few claims back to back, within 2 months of starting the policy. We did not do a ton of research on the insurance companies, we chose Trupanion because of the easy plans (Slide your coverage, slide your deductible). It took about a month to get the payment for the claims and they all came at once, even though the claims happened over the course of a few weeks. This was explained to be because the policy was both brand new and there were multiple claims. It was understandable and there were no problems receiving payment when it finally came. The 8/10 was solely because of the payment being 4 weeks or so, other than that Trupanion was great to deal with.
5

out of 5

POSTED: | BY: Cindy

Max Renal Failure Treatment

My beloved Max, a Malamute/GS mix who is approx 13.5 years was dx with Renal Failure this past July. Trupanion was Excellent! They answered every question, they were prompt, and most importantly, they were all very kind during a very difficult time. They live up to every word and beyond of what they promise.
1

out of 5

POSTED: | BY: Anthony

Never switch to Trupanion

They will not cover hereditary and congenital conditions if your pet isn't insured with them from the day he was born. That being said I am sure they would use the 30 day excuse why not to pay even if he was insured from day 1.Our pug, when he was 12 weeks old, (April 2011), we went to the vet for a routine checkup and vaccinations. Our vet made a comment that pugs were prone to stenotic nares and put that in her report. The vet said that he was asymptomatic and nothing needed to be done. If it was an issue we would have had the surgery because he was insured with Pesecure at the time and had been since day 1 We switched our insurance over to Trupanion in May 2013. Biggest mistake of our lives August 2013 our pug developed severe breathing problems due to an elongated soft palate in his throat and requires surgery. They have denied the claim saying it was pre existing, due to the stenotic nares comment when he was 12 weeks old. If you are an owner of a brachycephalic dog I strongly suggest never switching to Trupanion if you are insured with another company. Even if your dog is not brachycephalic I wouldn't switch to them. I made that mistake.
5

out of 5

POSTED: | BY: Suzanne

Extremely Responsive and Timely!

After several days of vomiting, we took our Norfolk terrier to the veterinarian. They X-rayed her to make sure there was no obstruction, did blood work to make sure there was no infection, and gave us medication to settle her stomach. The diagnosis was unspecific gastritis, and within 24 hours, she was fine. We filed a claim with Trupanion as soon as we could. They kept in touch with us through the entire claims process, and paid on the claim very quickly. We have been told that most pet insurance is not worth the money paid for it, as most companies find ways to deny claims. Definitely not so in this case.
4

out of 5

POSTED: | BY: Eric

I like Trupanion

Trupanion works for us. So far, it has delivered what it has promised.
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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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