MetLife | Pet Insurance Review

4.0

out of 5

Number of reviews 652

As one of Fortune magazine’s 2022 “World’s most admired companies,” MetLife is proud to have helped people protect what matters to them for 100+ years. MetLife Pet Insurance continues that tradition with a dedicated team of pet advocates who have been passionately serving pet parents for over 15 years. MetLife Pet Insurance offers pet parents an exceptional product from a best-in-class insurer at an affordable price — focused on flexible product offerings, competitive rates, and innovative policy benefits.
4

out of 5

POSTED: | BY: Ian singer

All around terrible experience - Updated to "Got much better!"

All around terrible experience. Trying to chat via the web or app is useless. Trying to call is the typical insurance game, keep you on hold as long as possible hoping you hang up. Submitted claims, received email confirmation of submission stating "We will be reviewing it soon and will be in touch within the next 3-5 business days." and of course that did not happen. 3 weeks later I've already spent an hour in phone calls trying to make any progress. They gave excuses that didn't even apply to one of the pets claims. Stating they need SOAP notes for any non routine treatments. One pet's claims is only routine. He had zero medical issues. On hold for a manager now. They're making me wait more, it's currently been 20 mins. It's intentional and I'm aware. Let's see how this plays out. Either way everyone should know what the experience is like dealing with these people. I'm sure they train the employees not to call back and let things remain pending while in any loophole available, until finally the frustrated customer has to call. UPDATE I hung up on the call waiting speak with the manager after 35mins. I called back and I'm so glad I did. I spoke with someone who actually cared about how she did her job and the customer. She explained what the previous person did not. That missing piece is what made everything make sense. I have done what was suggested. I'll update this review as things progress. Currently changed from 1 star to 2. Update 2 Nicole rocks! Whoever is reading these reviews from MetLife Pet should know. Spoke with her 24hrs ago and already had one claim paid. She actually explained what the issue was and gave relevant information during our discussion. As opposed to the first person I spoke with who just kept repeating the same thing over and over again and not being very helpful at all. Upgrading the stars to 3. There's still pending claims being worked through. I'll come back with a final update. Final Update I changed to 4 stars. In the end our lil furry guys were appropriately covered. Nicole really saved the day. It took one call with her to change the whole process and get reimbursed in a timely fashion. She took an extra minute to explain how things work. Had Nicole been my first call, more than likely I woulda never ended up here. Any one have problems ask for Nicole! haha
1

out of 5

POSTED: | BY: michele palladino

BIRTH DEFECTS AND CONGENITAL ARE PRE-EXISTING

I bought this insurance because they claim to cover hereditary/congenital. Well that is a load of garbage. My dog had a very rare skeletal muscle hamartoma - it was congenital (as he was born with it) as well as Von Willebrand. Now at the time I got the insurance I was only aware of the Von Willebrand's but they told me it would be covered. Well we submit for his surgery to have his throat mass removed after waiting on a final histopathology only to be denied. They deemed it PREEXISTING. of course it was preexisting it was congenital. He was born with it.
5

out of 5

POSTED: | BY: ZZ

Very satisgfied

I am so glad the Nevada Humane Society told us about MetLife Pet Insurance when we adopted our cat. This is excellent. Within the very first month I had to get my cat surgery for his teeth, and they reimbursed quite a lot. I was hardly expecting anything. This was my first month after all. But the claims filing was quick, and they reimbursed me very quickly. The options for receiving the reimbursement were quick and through. I filed my claim on Nov 27. I was notified about the reimbursement by Dec 9. I am so glad I got this insurance. My benefits were clearly explained, and I am very satisfied. Thanks to this, I will be able to take good care of my cat.
2

out of 5

VETERINARIAN: VCA Animal Clinic

POSTED: | BY: Michael Gardner

Definitely not happy

I've had pet insurance since my dogs were puppies. I switched to metlife because my husband got a discount through his work. I had healthy paws, and they were great! Metlife? I feel scammed. I filed a claim back in Feb of this year and the bill went towards the deductible. Now, I filed a new claim, and again, this bill went towards the deductible? How and why? I've emailed them asking them, but I get no responses. About to call them, but I'm sure I'll get the run around. So far, in definitely not happy with this company.
1

out of 5

POSTED: | BY: Catherine Levesque

Terrible experience x 2

They asked for me to contact them further to my review but nothing changed. It is like talking to a wall.

Monthly Cost

The cost of pet insurance depends on a variety of factors, including the species, breed, sex, and age of your pet. Where you live also helps determine what you pay. The type of coverage you need will affect costs, too.

Coverage

Reimbursement for up to 90% of vet costs.

Payout Limits

Deductible

Customizable deductibles from $50-$500

Age Limits

No upper age limits. Pets must be at least 8 weeks old to enroll.

Waiting Period

Accident – policy effective date (1 day waiting period); Illness – 14 days

Exclusions

Protect your pet’s health and your wallet with MetLife Pet Insurance. With a hassle-free claims process, convenient mobile app, and reimbursement in less than two weeks, it’s easy to take the best care of your pet. Get a quote in two minutes or less!

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