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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.
 
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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
https://www.healthypawspetinsurance.com/
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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carterke

12/29/2018
After polling friends on Facebook for pet insurance reccomendations, Healthy Paws was the clear winner. When I switched over to them my payments were cut almost in half and my service and satisfaction doubled! My dog had to get TPLO surgery on both back knees over the course of 2018. As stated in my coverage, Healthy Paws paid 80% of the entire bill within about a week from the surgery. They also followed up with an e-mail to see how my dog was doing. After the second surgery the follow up e-mail asked how she was doing after her second surgery! These guys are awesome. Plus, they have direct deposit!

Tim  
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Customer Care of Healthy Paws Pet Insurance
Carterke - We're sorry your girl had to have not one but two knee surgeries in 2018. We appreciate all of your positive comments. We hope you and yours have a happy and healthy New Year!
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Oscar G

12/29/2018
The cost for the calm and love you get back from them is with every penny. They guide you and love your pet. This company is not only the best pet insurance it is also the most human. They care!!! We are definitely not just numbers for them, they really care about your pet!! We love them and their system for your claims is so fast and seem less, they are a joy to talk to!! Always happy and always making a connection with you they make you feel accompanied and not alone. They are the Best!!

Tim  
Official Response

Customer Care of Healthy Paws Pet Insurance
Oscar - We understand when a pet parent contacts us that there's a good chance their pet is sick or injured. Helping them through that with care and kindness is a priority. Thanks for expressing that in your review:) We hope you and yours have a happy and healthy 2019!
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Grace

12/28/2018
I adopted a wonderful husky puppy in June in which I immediately enrolled her at Healthy Paws after friends had recommended it to me. Recently I found out that my sweet girl has issues in her back knees and would need surgery to correct them if she had any hope of being able to run and play like a normal dog. She has now undergone 2 knee surgery's in the last month and Healthy Paw has been incredible and a life saver for me financially. They have been very kind and caring and have processed my claims smoothly and quickly. I am SO incredibly thankful for her insurance coverage and would highly recommend!

Tim  
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Customer Care of Healthy Paws Pet Insurance
Grace - We hope your girl is making an uneventful recovery from her knee surgeries. We appreciate all of your kind words and glad we can be there to remove some of the financial stress so you can concentrate on her recovery. Have a happy and healthy 2019!
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Chris

12/28/2018
This is a premiere insurance company with amazing customer service. When our beloved hound dog was diagnosed with kidney failure and spent 7 days in the hospital, the peace of mind provided by the knowledge that Healthy Paws was backing us up was extraordinary. Thanks to Healthy Paws, we could focus on treating him. Healthy Paws covered the entire hospitalization within a week! Important backstory: we are with Healthy Paws because a friend who had the same pet insurance that we had at the time incurred substantial hospitalization costs only to have all of the claims denied. Even if you currently have other insurance, switch to Healthy Paws immediately.

Tim  
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Customer Care of Healthy Paws Pet Insurance
Chris - Thanks for all of your kind words. We're glad our coverage allowed you to focus on your boy's recovery. Give him a big hug from us and have a Happy New Year!
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Chris j

12/28/2018
My experience with Healthy Paws has been very positive. I have a diabetic dog who had surgery to remove a tumor and also cataract surgery. Submitting claims has been very easy to do on their website, and they reimbursed me in less than a week for all the claims that have been made. I highly recommend this to anyone who want comprehensive coverage and a positive experience with pet insurance.

Tim  
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Customer Care of Healthy Paws Pet Insurance
Chris - We're happy to play a part in assuring your babies have access to the best available medical care. Glad you find our claims submission/reimbursement time a positive experience. Have a Happy New Year!
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Briana H

12/27/2018
Healthy Paws has been a life saver for my French Bulldog. He’s had two major surgeries, one at 1 year old and one at 6 years old. He’s also got terrible allergies, which are always changing. Over the past 6 years, Healthy Paws has made all of these conditions financially possible for us to manage. Submitting claims online is user friendly. Completed claims take only a few days to receive and then the check arrives right after. I sincerely believe the monthly price is valuable for the service they offer. We have never had a problem with the company, and in fact, they even checked in on our frenchie after his surgery. I highly recommend Healthy Paws.

Tim  
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Customer Care of Healthy Paws Pet Insurance
Briana - We're glad we have been able to help with your Frenchie's surgeries and allergy issues. We appreciate your support and happy you're a part of the Healthy Paws family! Give your boy a big hug for us.
Vi M

12/27/2018
It's taken me a while to write this review as I recently lost my boy Watson to heart disease. As I continue on in this painful journey without him, I can not be more thankful that Healthy Paws was able to assist me when Watson was here. I remember reading how having pet insurance makes it so pet parents don’t have to worry about finances so we can focus on our good boys/good girls.. I will keep this part concise as talking about it still makes me cry, but when Watson was diagnosed with CHF he had multiple vet visits, cardiologist visits, ER vet visits 2-3x in one night), and the list goes on. I had met numerous people at the ER vet who would worry about how much... Read More

Tim  
Official Response

Customer Care of Healthy Paws Pet Insurance
Vi Mo - All of us at Healthy Paws were sad to hear of Watson's passing. We appreciate the time and effort it took for you to write your review. It's people like you who are raising awareness about Healthy Paws and we thank you for that. We hope you and yours have a happy and healthy 2019.
Marcie C

12/26/2018
Developing a relationship with HealthyPaws for our two labs, 2 and 10 yrs. old, has been one of the best decisions we ever made! I have NEVER experienced such gracious and professional interactions with providers! And their kindness, interest, patience, and attention to detail is beyond words. The efficiency of processing claims is excellent. We are so grateful for HealthyPaws.

Tim  
Official Response

Customer Care of Healthy Paws Pet Insurance
Marcie - We can't thank you enough for all of your kind words:) Glad we can play a part in making sure your babies have access to the best available medical care. Give them big hugs for us and Happy New Year!
Lucia A

12/26/2018
We are very happy with Healthy Paws. They are attentive and caring, and it's very easy to file claims. We have used them several times!

Tim  
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Customer Care of Healthy Paws Pet Insurance
Lucia - We appreciate your words of support! Thanks for being part of the Healthy Paws family!
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Denise T

12/26/2018
We chose to insure our two cats with Healthy Paws after a thorough search for the best plans, and we're really glad and thankful that we did. We've had a few emergencies now and fortunately Healthy Paws was there for our cats and us when needed. The claims process is straightforward and simple, processing and reimbursement happens fast (with a detailed explanation which costs are covered and which ones are not), and customer service has been excellent, showing real concern and care for our cats. When you're worried and stressed about your pet's health it's a huge relief to know that you can rely on their insurance to help you.

Tim  
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Customer Care of Healthy Paws Pet Insurance
Denise - Thanks for all of your kind words regarding our claims process, reimbursement and customer service. Please give your kitties big hugs from us. We hope you and yours have a happy and healthy 2019!
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