Trupanion Canada | Pet Insurance Review

4.8

out of 5

Number of reviews 25,882

Trupanion pets lead longer happier lives.1 Pets insured with Trupanion lived longer than pets without Trupanion because pet parents didn’t have to worry about the cost of the care their pet needed. Depending on the plan Trupanion covers up to 90% of eligible expenses, has unlimited payouts-always, and can pay your vet bill, within seconds, at time of checkout, so all you pay is your portion (anything not covered by Trupanion). They have transformed the way pet insurance handles claims by eliminating the reimbursement process. Trupanion was founded in Canada and provides bets-in-class coverage and is dedicated to helping pets we love get the care they need. They’ve been around for more than 20 years, making them experts and setting standards for the industry. One perk of this, and what they pride themselves on, is the amount they pay out to pet owners for each claim. Paying out more on the dollar than any other pet insurance provider. To date they have paid out $2 Billion in claims and have insured nearly 1 million pets. To put it simply, there is a reason why 98.7% of Trupanion members stay enrolled every month. 1Based on a December, 2020 Trupanion study analyzing third party hospital claims data comparing pets insured with a Trupanion policy to pets without a Trupanion policy. *Terms and conditions apply. Please view your sample policy for complete coverage details. Underwritten in Canada by Omega General Insurance Company and in the United States by American Pet Insurance Company and ZPIC Insurance Company, 6100-4th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98108. Administered in Canada by Canada Pet Health Insurance Services, Inc. dba trupanion and in the United States by Trupanion Managers USA, Inc. (CA license No. 0G22803, NPN 9588590). Please visit AmericanPetInsurance.com to review all available pet health insurance products.
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out of 5

POSTED: | BY: Nikki

Save your money

Happily paid for 9.75 years never needing to make a claim but wanted to ensure in an emergency I did not have to worry. I paid $73-$105 a month over his life, it increases yearly even if you don't make a claim! Then when it came down to an end of life emergency, they paid out $89 (my deductible was only $200). Roughly $10,000 paid over his life time and they paid me $89. Let me preface by saying that when I signed up they told me the cost of burial/cremation is covered which is why I went with them... ITS NOT! Put your money into savings, don't waste it on them, they wont even considering helping when you have to make the worst decision of your life.
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5

out of 5

POSTED: | BY: suzanne duperly

Introduction

I really appreciated Lee’s professionalism, condor and lack of trying to push the insurance. She made me feel comfortable and aware of risk versus reward and, having a 12 week old fur baby, I opted in. My neighbours are also with Trupanion and their glowing reviews were also part of my opting in. Hoping we don’t have to use it but it is a comfort to know we are covered if needed.
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out of 5

POSTED: | BY: Nikki P

Biggest waste of money

After paying $75-$105 monthly for my dog since I brought him home almost 10 years ago and NEVER needing to make a claim until his very last day I am so disappointed in what a waste this was. I was happy to pay as I didn’t want to worry about finances in an emergency and wanted to ensure I could help my dog. Well, with never missing a payment and only having a $200 deductible, Trupanion paid out $89 in my dogs end of life emergency. Oh, and they don’t cover the cost of cremation/burial, which I was told they did when I signed up! You’re better off putting your money into savings and holding it for a raining day as I feel like I threw it away!
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out of 5

POSTED: | BY: Inna

Kept raising prices and horrible customer service

Signed up mid 2023 with them to get insurance for my cat. with a $200 deductible I was paying $36/month. Over the course of 1.5 years they kept raising the prices slowly to now it being $60/month thats almost double than what I originally signed up for. I just moved to a different province and when I asked them to change the address on file they said my rate will go up to $115.... I was absolutely not going to pay that and when I asked them to cancel my policy they left me on hold for 40 minutes and then finally got back to me and gave me 100 different pitches as to why I should stay with them. I started to get annoyed and actually told them straight up that I'm not happy and I dont need a sales pitch I just need my policy cancelled right away and they just kept going trying to convince me. Ive never dealt with someone so horrible and annoying..
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5

out of 5

POSTED: | BY: Barb

Lucy

I have worked in the insurance industry all my career and know how terms and conditions can be confusing. Good, clear explanations on what is covered and what is not. Really good experience enrolling Lucy with Trupanion.
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Monthly Cost

Monthly cost varies due to multiple factors including: species, breed, age at enrollment, gender, and postal code.

Coverage

One simple plan covers new injuries and illnesses, hereditary, congenital, and chronic conditions—once the deductible is met, Trupanion pays 90% of the remaining invoice. To view a full list of inclusions and exclusions, check out our sample policy here.

Payout Limits

Unlimited lifetime payouts on eligible conditions with no payout limits-ever.

Deductible

You can choose your deductible from $0 – $1000, in $5 increments, to fit your budget. Trupanion offers a lifetime, per condition deductible meaning that once the deductible is met for an eligible condition, you never have to meet it again. That condition is covered for life. This is great for chronic conditions that can span the entirety of a pet’s life such as allergies or cancer.

Age Limits

All pets under 14 years old can enroll. Once enrolled, pets stay insured regardless of age.

Waiting Period

Accidents: 5 days Illnesses: 30 days Other providers may have additional waiting periods for congenital conditions like hip dysplasia, Trupanion does not.

Exclusions

Trupanion was developed to protect you and your pet from unexpected illnesses and injuries. That means we don’t cover “predictable” care costs that you can plan ahead for, like: Examination fees Wellness and preventive care Elective, or cosmetic procedures Sales tax, where applicable Like all pet insurance providers, Trupanion does not cover pre-existing conditions. Whichever insurer you choose, it pays to enroll early! *Terms and conditions apply. Please view your sample policy for complete coverage details.  
Trupanion Canada Pet Insurance detail
Trupanion was founded in 2000 with the goal to help pet owners plan for the unexpected and take the cost out of the care equation. They believe that the pets—and the veterinary professionals who help them—deserve better. That’s why Trupanion is a proud member of the North American Pet Health Insurance Association. Our members know we’re ahead of the pack, because there’s pet insurance—then there’s Trupanion: 24/7/365 Member Support—yes, even on holidays 20+ years of experience $2 Billion paid in claims Over 800,000 pets protected Unlimited Payouts The only provider that can pay your veterinarian directly at checkout* Accepted everywhere in the USA, Canada, Puerto Rico, and Australia * At participating hospitals Trupanion is a registered trademark owned by Trupanion, Inc. Underwritten in the United States by American Pet Insurance Company and in Canada by Omega General Insurance Company  
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