Trupanion Canada | Pet Insurance Review

4.8

out of 5

Number of reviews 25,888

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.
5

out of 5

POSTED: | BY: M Williams

Insurance should be mandatory for all pet owners

I enrolled my dog shortly after adopting him from the SPCA when he was 5 months old. It made sense to me and despite his relative good health over the years the beginning of 2012 has proven to be challenging for us and him. We noticed a lump on his gums and to make a long story short within 2 weeks of seeing vets and a specialist he had to have a mandebelectomy to remove the cancer and part of his jaw. Without pet insurance we still would have proceeded with the very expensive treatments but it would have resulted in a very hard time for us financially. Even though we still have to cover a large sum of money due to the very expensive fees associated with this type of surgery it is very helpful to know that we won't max out our credit cards and be broke for a long time. Our dog is recovering and our fingers are crossed that he will continue to live a long, happy and healthy life. Thanks Trupanion for offering peace of mind during very emoitonally stressful times.
2

out of 5

POSTED: | BY: Sonny

watch for hidden costs

I have repeatedly attempted to ask the call center reps about exactly what it is that they will not cover since I live on a very very limited budget and I need to know what will and wont be covered BEFORE I submit to all the vet's requests on precedures he feels he MUST do...the vets need our money, or rather want it , one or the other or both so they tend to toss in things that arent particularly necessary especially when you say you have vet insurance. They pad up the bill with non-necessities and you come out with a huge bill that you think Trupanion is going to cover, in my case, 90 percent of it. Then you find out when you call that they for some reason are NOT covering the stated 90 percent that they said they would cover since certain procedures and little things on the bill are simply not covered out of the blue... SORRY, WE DONT COVER THAT....I have tried to ask for specifics on this and it falls on deaf ears to the call center reps who seem not to have the time to go over exactly what is and isnt covered....my cat had a parasitic infection which caused him to fall ill and trupanion turned around and said we dont cover the cost to get rid of parasites... you know ... the ones that caused my cat to become very ill but they say if you pay your insurance they will pay 90 percent of all costs incurred to make sure you cat overcomes his illness... uh huh....money money scam scam... look out folks because Trupanion has apparently one of the higher ratings and this is how t
2

out of 5

POSTED: | BY: Christina

Trupanion Experience

My 1yr old dog had diarrhea that just wouldn't go away so I took him into the vet. They gave fluids, did a fecal exam and prescribed meds. Total claim submitted was $203. They wanted every document under the sun on my pet. Every time I tried to explain that he was only 1 and this was his first illness so he doesn't have much of a file they insisted on more paperwork. As I hadn't settled on one particular vet and had taken him various plays for shots, heartworm meds etc. they asked for the contact info of every Vet he had seen so they could reach out to them. And after providing that info to someone over the phone and seeing nothing happen for over a week I send an email only to hear that she doesn't have any record of a call! So I fax in the receipts/records etc, a few more days go by and finally I get an email saying they are going to cover $56. I should probably add here that up to this point I've paid $900 in premiums. Then I realize that they didn't process the invoice for the Fecal exam. (the vet had put it on a separate invoice the next day because they couldn't get much of a sample on the first day). So I call in AND I send an email to be sure. Rep on the phone says she clearly sees the invoice as they received it on the very first day when I sent it the bills. Nothing happens. Days go by until I send another email stating how unhappy I am. I then get a response telling me they are going to reimburse me for $37 for the fecal exam. At the end of this, I
5

out of 5

POSTED: | BY: Teresa

Good service from Trupanion

In general the process of the claim if very easy to follow with Trupanion. The only part of the process that it's somewhat inneficient it's the response time from the clinic to get the medical records to Trupanion. Not sure if it's a lack of follow up from Trupanion or a lack of response from the Clinic since I need to be checking on both sides. Once Trupanion gets the information, the process is very efficient. I'm happy with the service but I'd be happier if the time of the claim is reduced by improving the process of getting the medical records in a shorter time (It took more than 1 week this time).
4

out of 5

POSTED: | BY: Sadie

very pleasant

thank you for your help sadie seems to be doing better may need another test early Feb to make sure liver medication is helping
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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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