Lemonade | Pet Insurance Review

“Insurance That Doesn’t Suck”? Think Again. Lemonade proudly markets itself as “Insurance That Actually Helps” and “Insurance That Doesn’t Suck” — but my experience has been exactly the opposite. I purchased pet insurance to protect my dog, Ellie, and instead was met with a series of frustrating, borderline absurd claim denials that make it clear this company is far more committed to avoiding payouts than supporting pet owners. Ellie needed surgery for a fractured tooth — something explicitly stated in their policy as covered if caused by an injury. Yet Lemonade denied the claim, claiming the fracture was due to periodontal disease, with no definitive evidence to back that up. When I challenged this and offered to provide clarification from my vet, I was told the record “didn’t support” coverage — unless I personally tracked down and resubmitted more proof. So much for help. Separately, Ellie’s eye and ear infections were denied as “pre-existing” based on seasonal allergy notes from months before — even though there's no way to prove these new conditions were caused by the same issue. According to Lemonade, any past symptom means nothing remotely similar will ever be covered again. That’s not reasonable — it’s predatory. Lemonade’s entire process feels engineered to deny coverage through technicalities and generalizations. It’s exhausting, disingenuous, and absolutely does not live up to the promises in their branding. I’ve canceled my policy, and I’ll be warning others: If you're looking for pet insurance that actually helps — Lemonade isn’t it.

I picked them because of the high ratings and price. After submitting two claims with them it has been nothing short of a scam. They conjure up the most ridiculous things to deny a claim and you can’t even speak to a live person to try and voice your opinion or attempt to prove that their information is blatantly false and nefarious. It is a frustrating merry go round of lies. I’ve given up. And now my dog needs to see a specialist and may need surgery and I have no insurance and now he will be considered to have an underlying condition that won’t be covered by a new carrier. I despise this company

Find a way to increase your premium each year and say they can decrease it if you decrease your coverage. Only filed one claim in the last year and I paid them more than they paid me. Emailed with complaint and Jeff/ Jess were of no assistance. They blamed it on state wide increase and inflation… but if it’s inflation then my coverage should also increase to ensure I can cover potential costs at a vet if needed. Just a money hungry company. Spending an extra $200 for same plan as previous year and no pet health changes. Also for claim submission on the app it’s all robot auto replies not a human.

IU've had Lemonade for 2 years and I will be grateful to be rid of them soon. They encourage claims to be submitted via cell phone. They don't cover any "alternative methods" which I knew from the beginning. When I tried to submit a claim via cell, it was difficult. First, they wanted vet notes, that was fine. Then they wanted everything broken down into separate costs. Jess helped me so much and it took her a few days to tell me what I was due. I find the "fur baby" syndrome off-putting and they have other cute little titles. When I wanted to submit my 1st claim, they asked me for a photo of Tachi. I told them I didn't have time. I wondered why they wasted so much of my time. Healthy Paws and Embrace were wonderful. I didn't ever feel that submitting a claim was difficult. With Lemonade, I was asked for the blood tests, the vet notes and anything else they might want. I don't like working on my phone because it was so difficult to break down costs, as Lemonade asked for them. I was told that I could do everything that could rival Embrace and Healthy Pets. How wrong they were. I have never encountered such a complicated process to simply submit a claim. Maybe others are more agile on the cell phone. I do a lot of things on my phone but anything to do with money is from my laptop. Soon we'll be freed from their clutches and that will be a happy day.

Waste of time. Coming here for 20 years doesnt matter, they don't care about the animals Just how much money they can make off you. Don't bother calling you will be on hold forever just so they can give you a crap excuse as to why you're considered a new patient and not welcome. Happy holidays, they don't care if your animal needs help, they would rather lose your paperwork and say they aren't accepting "new" patients. I will make sure everyone i know either doesn't go here or transfers to an actual caring vets office. Rude and ruthless.