Saved me $6,000 with the greatest of ease!
I have had Embrace insurance for two years (pay about $350 a year for policy with a $300 deductible and covers 80% of pretty much any service). Last year, it saved me around $600 for random recurring Giardia infection... but this year, WOW! My dog got bloat with torsion (ruptured spleen, internal bleeding, etc) and required emergency surgery costing over $8,000. I'm so sad to say that I don't think I could have saved her life without this coverage. Thankfully, she got everything she needed and it cost me less than 2K (affordable). The process for filing my claims was EASY! Single form, attach invoices and send. Embrace kept me informed on their progress throughout (even sending email updates midstream) and when I was getting stressed about my pending credit card payment, they rushed my claim through! Everyone there is SO SO SO nice and responsive. No arguments, no drama, no delay. Love it! I really can't say enough about how the coverage and service level has impressed me.
- INSURER:
Embrace
- POSTED: 06/13/2012
- BY: Halo's
- BREED: Mastiff
- AGE OF PET: 7 - 10
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Great coverage and customer service
I had originally used VPI to insure my two dogs dating back to around 2002 but switched them to Trupanion about two years ago after reading an article in Consumer Reports. I am so glad I did this!! In my experience, Trupanion has much better coverage.... no caps on expenses for an injury or illness and and the coverage and deductibles don't change as my pets get older. This is a huge benefit compared to VPI.
In addition, Trupanion emails me through every part of the claim process, has taken the time to call me regarding specific claims, and overall has been very helpful.
My only additional comment is that the "90% coverage" is a little misleading. When my dog developed cancer, I took her to a specialist. While they have covered 90% of her treatments (minus the deductible) so far (some are still pending), the initial $200 consultation was not covered. Ultimately, this doesn't make a difference... I would still have taken her to the specialist and I would still use Trupanion! (And to be fair, I may have missed this in the fine print print of our policy.) I just remembered from the website the "90% coverage" and this wasn't quite accurate.
Overall, I have been very happy with Trupanion and I have already recommended them to several friends with pets.
- INSURER:
Trupanion
- POSTED: 06/13/2012
- BY: Rachel
- BREED: Mixed Breed
- AGE OF PET: Over 11 years
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Great coverage and customer service
I had originally used VPI to insure my two dogs dating back to around 2002 but switched them to Trupanion about two years ago after reading an article in Consumer Reports. I am so glad I did this!! In my experience, Trupanion has much better coverage.... no caps on expenses for an injury or illness and and the coverage and deductibles don't change as my pets get older. This is a huge benefit compared to VPI.
In addition, Trupanion emails me through every part of the claim process, has taken the time to call me regarding specific claims, and overall has been very helpful.
My only additional comment is that the "90% coverage" is a little misleading. When my dog developed cancer, I took her to a specialist. While they have covered 90% of her treatments (minus the deductible) so far (some are still pending), the initial $200 consultation was not covered. Ultimately, this doesn't make a difference... I would still have taken her to the specialist and I would still use Trupanion! (And to be fair, I may have missed this in the fine print print of our policy.) I just remembered from the website the "90% coverage" and this wasn't quite accurate.
Overall, I have been very happy with Trupanion and I have already recommended them to several friends with pets.
- INSURER:
Trupanion Canada
- POSTED: 06/13/2012
- BY: Rachel
- BREED: Mixed Breed
- AGE OF PET: Over 11 years
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Insurance for shih tzu Jackson
Pet insurance - level 3 - has worked out great for me and Jackson. Prices for vet care in NY are expensive and the insurance helps.
- INSURER:
ASPCA
- POSTED: 06/13/2012
- BY: Andy
- BREED: Shih Tzu
- AGE OF PET: 7 - 10
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Truly the BEST
My 2 year old dog Sasha has already had several medical issues in her short life (she loves to eat things she isn't supposed to!) Pets Best has assisted me in 2 stomach surgeries for Sasha, a surgery to re-do her original spay that caused an infection, and most recently, a hip injury that luckily, needed no surgery but plenty of x-rays! All of my claims were handled so quickly and with no questions other than verifications from our vet. One claim was processed and received in under three days! I am so happy that I decided on getting pet insurance and especially happy that I chose Pets Best!
- INSURER:
Pets Best
- POSTED: 06/13/2012
- BY: Rose
- BREED: Mixed Breed
- AGE OF PET: 7 - 10
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I am very satisfied.
I have tried other pet insurers. Trupanion stands up to its claims -- and mine.
- INSURER:
Trupanion Canada
- POSTED: 06/13/2012
- BY: Leslie
- BREED: Poodle
- AGE OF PET: 7 - 10
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I am very satisfied.
I have tried other pet insurers. Trupanion stands up to its claims -- and mine.
- INSURER:
Trupanion
- POSTED: 06/13/2012
- BY: Leslie
- BREED: Poodle
- AGE OF PET: 7 - 10
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Just In Case . . .
We have rescued two dogs, we don't really know either of their medical histories. Our second rescue is accident prone and well 1500 dollars later, she is doing fine. We purchased ASPCA insurance after we tried a competitor, nothing we claimed was approved thru them.
Our last visit which was pretty much a wellness check-up and booster shots- over half was reimbursed (none of which would have been covered by the other insurance plan)
Our dog is doing fine now, and the insurance at time feels like over kill. But anything can happen with our pets so we have peace of mind knowing, she is covered and we don't have to worry should something happen.
- INSURER:
ASPCA
- POSTED: 06/13/2012
- BY: Rigo
- BREED: Mixed Breed
- AGE OF PET: 7 - 10
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Great coverage
My dog had pancreatitis and possible Cushings. Trupanion paid exactly as promised. After the $100 deductible and office charge $59, Trupanion paid 90% of the bill. You can decide upon which deductible amount and the deductible is per incident (illness/accident), not each time, so very reasonable. The staff at Trupanion is very friendly and caring. They kept in touch and let me know the process during this hard time.
I would recommend Trupanion!
- INSURER:
Trupanion Canada
- POSTED: 06/12/2012
- BY: Mary
- BREED: Yorkshire Terrier
- AGE OF PET: Over 11 years
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Great coverage
My dog had pancreatitis and possible Cushings. Trupanion paid exactly as promised. After the $100 deductible and office charge $59, Trupanion paid 90% of the bill. You can decide upon which deductible amount and the deductible is per incident (illness/accident), not each time, so very reasonable. The staff at Trupanion is very friendly and caring. They kept in touch and let me know the process during this hard time.
I would recommend Trupanion!
- INSURER:
Trupanion
- POSTED: 06/12/2012
- BY: Mary
- BREED: Yorkshire Terrier
- AGE OF PET: Over 11 years
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