Pets Best | Pet Insurance Review

4.3

out of 5

Number of reviews 12,056

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: Shannon Russell

The service covers our dog and his…

The service covers our dog and his health care needs.
3

out of 5

POSTED: | BY: Mary

Super Slow Once You Meet Your Deductible

I recently submitted a claim for my dog, who had emergency surgery. The bill was eventually approved and reimbursement issued, but it took a month to receive approval and reimbursement. I have 4 additional outstanding claims, one of which is 3 weeks old, that I still haven't heard anything on, other than a polite "sorry this is taking longer than usual" email. But if all my claims take this long, is it really "longer than usual"? Quite a different experience to before I met my deductible, when they would process my claim and issue an EOB in a day. Almost as if they don't want to issue reimbursement.
5

out of 5

POSTED: | BY: Suzie

They paid $5000 of a $7000 bill

They paid $5000 of a $7000 bill. That makes the cost manageable for me.
1

out of 5

VETERINARIAN: Grand Canyon Veterinary

POSTED: | BY: Rudy Palone

Pet's Best is not worth your time

Horrible coverage. I was not expecting to pay my monthly premium on a 100% healthy dog for 3+ years and when I needed the service, it completely let me down. My pup was stung by something at a park and had went into shock. I took her to the nearest emergency vet hospital and got care for her. Pet's Best delayed my claim multiple times claiming "we need to get more info from the vet's office" multiple times. Seemed like they were just trying to delay any sort of payment. After over a month of waiting they came back and paid me a pathetic $371 on a vet bill over a $1550! My dog is 100% healthy and I have been paying my premium since she was a puppy with Pet's Best. I will be letting anyone I know NOT to go with this SCAM of a company. Very disappointing and there was never a clear reason on why they paid back so little. Also there was no way to dispute it! They give you a number to call and that just leads you to voice prompts and a call back. Horrible company.
1

out of 5

POSTED: | BY: Petsbest is SLOW

Been almost a month since submitting a…

Been almost a month since submitting a very simple claim. Still have not received it nor do they have an idea why it's taking so long. I called to speak with a live rep 3 times. All 3 times took over 30min. Live representatives also can't tell you anything you don't see yourself on the app. They are otherwise useless and rude. NOTE: You cannot cancel your policy easily. Not through the app. Not through the site. And not through a representative. You have to write an email and hope someone gets back to you. I will be reporting to better business bureau.

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.

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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