Disappointed
The claim was processed in a timely manner, however, I was disappointed in the amount of reimbursement, only $25 of a $135 billing. This was not the first claim where I have had this experience, so I cancelled the insurance policy.
- INSURER:
Pets Best
- POSTED: 09/09/2011
- BY: C.
- BREED: Pug
- AGE OF PET: 7 - 10
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Always Found Ways to Avoid Paying Claims
I filed several claims with Trupanion. 1st was emergency for diarrhea and vomiting. They didn't pay because fecal test was negative for giadia and giardia was mentioned as possible cause($410.00). 2nd was for a few blood tests and Vet. visit to rule out hypothyroidism ($327.00). Again, they paid nothing. 3rd was for retained deciduous teeth which they said was covered prior to the Vet. visit and surgery ($1300.00). After I sent in the claim, they said it wouldn't be covered because it was a pre-existing condition even though I got the puppy at 10 weeks old with all the baby teeth in their proper positions.
After calling Trupanion to discuss these problems, all I received was a rehash of the reasons why they would not pay any of the claims.
They only thing that was done correctly was the refund for a partial month's payment after cancelling the policy and switching to Purina Care. I have had absolutely no problems with Purina Care.
- INSURER:
Trupanion Canada
- POSTED: 09/08/2011
- BY: Ed
- BREED: Tibetan Terrier
- AGE OF PET: 0 - 3
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Always Found Ways to Avoid Paying Claims
I filed several claims with Trupanion. 1st was emergency for diarrhea and vomiting. They didn't pay because fecal test was negative for giadia and giardia was mentioned as possible cause($410.00). 2nd was for a few blood tests and Vet. visit to rule out hypothyroidism ($327.00). Again, they paid nothing. 3rd was for retained deciduous teeth which they said was covered prior to the Vet. visit and surgery ($1300.00). After I sent in the claim, they said it wouldn't be covered because it was a pre-existing condition even though I got the puppy at 10 weeks old with all the baby teeth in their proper positions.
After calling Trupanion to discuss these problems, all I received was a rehash of the reasons why they would not pay any of the claims.
They only thing that was done correctly was the refund for a partial month's payment after cancelling the policy and switching to Purina Care. I have had absolutely no problems with Purina Care.
- INSURER:
Trupanion
- POSTED: 09/08/2011
- BY: Ed
- BREED: Tibetan Terrier
- AGE OF PET: 0 - 3
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Healthy Paws equals peace of mind!
I’ve had Healthy Paws for over a year and thankfully, haven’t had to use them until now. Our 4 year old Lab mix had some constant licking/itching problems for about a week. Let’s just say it was on the south bound end of a north bound dog. Before I took him to the vet, printed out my pre-populated claim form (thanks for that Healthy Paws - I can never remember my policy numbers!). It was nothing serious and the vet just gave us some topical meds for the temporary condition. My vet was pleasantly surprised at how simple their task was in filling out their portion of the claim form. The day after I faxed in the claim form I got an email telling me the claim was in process. Two days later I got a call from one of their customer care reps with an explanation of my claim payment (there was none since the amount covered did not meet the $50 annual deductible, but I knew that when I filed it). Not only were they concerned about our dog that went to the vet, they also inquired how our other dogs were doing!! So, like that credit card commercial: cost of taking family out to dinner once a month = $80. Using part of that money on Healthy Paws to cover our 2 dogs for our peace of mind = priceless!!
- INSURER:
Healthy Paws
- POSTED: 09/08/2011
- BY: Diane
- BREED: Mixed Breed
- AGE OF PET: 7 - 10
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Prescription Coverage
I was very pleased with the initial communication with the Embrace staff and after Ellie's first accident.It seems that prescription coverage is an additional cost even if there is an emergency.
My dog doesn't require daily prescription drugs however she was bitten by another dog which required stitches and an antibiotic for wound care at the cost of 537.00. The cost for the drug for this claim was not covered. I am still very unhappy about that incident. I have also been comparing other companies and their policies before I renew with Embrace for the following year. Not sure I would recommend Embrace to other pet owners.
- INSURER:
Embrace
- POSTED: 09/08/2011
- BY: Laura
- BREED: Labrador Retriever
- AGE OF PET: 7 - 10
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Glad I had it!
2 weeks after signing up our beagle puppy Clark for thinsurance he was hit by a car. He will make a full recovery, but without the insurance I dont know that we could have afforded to have him treated. So far his bills are over $2800 and we are not done yet. Thankful I have it, our puppy should lead a full happy life now because we could afford the treatment he deserved
- INSURER:
Trupanion Canada
- POSTED: 09/08/2011
- BY: Becky
- BREED: Beagle
- AGE OF PET: 0 - 3
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Glad I had it!
2 weeks after signing up our beagle puppy Clark for thinsurance he was hit by a car. He will make a full recovery, but without the insurance I dont know that we could have afforded to have him treated. So far his bills are over $2800 and we are not done yet. Thankful I have it, our puppy should lead a full happy life now because we could afford the treatment he deserved
- INSURER:
Trupanion
- POSTED: 09/08/2011
- BY: Becky
- BREED: Beagle
- AGE OF PET: 0 - 3
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Pleasantly Surprised
I used to use a different company for pet insurance - on that was well known and reputable. I didn't renew that insurance because it felt like I gave them an awful lot of money for nothing. Very little from my annual wellness visit was reimbursable, and failing an emergency, it felt like throwing money away. I did some more research and found Embrace. I was hesitant at first because in signing up, some of the paperwork made me wonder if I was basically giving my premium to a company that would leave me in the lurch. Well, there was absolutely no need to worry! I just took Kira to the vet. She got vaccinated and checked out, and I bought some Advantage. The entire bill was $295. I expected that I might see $80 - $100 back, so imagine my surprise when Embrace emailed me to let me know I was being reimbursed $200! That covered everything except the Advantage. The check arrived within the week. I was so impressed, I've been telling everyone, even my non-pet owning friends and family. Thank you, Embrace!
- INSURER:
Embrace
- POSTED: 09/07/2011
- BY: Jaimi
- BREED: Siberian
- AGE OF PET: 7 - 10
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Hassle Free Pet Insurance! The Best!
I have been a customer of Embrace Pet Insurance since 2009 and I waited 2 full policy terms in order to write this review. So, I can say my review is based on 2 full years worth of service and not written in haste or without due experience. Of all the insurance benefits available to pets, Embrace has exceeded all expectations in providing the best benefits,claims and customer service. The staff is very congenial and polite in their email responses. They always take an extra step in ensuring the customer gets a thorough and detailed explanation for any rejection of a claim. They are very diligent in researching everything on your behalf. I would recommed Embrace to everyone who wants the best and most comprehensive insurance coverage for their pets. I have never seen a company so quick in responding to claims and there are truly no hassles. They cover almost everything including the waste products that vets charge us for! Truly the best insurance in US for Pets! I am going to renew my coverage with them for the third consecutive policy year. I can rest in peace as I have embrace to take care of my pet's medical needs. Thank you Embrace Team!
- INSURER:
Embrace
- POSTED: 09/07/2011
- BY: Roopa
- BREED: Mixed Breed
- AGE OF PET: 7 - 10
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Extremely pleased!
This is my first experience with pet health insurance. I researched the choices carefully (I do research for a living!) and decided on Embrace for a number of reasons, but one of the key reasons was that they did not have a schedule of how much they would reimburse for specific procedures. I wanted to be able to choose the vet providing care for my dog on the basis of skill and reputation, not cost. I was hoping that I would never need to use this insurance, but this year I feel extremely fortunate that I made the investment. My dog was diagnosed with bloat, and condition that can be fatal within a couple of hours. It required three visits to the vet, including one to an ER at 1 a.m. My dealings with the Embrace claims people have been wonderful. They are prompt, knowledgeable, courteous, and caring. Within less than a week of submitting three claims electronically, they informed me that (subject to co-pays and deductibles) everything was covered. I have another appointment with my vet, and I have peace of mind knowing that I won’t have concerns about cost in the back of my mind as we discuss my dog’s health.
- INSURER:
Embrace
- POSTED: 09/06/2011
- BY: Jonathan
- BREED: Standard Poodle
- AGE OF PET: 7 - 10
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