In this guest post, he will reveal
what pet insurance companies are facing in their struggle to hold down premiums in the face of increased utilization and sophistication of veterinary care.
What pet insurance company do you now have?
Not exact matches
It's worth knowing
what options are on the market for
pet insurance and getting a sense of which
companies are favored among
pet owners (and why).
What To Look For There are about a dozen different
companies offering health
insurance for your
pet.
To help you decide
what insurance is best for your
pet, here are some questions and concerns you want to address with the
companies before choosing the right policy for your
pet:
Her experience with the electronic medical record and
what role it may play in the future of
pet insurance, particularly when submitting a claim or medical records needed by the
pet insurance company to verify coverage - resulting in a much quicker reimbursement to... Read more →
If you do get a wellness plan from your veterinarian or from an
insurance company, pay attention to
what's included and how many of the potential benefits are actually necessary for your
pet's lifestyle and life stage.
This is the second
pet insurance company I've gone with and healthypaws is exactly
what I was needing... especially since my boy is a repeat offender.
Unfortunately, we don't think that every
pet insurance company has
what it takes to protect your four - legged family members.
Although I couldn't find any evidence online that people were wronged by
pet insurance companies in the past, it's possible that there were simply misunderstandings about
what the
companies COULD cover and to
what extent.
We rate the biggest names in the
pet insurance industry based on our own research and provide you with a summary of
what each
company offers as well as pros and cons for each...
My wife and i are from the UK and were a little unsure about
what to expect from a
pet insurance company as still yet to navigate the US health
insurance system ourselves (as homosapiens).
«Still, some
insurance companies do disappoint
pet owners (in
what they cover),» says Georgesen.
It's no surprise that some
pet owners and veterinarians alike are concerned about
pet insurance companies getting in the way of good medicine or suggested treatment options; after all,
insurance companies practicing medicine is exactly
what's happened to human healthcare.
What's not covered: As with most
pet insurance companies, a Trupanion policy will not cover teeth cleaning (prophylaxis) or its associated fees (such as anesthesia or pre-anesthetic blood work).
Because your
pet insurance company reimburses you instead of directly paying the veterinarian, you can choose
what percentage of the bill your insurer will reimburse you (after the deductible, of course).
Be sure and ask your home
insurance representative if your
insurance company offers any services or protections for your
pets, you might be surprised at
what may be available at a low cost!
Most
insurance companies will not cover
pets and those that do might have restrictions on
what breeds or types of
pets they are willing to cover.