Pets Best | Pet Insurance Review

4.3

out of 5

Number of reviews 12,237

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.
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out of 5

POSTED: | BY: Jennie Blaha

All of these pet insurance companies are a Scam.

All of these pet insurance companies are scams. They wouldn’t even pay for end of life treatments because my deductible hadn’t been met, after paying premiums monthly for 7 years. You’d be better off just saving money every month.
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out of 5

POSTED: | BY: Jeffrey “JB” Becraft

Lack of Due Diligence. Presumptuous Claims Adjusters!!!

After 2 appeals and 9 weeks after my dog's surgery, Pets Best finally decided to pay the claim. The initial claims adjusters/underwriters for Pets Best are presumptuous and deny claims that they have not fully reviewed. No due diligence is done before they deny your claim. They will not speak to you nor your pet's vet. Pet Best cost me hundreds of dollars in credit card interest by denying my claims hoping i would go away. Unfortunately for them, I'm not going anywhere. Their website says they pay claims in 5-7 days. They took 5 WEEKS to deny my initial claim, then it only took them 2 DAYS to deny my appeal. Finally after another 2 WEEKS they approved my 2nd appeal. Afterward I had to wait 7 days for them to pay me via direct deposit. The whole process was ridiculous and unnecessary, as I provided them with almost 7 years of vet record documents from the day the dog was born to the day of surgery.
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out of 5

POSTED: | BY: Jarica Schulte

Reimbursements take about a month

The coverage is good and filing a claim was fine. The upload tool is a little broken but you can work around it. My biggest complaint is that the reimbursement timeline is unreasonable, especially when the bills are high and you're running up your credit card waiting for the money to come through. A month is just too long. I moved from Spot and they processed claims super quickly—miss them and lesson learned for next pet.
5

out of 5

POSTED: | BY: Jack Finkelstein

Pets Best is clearly the BEST!

They offer great variety of coverage at a very reasonable rate. It is easy to file a claim, and I am notified of the receipt, when it is being worked on, and the results. Very professional. I am so glad I am with Pets Best. I get bombarded with other vendors and I found the best.
4

out of 5

POSTED: | BY: Paul Bouchard Sr.

Your staff are very polite and helpful

Your staff are very polite and helpful. I am 86, former U S Naval Office and aide to former U S Senator Claiborne Pell, however I am not up on the latest. No I phone, a computer, (tower), at my desk I need paper forms and will submit requests thru fax or the mail and have no idea what you are requesting thru all these electronic introductory's. Thank you

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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