Pets Best | Pet Insurance Review

4.3

out of 5

Number of reviews 12,685

Founded by veterinarian Dr. Jack Stephens, Pets Best insures cats and dogs in every state and has paid nearly $150 million in claims since 2005. is recommended by veterinarians across the U.S. Learn more about Pets Best 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: Kathryn Ramos

I will recommend Pets Best Insurance to everyone

Pets Best not only covered our recent claim, but paid above and beyond what we expected. Our little dog had to be put to sleep and I just dreaded having to make the call to cancel our insurance on him. But I didn't have to. Based on our claim, Pets Best knew that we had lost him and sent a lovely note, via email, expressing condolences on our loss and letting us know that they had canceled the policy and were issuing us a refund. Not having to make that call, as well as the reimbursement of the vet bills, really relieved some of our burden at a very difficult time. Thank you, Pets Best!
5

out of 5

POSTED: | BY: Doris

Prompt and responsive

My pet has been insured through Pets best for several years now. Thankfully, I purchased the insurance several years ago, and several months later, my pet lost his sight due to Cataract/Glaucoma. I take him to his eye specialist several times a year and am prescribed prescriptions and have never had any issues with claims. The claims are processed within days. They are excellent.
5

out of 5

POSTED: | BY: Lorrie

UTI covered

Pets Best covered most of the charge I received from my dog's UTI. It was made easy by scanning and sending. Direct deposit also makes it easy to receive payment.
5

out of 5

POSTED: | BY: CR

Can't Imagine Going Without

I took my cat to the vet because she was throwing up daily. Never did I imagine the diagnosis would be cancer, and she'd be gone less than 3 weeks later. Thankfully she had the feline illness plan from Pets Best and I was able to get her the best care and explore all our treatment options without worrying about running up a huge credit card bill. When she passed, private cremation was even covered, and that meant a lot to me.
5

out of 5

POSTED: | BY: Jan Cookson

This IS the BEST pet insurance.

I have had other pet insurance, but will now only use Pets Best. Our dog has allergies and we see specialists along with our regular vet. There has never been an issue with the number of visits. Payment is easy at 90% for our policy. None of the reasonable and customary stuff. Filing a claim is so fast and easy. I use the on line service. Payment is also fast and easy. I have told all my pet owner friends about Pets Best. When your pet is ill your do not want to worry about what is covered, filing a claim and when will you be paid. The representatives I have spoken with are so knowledgeable and understanding.

Monthly Cost

$6 and up, depending on your chosen plan.

Coverage

Accident and Illness plans with optional reimbursement levels of 70%, 80%, or 90% after the deductible. Flat Rate Accident coverage for $9/month for dogs and $6/month for cats. (Available in most states). Two optional Wellness plans to cover routine care. 24/7 Pet Helpline, powered by whiskerDocs is included on all policies. The pay-out amount is based on your actual vet bill. Reimbursements are sent directly to CareCredit credit card when chosen as your default reimbursement method. Choose to have your eligible claim payment reimbursed directly back to your CareCredit card.

Payout Limits

$5000 -Unlimited annual limit, depending on your chosen plan. Unlimited lifetime limits.

Deductible

$50 – $1,000 annually.

Age Limits

Pet must be at least 7 weeks old to enroll. Pets Best does not restrict coverage or availability for older pets.

Waiting Period

A waiting period refers to the amount of time after enrolling before your pet is eligible for coverage. Waiting periods vary by the type of coverage and start on the effective date of your policy. Once met, waiting periods are waived for continuous, uninterrupted policy renewals. Pets Best offers some of the shortest waiting periods in the industry following the policy effective date. Get a quote for specific information on waiting periods in your state.

Exclusions

Pre-existing conditions are not covered. Elective and preventive procedures are not covered.
Pets Best was founded by veterinarian Dr. Jack Stephens, whose passion for saving pets led him on a mission to provide access to comprehensive, yet affordable, animal healthcare. Pets Best offers pet insurance for dogs and cats in every state and has paid nearly $150 million in claims since 2005. Pets Best is rated 9.6 out of 10 (TrustPilot) and is recommended by veterinarians across the U.S. Built upon a legacy of innovation, it focuses on putting customers first by offering unlimited accident and illness plans, wellness plans, a mobile app, a 24/7 Pet Helpline (powered by whiskerDocs), and more.

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