They were Great - until they changed underwriters.
I loved Pet's Best. I signed up for it within a day of it becoming available in my state! I recommended it to family, friends, strangers - anyone with a dog that would listen! They paid every claim submitted in a timely manner - and with absolutely no problems.
And now they've changed underwriters - and no longer are keeping one of their promises. They HAD a wonderful program where you could pay an extra $12 a year and have your dogs premiums stay the same until their 8th birthday. When I saw this I thought "WOW - you'd be crazy NOT to do that". I used that as a selling point to have a good friend get the policy even though money was tight at their house.
I read the agreement carefully and looked for any loop holes - but when I read the part of the contract that said
'Discontinuation of Fixed Premium Program: the company may, at any time in its discretion, discontinue offering the Fixed Premium option to new insured. The company, however, will continue to honor and provide the Fixed Premium optional coverage for any existing insured who has purchased the option prior to termination of the program,
subject to the terms and conditions of this policy.'
I figured - GREAT! I'm in the program - I'll just have the yearly fees automatically be deducted - and even if they discontinue the program I'll still be fine - it says right there that they will continue to honor the fixed premium.
Well - my policy auto renewed 2 weeks ago - and when it did I was told that the underwriter changed to Aetna and they were discontinuing the fixed premium program. I thought to myself 'that's fine - my original policy states they'll honor the program even if discontinued'. Well - apparently not. Apparently their policies and honor mean nothing. Since Aetna doesn't want to continue with the program - they will discontinue it for everyone - no matter what the original policy states. And it's not even a tiny raise in price - for me it's an increase of $150 a year for the premium and an additional $25 per visit for the deductible.
Now, unfortunately I can't sing their praises everywhere I go - since I have no way of knowing what they will decide to change next - and can't trust that they will hold true to our original agreement.
- INSURER:
Pets Best
- POSTED: 08/11/2009
- BY: Crystal
- BREED:
- AGE OF PET: 0 - 3
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Very happy with this coverage
I have had other insurances for my pets and for the value and coverage it's amazing. Just like a person there's a deductible but after that everything is pretty much covered. I am very happy with the coverage and always amazed at how quickly you get reimbursed.
- INSURER:
Embrace
- POSTED: 08/10/2009
- BY: Denise
- BREED:
- AGE OF PET: 0 - 3
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Embrace Treats Our Pup Like Family
The past eight months have been quite challengeing emotionally for my husband and I. Our 3 yr old boxer, Mable has been diagnosed with Kidney Disease, high blood pressure and they found a mass growing on her jawbone. Luckily we have a great vet and Embrace to help us through the many surgeries. Mable is like an actual child to us and we would do whatever it takes to keep her healthy. Thankfully, Embrace has helped us through financially without hassle. Not only have they not denied us on reimbursement but, they ask how she's doing and send belly rubs and kisses! Their support is warm and sincere and I couldn't recommend a better insurance provider for your child...I mean pet!
- INSURER:
Embrace
- POSTED: 08/07/2009
- BY: Katie
- BREED:
- AGE OF PET: 0 - 3
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I highly recommend Trupanion
Trupanion processes claims extremely quickly. I have been very happy with Trupanion and would recommend it to anyone considering pet insurance. I only wish they would consider covering medicine for pica (when pets eat non-food items, like rubber gloves and electrical cords) because the medications which curtail the behavior are relatively inexpensive compared to the cost of surgery. As a result of the pica, my cat has had two endoscopies and one abdominal surgery. Medications for "behavioral problems" aren't covered, but should be for pica when it can cost thousands of dollars for medical procedures and prevent injury to a pet.
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I highly recommend Trupanion
Trupanion processes claims extremely quickly. I have been very happy with Trupanion and would recommend it to anyone considering pet insurance. I only wish they would consider covering medicine for pica (when pets eat non-food items, like rubber gloves and electrical cords) because the medications which curtail the behavior are relatively inexpensive compared to the cost of surgery. As a result of the pica, my cat has had two endoscopies and one abdominal surgery. Medications for "behavioral problems" aren't covered, but should be for pica when it can cost thousands of dollars for medical procedures and prevent injury to a pet.
- INSURER:
Trupanion
- POSTED: 08/04/2009
- BY: Carol
- BREED:
- AGE OF PET: 0 - 3
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Quick, personal,and professional service
Yeah to Embrace! I was surprised how quickly and efficiently my claim was handled. Being that I work in the health care industry (with people, not pets) myself and deal daily with the run-around that most often occurs before settling claims, I was expecting to have to fight for my reimbursement when my dog needed vet care. Embrace was so professional to work with; an agent was available to speak with upon one call, the claim form was easy to fill out, I received immediate feedback regarding the status of my claim, and reimbursement was in the mail within 2 weeks. I know some major Insurance companies that could learn a thing or two about customer service from Embrace. Keep up the good work!
- INSURER:
Embrace
- POSTED: 07/25/2009
- BY: Teru
- BREED:
- AGE OF PET: 0 - 3
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PetsBest is the Best
PetsBest is the best insurance company out there in my opinion. My dog got a herniated disk a month ago and we had to take him to MedVet and see the specialist.We had to do bloodwork, MRI, x-rays, surgery, hospitalization, medication and more. After all said and done, it cost around $4000. PetsBest approved my claim 5 days after it was submitted with no questions asked. I had other small claims in the past that were taken care of as well, but this one was by far the biggest expense, that I was not prepared for. Thank you PetsBest for being there. My dog is walking again:)
- INSURER:
Pets Best
- POSTED: 07/20/2009
- BY: Sam
- BREED:
- AGE OF PET: 0 - 3
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Outstanding Customer Service!!!!!
Four months after I adopted my sweet little black lab "Honey," she decided to eat a good portion of a rug in my home! As a result, she had emergency surgery; needless to say, I was very worried! The only thing that I did not have to worry about was how Embrace would work to process her claims and reimburse me as quickly as possible.
From the moment I dealt with the Service Representative, Christine Wrona, I knew that processing Honey's claims would be easy! I received courteous, prompt response to every question and genuine concern for Honey.
Well, the story ended well...Honey is fine but I keep a close eye on her. Like other Labs, she loves to eat but I did not think it applied to rugs!! I could not recommend Embrace strongly enough!!!
- INSURER:
Embrace
- POSTED: 07/16/2009
- BY: Cathy
- BREED:
- AGE OF PET: 0 - 3
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This Plan is a SHAM. Do not waste your money!
After making me jump through hoops to download their forms and take them to my Vet to fill out. this company covered NOTHING! I'm embarressed that I bothered my Vet and her staff to file any of the paperwork at all.The claims reps are company all the way and really of no help.
I would never recommend this Insurence to anyone for any reason.
My overall rating of this company is a big fat 0.
I plan on contacting the AKC and giving them good scolding for endorsing this company to begin with.
- INSURER:
AKC
- POSTED: 07/13/2009
- BY: Vickie
- BREED:
- AGE OF PET: 0 - 3
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Essential Plus
I love the coverage. It has paid for itself in the year that I have had it. I have always had top customer service and quick claim payment. I just wish coverage was more affordable but that is they way of life with insurance.
- INSURER:
AKC
- POSTED: 07/07/2009
- BY: K.
- BREED:
- AGE OF PET: 0 - 3
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