Pets Plus Us | Pet Insurance Review

4.1

out of 5

Number of reviews 758

Pets Plus Us is a leading Canadian pet insurance provider whose goal is to help pet parents deal with all the joys and challenges of pet ownership. As well as making vet bills more manageable, Pets Plus Us provides their Blue Ribbon Benefits free with any coverage plan*. Receive access to PetHelpFone™, Pet Poison Helpline®, and more! Learn more about Pets Plus Us plan options, read customer reviews, and get a quote so you can make an informed choice about your pet insurance provider. *Blue Ribbon Benefits not available in Quebec.
1

out of 5

POSTED: | BY: Karen Lawson

No one picks up the phone or responds to emails

You have no problem collecting the monthly fee but I've yet to be able to speak to anyone?????
1

out of 5

POSTED: | BY: Viv Williams

Avoid at all costs...they are scammers

The worst company ever to deal with, we cancelled and over a year later I get a letter from a collection agency saying we owed a $143 and after contacting them they claimed they sent us all kinds of emails, that never happened...what a scam and they refused to assist in trying to sort this out and said deal with the collection agency
5

out of 5

POSTED: | BY: Miranda Stavrides

Pleasantly surprised!

I honestly have nothing bad to say about this company! They have exceeded my expectations at all times. My pup had temporary exclusions which they reviewed as promised and promptly removed (because they did not reoccur in one year period). I was concerned that what my vet tech wrote in her medical notes would dissuade them because the same leg was affected that was excluded temporarily. They knew that this was a different medical situation altogether. They also paid for my dog's anaplasma treatment despite the fact that it was too early in the season for my pup to be taking preventatives (and we were switching from isozaxoline class because they are quite frankly dangerous for many dogs) yet he was still bitten by a black legged tick (FYI your dog must be on prevention to be covered for tick borne diseases). They understood that March 30th was a bit early to be bitten and not that I had refused to give it to him. I honestly feel like they are reasonable people and am fine with the fact that it takes about a month to get your claim paid out. Of course, I wish it would be direct payment, but it is okay that it isn't because what counts most is not paying for insurance that is constantly trying to deny my claim (which they do not do). I would recommend! The only down side is we miss Annie, the claim representative that was always super pleasant and helpful!!! (she has taken on another role)... :)
1

out of 5

POSTED: | BY: Tara Gordon

Still Waiting

Where to start... I have two dogs enrolled with Pets Plus Us. One dog is 7 years old and has been enrolled since 8 weeks. I have rated Pets Plus Us a 8 out of 10 for him. The underwriting was quick back in 2015, claims were quick before they changed underwriting companies about four or five years ago. Things have really changed since then. Now to the review I am here for.... I have a puppy (currently 4 months old) who I enrolled a little early (at 6 weeks - one week early) and the website didn't prevent me from enrolling a week early nor did it flash a message telling me I was a week early. After the free month and having paid for the next month, I reached out to find out what was happening with the underwriting as they sent me an initial policy and even in that email no one said I was a week too early. When I made the call, it was then that I was told I enrolled to early and they would have to change my enrollment date but that I had already satisfied the waiting periods so would not have to start over completely (which was nice). I asked about the underwriting and was told they would put a note on my file to try to speed it up since I had already waited a month. I was told I would get a refund for the month I paid and they would change the enrollment date and retake the amount for June and July. Fair enough. A day later, I called to make sure everything was in order. I was told that it would speed up the process if I could get the breeder's vet information to get their files on the puppy. No one mentioned or asked for the breeder's vet files before (not in the previous month and a half). I am the one who has initiated all communication to try and get the underwriting done so I know what is and is not covered so there are no surprises. They have had my vet's initial puppy visit file since June 7th. Between June 7th and July 7th (an entire month) they never contacted about breeder's vet information. July 7th is when I spoke to a very nice lady who was the one who told me to get the breeder's vet information to speed things up. It was sent the same day. It is now July 26th and I am still waiting for the underwriting. For a company that says they are upfront about exclusions, it is pretty hard to trust that statement when they can't even get the underwriting done in a reasonable amount of time. I understand the pandemic has made thing very difficult and there is not enough staff, and therefore understand that timelines are extended but when I have reached out several times and each time more is needed and I have already paid for two months nearing a third month, I need to be able to make a decision to continue with the insurance or cancel it and the underwriting is a big piece of that decision. Further, when it is me initiating the communication to try and get things moving and the underwriting done, it is very frustrating. I sent an email five or six days ago and another to follow up yesterday and still am not getting any response. As things stand right now, I would not recommend this company.
1

out of 5

POSTED: | BY: Ashley Victor

Avoid

I only had them for a month and then looked elsewhere due to the lack of customer service I tried calling them two times and waiting over 20 mins the first time and then over 30 mins the second time and NEVER got a person I emailed multiple times with no response on the matter as well. I was very frustrated in the amount of time I was wasting just trying to contact someone. Let alone do anything else I looked more into them and it appears I am not the only one who has been ignored and unable to even reach someone to submit a claim, make changes or anything. I'm sorry but if you can't answer the people who pay for the service call or reply to emails there really isn't much use for ya. So now I am going with another provider I found on this website. Hopefully my experience will be better.

Monthly Cost

Monthly costs vary based on your pet’s species, age, and location, as well as your chosen plan. Customize coverage to suit your pet’s needs and your budget.

Coverage

You have a co-pay of 10%, 20% or 30%. The pay-out amount is based on your actual vet bill and includes coverage of exam fees and taxes.

Payout Limits

Annual limit of $5,000 in Accident Only coverage, or $7,500 or $15,000 in Accident & Illness coverage annually, depending on your chosen plan.

Deductible

$100 – $700 age-based annual deductible.

Age Limits

Pet must be at least 7 weeks old to enroll. There is no upper age limit.

Waiting Period

Coverage begins after 48 hours for accidents. A policy waiting period of 14 days applies for illnesses.

Exclusions

All pet insurance plans have limitations and exclusions. Medical Conditions that are noted, symptomatic or diagnosed prior to enrollment, or during a waiting period are pre-existing to Coverage and not eligible for reimbursement. All Accident & Illness policies are underwritten upfront so pet owners are aware of any pre-existing conditions that will not be covered prior to making a claim. What’s not covered: Dental care Reproductive health Experimental treatments Wellness or preventative care, unless a Flex Care plan is added For all terms and conditions visit: https://www.petsplusus.com/service-claims/brochures-guides
Pets Plus Us is a leading Canadian pet insurance provider whose goal is to help pet parents deal with all the joys and challenges of pet ownership. As well as making vet bills more manageable, Pets Plus Us provides their Blue Ribbon Benefits free with any coverage plan*. Receive access to PetHelpFone™, Pet Poison Helpline®, and more! *Blue Ribbon Benefits not available in Quebec. Check Pets Plus Us out on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Pets Plus Us Pet Insurance policies are underwritten by Northbridge Insurance and distributed by PTZ Insurance Services Ltd. & Société d’Assurances Collectives (Sodaco) Inc. in Quebec.

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