Nationwide | Pet Insurance Review

4.8

out of 5

Number of reviews 21,407

As the largest provider of pet health insurance in the U.S., Nationwide currently insures over 600,000 dogs, cats, birds and exotic pets for medical conditions related to illnesses, injuries accidents and wellness care. Learn more about Nationwide’s plan options, read thousands of customer reviews and get a quote so you can make an informed choice about your pet insurance provider.
5

out of 5

POSTED: | BY: Debbie

Very pleased with VPI

Very please with their service, filing claims and customer service. We have two dogs and have certainly been pleased with the insurance and would recommend to others with pets.
5

out of 5

POSTED: | BY: Gail D'Amelio

I have it for me, why not my Babies

I got my first pet ever in 1999 for my mother who became anorexic after a stroke. She wouldn't eat ever and lost over 50 lbs. so I came home with a kitty. My first pet at age 55. Had no experience with pets, vets, or anything. Completely ignorant. I saw an ad for Pet Insurance, did some research, and purchased the pet insurance with VPI for our Toby David. I have used VPI for Gabriella, Nannete, and now Tesa Maria, and Tommi Joseph. VPI is Wonderful, automatic, there via their website, auto payment, submit a claim, vet recognized everywhere and have received more and more publicity as more and more pet owners utilize pet insurance. We take care of ourselves, why not our pets.After my experience of gratitude to my babies, who kept my mother company and brought her back to life by eating and feeding them, they deserve nothing else but the best. VPI is my Insurance of Choice because I love my babies and love VPI. They send birthday cards, letters of sympathy. I love VPI
2

out of 5

POSTED: | BY: Happy Helena

Stingy payouts

Over 10 years in the life of the dog, I paid over $5000 more in vet bills than I got reimbursed, plus the $7000 cost of the policy over 10 yrs. So, I lost $12,500 when my bills were only $8700! One $1100 visit to a heart specialist was reimbursed at only $460. One $2200 bill was reimbursed at $684. All these were legitimate veterinary expenses and I was shocked at how meager the reimbursement was. I won't recommend this company, and won't use it for other pets.
5

out of 5

POSTED: | BY: Ann

Unexpected Illness

I bought this policy thinking I would need it towards the end of life when the dog got older. My 1 1/2 year old dog simple wouldn't move and was whining in pain. I was terrified. After a lot of diagnostic procedures it was determined it had something to do with her joints. We were given medication but no real diagnosis. Luckily after a day or 2 the medication worked and she was back to normal and the bill was over $1400. VPI paid for most of it and I am grateful to have had the foresight to buy the insurance policy.
5

out of 5

POSTED: | BY: Alissa

I love VPI

We bought a policy for a beautiful puppy, Bruiser, without really thinking we would ever need it. After 4 short months of owning bruiser, he had a terrible accident, for which he needed major invasive surgery. We had to pay over $2,500 out of pocket to cover his procedure. Not only did VPI pay for the surgery, they also covered a preventative procedure that we included to ensure that his stomach would never twist. We filed the claim and were paid the vast majority back within 2 weeks. VPI is awesome and I highly recommend them to everyone who loves their pet!

Monthly Cost

Policies start at approximately $12 per month.

Coverage

Nationwide offers a variety of plans offering varying levels of coverage. The company’s most popular plan, Whole Pet with Wellness, offers 90% reimbursement for accident, injury, illness and wellness care, inclusive of exam fees. All Nationwide members have complimentary 24/7 access to vethelpline.

Payout Limits

Depending on the plan selected, there may be annual benefit limits or per incident benefit allowances. There is no annual limit for the company’s most popular plan, Whole Pet with Wellness.

Deductible

Annual deductibles range from $0 to $1,000. Most popular annual deductible for Whole Pet with Wellness is $250.

Age Limits

No age restriction to enroll in company’s most popular plan, Whole Pet with Wellness. Other plans may have age restrictions.

Waiting Period

14-day waiting period after application approved and payment of premium is received.

Exclusions

Pre-existing conditions are not covered on any plans (if a condition is curable, it may be eligible for review if pet remains treatment-free for at least six months). Whole Pet with Wellness covers nearly all veterinary expenses. Notable exclusions include boarding and grooming.
Since 1982, Nationwide has helped pet owners protect what matters most. As the largest provider of pet health insurance in the U.S., Nationwide currently insures over 600,000 dogs, cats, birds and exotic pets for medical conditions related to illnesses, injuries accidents and wellness care. In 2015, it introduced Whole Pet with Wellness, the only U.S. pet health insurance plan offering complete coverage for injuries, accidents, illnesses and wellness care. Policies range from nose-to-tail coverage to routine pet care plans that offer reimbursement for wellness exams and preventive treatments.

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