Spot | Pet Insurance Review

4.6

out of 5

Number of reviews 8,257

Spot is committed to helping pets lead longer, healthier lives by providing pet health insurance with best-in-breed service and high-quality coverage.  This is especially important at a time when vet care is becoming more expensive each year. Spot’s focus is to provide pet owners with the tools to help create a world of healthier pets and happier owners. Our pets are part of our pack, and it’s important to treat them with the same respect as our human family. A big part of that is to provide proper healthcare for our furry friends and enable a healthy lifestyle for pet families at both ends of the leash. With the costs of today’s pet care, having Spot in your corner is helpful for your pet’s health and wellness needs. Spot policies help cover a wide range of covered conditions such as accidents, illnesses, medications, diagnostics, exams for covered conditions, and treatment—even alternative therapies. Spot also provides preventative plans, which include dental cleanings, vaccinations, flea prevention and more for a little extra cost! Spot wants pet parents to worry less and play more with their furry family. Discover the peace of mind of having Spot Pet Insurance.
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out of 5

POSTED: | BY: Svetlana Mischenko

My pets was a member of spot insurance…

My pet was a member of spot insurance for 2 years. Here is my experience: my cat had a vomit for 4 days, at the vet clinic they did X Ray, blood test, didn’t find any diseases like diabetes or stone in kidney, told me to monitor her state and charged me with $1065 💰. Pyshka had an accident coverage only and blood tests, scans or CT are included in the accident coverage. The SPOT insurance reimbursement was $18.0 as they thought Pyshka had gastrointestinal problems, but she didn’t 😡. My cat choked with a hairball and it was coming out after day 4. So, I’m not longer a member of this insurance 🤯 I am pretty sure that choking with a hairball is NOT PREEXISTING CONDITION
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out of 5

POSTED: | BY: Zubia Khan

Misleading Coverage & Denied Claims – Spot Pet Insurance is a Scam!

I signed up for Spot Pet Insurance believing it would provide financial protection for my Persian cat, Cyrus, in case of accidents or illnesses. However, my experience has been nothing short of frustrating, misleading, and an absolute waste of money. 1. Denied Coverage for an Accident Cyrus accidentally ingested a vitamin D capsule during the grace period, resulting in an ER visit ($190) and a follow-up visit to a new vet ($368.56). I was explicitly told by Spot Pet Insurance that as long as the accident/illness did not reoccur within 180 days, it would be covered. Surprise! When I submitted the claims, they were denied. When I called for clarification, a rep told me I needed to take him back to the vet after December 25, 2024 (180 days later) and refile a claim ONLY with a new receipt—none of the previous expenses would be covered. That is NOT what I was originally told. 2. Denied a Legitimate Claim for No Reason I also submitted a $170 claim from September 4, 2024 for an unrelated visit—this was AFTER the grace period ended, while my pet was covered. Spot denied it because Cyrus had diarrhea in June before my policy started and claimed it was a pre-existing condition. What?! Diarrhea is an acute, common issue in pets, NOT a chronic condition. Spot Pet Insurance is clearly finding loopholes to deny coverage for anything and everything. If a pet ever has an upset stomach in its lifetime, does that mean Spot will never cover GI issues again? This logic is completely absurd. 3. A Complete Waste of Money I have paid over $400 in premiums, and was only reeimbursed $15 for pink eye illness. Spot Pet Insurance is essentially worthless—what’s the point of having pet insurance if they refuse to cover even basic claims? Their lack of transparency and deceptive denial tactics are shady and unethical. Final Verdict Do yourself a favor and STAY AWAY from Spot Pet Insurance. Their policies are misleading, their customer service gives contradictory information, and they will find any excuse to deny your claim. Beware before signing up – you are better off saving your money than trusting Spot Pet Insurance!
5

out of 5

POSTED: | BY: Janet Olson

Spot pet insurance is amazing

Spot pet insurance is amazing! They have processed 3 claims on my Yorkie puppy since I got him and they were processed promptly and without question. I would strongly recommend Spot pet insurance, you will not regret it. I have told several friends about Spot pet insurance, I cannot say enough good about them!
5

out of 5

POSTED: | BY: GQ

Timely claims handling

Timely claims handling. Very efficient. Love it
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out of 5

POSTED: | BY: Shelley

Typical insurance, they'll get out of paying.

This insurance is a scam. We signed up within a couple days of adopting our two new kittens. They tell you to take them in for a wellness exam within a week or two after you adopt. We did that. This exam was, of course, within the waiting period. Fine, we paid for it out of pocket and didn't submit anything. One of the kittens had started having diarrhea so they did a fecal test just in case it wasn't just the stress of the move and food changes. It came back negative and our vet said to just give it a little time. Everything else checked out well with both cats--happy and healthy. Then a month later diarrhea is back and bad so we go back to see why. They do a PCR fecal test and some bloodwork. But because diarrhea was mentioned in her first appointment, now they consider it a pre-existing condition and cannot be covered. Imagine that, a kitten with diarrhea, as if that is rare. Now I have paid over $1,000 out of pocket and none of it is covered, or even goes even toward my deductible. I have to pay for insurance that doesn't cover anything that might be in any way tied to GI or diarrhea for another 6 months before they "might" not consider it a pre-existing condition anymore.

Monthly Cost

Rates start at: $10 (for accident only), $16 (Complete Coverage). plan costs vary based on plan type, pet breed, age, and location.

Coverage

The pay-out amount is based on the actual vet bill, at a rate pre-selected by the customer: 90%, 80% or 70%

Payout Limits

Annual limits can be set by the customer, ranging from $2,500 to $20,000, including an unlimited option. No lifetime limits.

Deductible

$100, $250, $500, $750 or $1000 annually.

Age Limits

No upper age limits. Pets must be at least 8 weeks old to enroll.

Waiting Period

There are no waiting periods for preventive care. Coverage begins 14 days after date listed on policy for accidents, illnesses, and knee/ligament conditions.

Exclusions

Pre-existing conditions, cosmetic procedures and breeding costs are not covered. Spot Pet Insurance has two Preventive Care plans that can be added to help cover a pet’s wellness care, including annual exams, vaccinations, tests, dental cleanings and flea/heartworm preventive. Preventive Care plans reimburse up to a set amount for each listed treatment. If your pet exhibited symptoms of a knee and ligament condition at any time, prior to enrollment or during a waiting period, all ligament and knee conditions will be excluded. Ligament and Knee are conditions involving a ligament, patella, meniscus or soft tissue disorder of the knee. Accident-Only coverage available. for a full list of exclusions visit spotpetins.com/sample-policy
Spot Pet Insurance is committed to helping pets lead longer, healthier lives by providing pet insurance with affordable and customizable plan options. Plans cover accidents, injuries, illnesses and more, and features simplified reimbursement based on percentage of invoice. Preventive Care is available at an additional cost. Policyholders can use any licensed vet, including coverage eligible mobile and virtual vets. Insurance plans are underwritten by United States Fire Insurance Company. Insurance plans are marketed and produced by Spot Insurance Services, LLC. (NPN # 19246385)

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