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Healthy Paws Pet Insurance Review

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Healthy Paws is a pet insurance company based in Washington state that provides coverage for cats and dogs. They are underwritten by Chubb Group, a consistently highly-rated insurer.

Healthy Paws offers an industry-leading suite of policies that include unlimited lifetime benefits, high reimbursement, affordable coverage, and top rated customer service.

How is Healthy Paws rated?

Breakdown

4.5/5
Coverage
4.0/5
Cost
4.0/5
Extras

Overall Rating: 4.4 / 5 (Excellent)

Healthy Paws ranks highly among the pet insurance companies we've reviewed. The company offers a single pet insurance plan with multiple reimbursement options, comprehensive coverage for alternative therapy and no caps of any kind.

Reimbursement is based on the cost of your actual vet bill and there is no limit as to the type of or how many claims you can make for covered conditions. Healthy Paws provides all of this at the same or sometimes lower prices than less comprehensive plans.

Healthy Paws Coverage

Coverage - 4.5 / 5

Compared to other pet insurance providers, Healthy Paws offers the most comprehensive coverage and does so without any caps or limits. Policies cover all accidents and illnesses without restrictions for hereditary or congenital conditions.

The company also includes services like advanced testing, surgeries, hospital stays, and prescription medications, as well as alternative therapies and emergency care.

Healthy Paws does not have a wellness plan, but they will treat canine hip dysplasia if it is not a pre-existing condition.
Pets Covered
Dogs
Cats
Coverage Types
Medical
Vet Selection
Unrestricted
Out-of-State Coverage
Yes
Commercial Pets Covered

Medical Conditions Covered

  • Accidental
  • Illness
  • Hereditary
  • Congenital
  • Cancer
  • Chronic
  • Accidental Dental

Medical Treatments Covered

  • Diagnostic Testing
  • Surgery
  • Hospitalization
  • Prescription Medications
  • Emergency Care
  • Specialty Care
  • Alternative Care

Benefit Limits

Benefit Limits - 4.5 / 5

Where Healthy Paws really asserts its dominance is in benefit limits. Regardless of the plan you choose, there are no caps on coverage, either annual, lifetime, or per incident.

Generally speaking, other companies offer unlimited benefits as an option available only for their highest level and most expensive plans. This is not the case with Healthy Paws; it is included in their standard price plan.

As long as the condition or treatment is covered under the plan (very few restrictions do apply) there is no limit to what the company will pay to make your animal well.

One Healthy Paws customer reported to us that the company recently paid out over $18,000 on a $20,000 vet bill in order to save the life of a dog suffering from cancer. More recently, another customer wrote, "I have a six-year-old German shepherd. Unfortunately, he already has had more than his share of problems, from herniated discs to cancer. Healthy Paws has not given me any hassle or trouble, even though his expenses to date are approaching $40,000. This was by far the best financial decision I have ever made."
Benefit Limit Types
Unlimited

Reimbursement & Deductibles

Reimbursement - 4 / 5

As with deductibles, Healthy Paws is in line with the industry's best companies by allowing you the flexibility of customizing your reimbursement percentage as well.

You can select either 70%, 80%, or 90% at the outset of your policy. Healthy Paws reimbursement is based on the actual veterinary bill.

The company will compile all covered treatments for a given claim and pay your chosen percent after you've met the deductible. As with low deductibles, high percentage payouts are going to equal a more costly monthly premium.
In general, Healthy Paws pays on a reimbursement model. Policyholders pay the vet up front for treatment, submit their claims to Healthy Paws, and receive a reimbursement. However, in situations where pet owners can't pay their vet at the time of treatment, they have the option of contacting Healthy Paws and asking them to pay the vet directly. If the veterinary hospital is willing to accept payment from Healthy Paws, the insurer can work directly with it to expedite access to medical records and claim processing. This direct payment option is available on a case-by-case basis and applies to treatment by any licensed vet in the United States. It is not limited to any specific network of vets.
Reimbursement Model
Actual Cost
Minimum Percent Reimbursement
70%
Maximum Percent Reimbursement
90%

Deductibles - 4.5 / 5

Like all the best pet insurance companies, Healthy Paws allows you to customize your deductible to best suit your financial needs.

Values can be set at $100, $250, and $500. Lower deductibles do result in higher premiums. But many customers will appreciate the flexibility Healthy Paws offers.
Deductible Type
Annual
Minimum Deductible Offered
$100
Maximum Deductible Offered
$500

Pricing: How much does Healthy Paws cost?

Cost - 4 / 5

Considering the few benefit limits Healthy Paws imposes and the company's customizable payout percentages and deductibles, Healthy Paws plans are reasonably priced and even cheaper than less substantial plans.

Starting Monthly Premiums

Dog: Sample Monthly Premium, 1 year old male Golden Retriever in zip code 92683
$32.83
Cat: Sample Monthly Premium, 1 year old male American Shorthair in zip code 92683
$17.19
Rate Details: Annual Deductible: $500, Benefit Cap: Annual & Unlimited, Reimbursement Model: 70% of Annual Cost
Available Discounts:

Enrollment & Waiting Periods

Enrollment - 5 / 5

Healthy Paws enrolls pets 8 weeks and older. While some companies have no upper age enrollment restrictions, Healthy Paws limits coverage to pets 13.99 years old and younger.

Some companies offer accident coverage immediately upon premium payment. Healthy Paws imposes a 15-day waiting period for accidents and illnesses.

The waiting period for hip dysplasia is 12 months. Healthy Paws will not cover hip dysplasia if the pet was 6 years or older at the time of enrollment. Other companies we review have no such restrictions on hip dysplasia.

For pets younger than 6 you'll have to provide documentation of a complete physical within the last 12 months. Pets older than 6 must have had a complete examination within the last 30 days.
Min Enrollment Age
8 weeks
Max Enrollment Age
14 years
Accident Waiting Period
15 days
Illnesses Waiting Period
15 days
Free Look Period
30 days

Claims & Service

Extras - 4 / 5

Healthy Paws has a proven track record of fulfilling claims fast and with as little fuss as possible compared to other pet insurance companies.

Customer support is efficient, courteous and available 7 days a week. With Healthy Paws, you have the ability to file a claim online or through their mobile app.

You simply submit the veterinarian invoice and the company will send you the reimbursement check. 99% of claims are processed in 2 days.
Advertised Response Time
3 days
Claim Form
Email
Fax
Online Portal
Mobile App

Contact & Additional Information

Homepage URL
Headquarters Address
11120 NE 33rd Place, Bellevue, WA, 98004
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 50034, Bellevue, WA, 98105
Year Founded
2009

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nyronni

12/18/2024
I can't tell you how happy I am that I purchased insurance on my fur baby from Healthy Paws. For a very modest monthly cost, they have paid thousands of dollars when she needed surgery and other services. Their response time is amazing! It really helps when you're worried about your pet, that you don't need to worry about how to pay for it. It was one of the best investments I've made.


mettrack1

12/15/2024
Since we got Healthy Paws insurance for our dog at age 3 (she is now 10) she's developed epilepsy and now lymphoma. Healthy Paws has covered everything they said they would with no delay or arguments. I receive payment within a week of submitting claims. Without the cancer treatment she has been receiving, she would no longer be here. We are very grateful to be able to have more time and memories with her. One note about cost. It does go up every year but is not pegged to how much you use it. At 90% coverage, $500 deductible, and 10 years old, our monthly cost will be $219.28 per month next year. This past year it was $152.51.


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Corinne H

12/9/2024
I have two 6 year old dogs, one who never needs medical care, the other that we would never be able to afford to care for if it weren't for pet insurance. After a few years of trying to manage my dogs severe dust/grass allergies with apoquel, we are trying immunotherapy. I am so glad Healthy Paws covers 80% of this expense. Except for the giant jumps in premium last year, I have been very happy with their service.


Jason W

12/3/2024
I cannot exclaim my praise for Healthy Paws loud enough! I have been a Healthy Paws customer for years and have had zero problems. I use their direct deposit option for reimbursement and have always received the money faster than they promise. My healthy Paws policy has really paid for itself since my dog got diagnosed with cancer. They have paid every claim keeping him as healthy as possible for as long as possible and the only questions they ask is how Tyson is doing. I have had the option to get different pet health insurance through my employer but Healthy Paws has always covered any need my pets have and I would not trust any other company to protect us the way Healthy Paws has.


forrest.j.green

12/2/2024
Our Rocky boy was discovered to have a Thymoma last October. Before that, he had never been to the vet except for yearly checkups. We were completely shocked by this diagnosis which required surgery and then he had complications of pneumonia and we nearly lost him several times. From what I've seen stop reading this review and get your pets on healthy paws right now. They do not have annual caps like many other companies out there so Healthy Paws is a no brainers. I hope you never place a claim but if you do have to you will be covered and you can focus on your fur baby and not worry about anything else. Rocky is finally home recovering and we are extremely blessed


terriboutin1

12/2/2024
My Millie and I could not have survived the past year without her Healthy Paws Pet Insurance. She's faced some pretty life-threatening issues more than once resulting in the need for repeated emergency hospitalizations, tests, procedures, medications, and on-going therapies and medications. Knowing that she was covered by the Healthy Paws plan allowed us to make sure that Millie received and continues to receive the health care that she needs to survive and thrive. I always recommend that my friends and relatives purchase a pet health insurance policy, and I happily share our Healthy Pets stories.


kathi.oneill

11/26/2024
I have never felt compelled to write a review for a service until now. And it's insurance of all things. :) We have been customers of Healthy Paws for about 7 years and they have been absolutely critical keeping our boy Duke alive and happy. Duke has had a series of unpredictable but life-threatening systemic issues, some acute and some needing ongoing treatment/medication. I have been absolutely surprised and elated at how easy and fast I was able to submit claims and get reimbursed. It's also very hard to find pet insurance with no annual max, but thankfully I selected a policy with the right company. In 2024, Duke's medical bills are pretty close to $30,000. Our decisions in very... Read More


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Sherri J

11/20/2024
I love Healthy Paws pet insurance. They’re always quick to process the claim and directly deposit money to my account. They check in on how my pet is doing. I feel they really care. I highly recommend them.


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Matty C

11/17/2024
Twice our dog has fallen ill and needed extensive treatment and both times Healthy Paws has covered our bills. It is really easy to deal with them and the claims process is straightforward. Thanks Healthy Paws for helping get our flour legged friend back to full health!


Danielle M

11/15/2024
We have Healthy Paws insurance for our three cats and dog. We recently needed to have our dog's knee operated on and they have been amazing throughout. They communicate super well, reimburse extremely quickly, and cover up to 80%! I couldn't recommend them more highly! As a plus, they are so warm and friendly. Best pet insurance out there!



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