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: Alex

Very satisfied

On a whim (after seeing how much family members have spent on vet bills) I decided to get pet insurance. The rate isn't too bad, not even $50 a month. 8 months after getting it my dog had a partial bowel obstruction and was in the animal ER for nearly 3 days. Just over $2,000 later I got my dog back (luckily they were able to flush it and he didn't need surgery). It took the animal hospital longer to get the vet to sign the claim form (since I guess that hospital wasn't his normal place to work so they had to track him down) than it took trupanion to process and mail me a check. The pet insurance literally just paid itself off for the next 40 months, well worth it IMO.
1

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POSTED: | BY: Andrew

Bait and Switch

So disappointed in this service. We started coverage on our dog 16 months ago when he was only 4 months old because if what they offered and because they were recommended by our vet. However, just like every other player in the insurance industry, they are only out screw you. The promise of no rate increases based on the pet's age is false. My dog turns 2 next month and conveniently the premium is increasing from $39 to $97, more than doubling what we have been paying. They claim it is because of increased costs in vet care, but my visits to my vet haven't cost me any more than they did a year ago, let alone double. I will be terminating their service, and do what I should have been doing all along; putting the monthly payments into my own account. I do not recommend them, unless you only want reasonable service at a teaser rate for the first few years of your let's life.
5

out of 5

POSTED: | BY: Tara

Trupanion is the best!

I am so thankful for Trupanion! I bought my policy about a year and a half ago and have had to make three claims, one for a major surgery after my lab swallowed rocks and they got stuck in his intestines (almost a $3,000 bill), and two other smaller claims. Every time my claims have been processed quickly and I received my check within ten days. It is a very easy process and I know exactly what to expect from them. Can't say enough good things about this company!
3

out of 5

POSTED: | BY: Fabian

It WAS good

I was satisfied with the coverage and the plan pricing, but they suddenly increased the monthly payments to an outrageous cost. I see other insurance companies almost 80% lower and provide the same coverage with a 9.2 rating. I would go with them if I were you.
5

out of 5

POSTED: | BY: Elizabeth

No brainer

Having watched friends spend lots of money on pet emergencies, I promised myself that if I ever got a dog, I would also get dog insurance. I just didn't expect to need it so fast! Zoey, our lab mix, was attacked & bit by another dog when she was 4 months old. The entire ordeal lasted over a month & included several rounds of antibiotics, surgery to debride the wound along with drainage tubes (EEEW) and that well-loved e-collar for 3 weeks. My total cost was $956. trupanion covered 90% of the costs, less the exam fees, less the laser therapy (which they are considering covering in the future since it is so commonly used these days)and less the deductible of $250. I sent all of the paperwork into them on August 18th and had checks for $524 on August 24th. I also heard from the local trupanion representative throughout. The claims process was super simple, I just faxed the forms in and had email responses immediately. I really wish they covered the laser therapy and the follow up exam fees (luckily my vet saw my dog several times without charging me at all), and I wish I had gone with no deductible, but even so, having the coverage paid for itself, the filing process was painless and trupanion was super fast responding & reimbursing.
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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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