Pays for Itself
My sister is a veterinarian, and she recommends Pets Best to all her clients. She even insisted that I get it for my dog because she knows all too well how much vet care can cost. She was right about the expense, and right about Pets Best. I've gotten almost as much back in claims as I have paid in monthly dues (even though my dog is active and healthy), and filing a claim with Pets Best couldn't be easier.
- INSURER:
Pets Best
- POSTED: 07/01/2009
- BY: K.
- BREED:
- AGE OF PET: 0 - 3
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VERY POOR
I have had my policy for 3 years and have finally given up! This plan is a disaster! The hassles involved in submitting claims is excessive and I would estimate only 50% of mine have been approved. The last straw - they will not reimburse for medication refills unless the dog is seen by the vet (so the vet can complete their form). Chronically used medications,therefore, are not covered without significant additional cost and hassle. Don't waste your money with this plan! You would do better to pay out of pocket and will have a lot less hassle!
- INSURER:
AKC
- POSTED: 07/01/2009
- BY: Laura
- BREED:
- AGE OF PET: 0 - 3
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No problems so far
I've only submitted two claims to Embrace so far, but each have been reviewed in well under two weeks (more like a couple days). The company e-mails me when they receive my claim, and then again with their decision. Their customer service is great when I need to call, and of course when they e-mail. They seem to know what they're doing, and actually care about your pets. It doesn't feel like they're trying to "cheat" you. It was made perfectly clear to me that any pre-existing problems documented in my pet's record would not be covered, and that was understandable. They cover any breed-specific conditions, which a lot of companies won't (Example - Cocker Spaniels are prone to ear infections). I love Embrace, and although I (fortunately) haven't had to make a large claim with them yet, I feel like I am getting my money's worth and am confident that should a large claim situation arise, Embrace will be there to help me.
- INSURER:
Embrace
- POSTED: 07/01/2009
- BY: Jen
- BREED:
- AGE OF PET: 0 - 3
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Better than my human insurance!
I inherited Bailey, a 9 year old mini dachshund, when my mom died and the first thing I did was look into insurance for him. After comparing various providers, I found that Pets Best was the only one willing to insure a dog over 7 that had a history of seizures from over 5 years ago.
I took out the insurance for my piece of mind, but quickly found I needed it when Bailey went through a series of ailments and mishaps, including a broken toe! The real challenge came a couple months ago when he was diagnosed with kidney stones, hypercalcemia, and hyperparathyroidism. Over the last six weeks, he has undergone a series of treatments and surgeries to correct the situation and the vet bills were astronomical. After all the trips to the vet, he is now recovered from his ailments and was given a clean bill of health!
I am happy to report that within 24 hours of submitting my claim for reimbursement, I received an e-mail informing me the claim was approved and I would receive a check within 7-10 working days. I couldn't be happier with this company and highly recommend them to anyone who owns pets.
- INSURER:
Pets Best
- POSTED: 06/29/2009
- BY: Michele
- BREED:
- AGE OF PET: 0 - 3
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1st claim trupanion
I am delighted the way trupanion handled my claim it took about a week for confimation e mail they called a few days later
I got the check over the weekend 90% coverage on Cupidos diagnostic
I am so happy to have good insurance
I lost my last boy to crf and hepatitis
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1st claim trupanion
I am delighted the way trupanion handled my claim it took about a week for confimation e mail they called a few days later
I got the check over the weekend 90% coverage on Cupidos diagnostic
I am so happy to have good insurance
I lost my last boy to crf and hepatitis
- INSURER:
Trupanion
- POSTED: 06/29/2009
- BY: jim
- BREED:
- AGE OF PET: 0 - 3
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Watch out for incident limits
I had a Pets Best policy for 3 years. My wonderful boy has allergies and will have to have them treated for the rest of his life. The per incident amount on the plan is $2500 I used that amount in two years. Pets Best considers the incident to be anytime that problem happens so in reality they only cover chronic conditions up to the limit. I have changed to a VPI plan they won't cover the allergies (they are pre-existing) but they let me know exactly what I am getting and honesty is important to me!
- INSURER:
Pets Best
- POSTED: 06/28/2009
- BY: Claire
- BREED:
- AGE OF PET: 0 - 3
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They are not too bad for the money
They are reasonable-the monthly fee is affordable. They only pay 80% of what they feel is fair and reasonable. My last claim they did not pay any thing bacause they said it was hereditary, although all the tests came back normal. I think they are trying to say that my dog has boxer myocardia. But there was no sign of it found. So therefore I am very dissapointed with them right now, and I have appealled their decision, I just wish I would have found this web site before I picked the insurance company.
- INSURER:
ASPCA
- POSTED: 06/27/2009
- BY: Mary
- BREED:
- AGE OF PET: 0 - 3
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the best customer service
my two cats haveen member of ASPCA for almost two years,not to mention every time i called with conserns and question i been educated with the most caring voice and advise.recently i lost one of my cat due to hte sudden illness every claime i submited review fairly with speed,
prouces,i am so happy and totaly satiesfy by joyning with,
this insurance company(ASPCA)
above all the best sweet caring knowlegable reprasentive
thank you for all the love and careing.
- INSURER:
ASPCA
- POSTED: 06/25/2009
- BY: maria
- BREED:
- AGE OF PET: 0 - 3
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We LOVE Embrace!
I simply cannot say enough about this company! If only humans could have this level of customer service, care, premium cost and compensation!
Our dog was abandoned and 'walked' into our life with no collar and underweight. We hadn't had a dog in 10 years and I had no idea of current costs. At the dog park there were several people talking about their experience with pet insurance companies,(I had never heard of it), so I researched AT LEAST 7 companies, compared rates but was sold when I called Embrace. I spoke to a 'live person' who answered questions I didn't even know I had until she started informing me of all they offered.
Kodo (mixed Rotty & ?) developed an allergy that involved many visits to the vet within the first few months of coverage and they covered it so well. But the most surprising and most AMAZING fact is they are also covering Kodo's accupuncture treatments!!! He has a possible torn ACL and after researching all the pros & cons of surgery, I knew there had to be another way. I found a terrific new, ultra-forwarding thinking vet whose methods are working without surgery. I was concerned Embrace wouldn't cover the charges and was worried how to fit these treatments into our budget but that isn't a concern anymore!!! I am so confident in Kodo's coverage that a lot of stress has been alleviated.
I wish Embrace would advertise more or at least send out promo material to every vet they receive a claim from. I talk about them everywhere there are animals and owners! We chose the premium coverage & it is still less than a tank of gas for my vehicle! You can't receive better insurance anywhere else.
- INSURER:
Embrace
- POSTED: 06/23/2009
- BY: Wina
- BREED:
- AGE OF PET: 0 - 3
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