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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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Joan A

10/10/2018
About a year after I adopted my rescue pup he was diagnosed with a serious disease. He had been in remission for almost two years but recently had a flare-up. Both times he was ill he had to go to the emergency room, and then needed numerous follow-up ultrasounds and other costly tests and treatments. Healthy Paws has been absolutely wonderful. Filing a claim is easy, claims are processed very quickly, and everyone I have spoken to is knowledgeable and caring. Healthy Paws is the best!

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Nate

10/10/2018
Having healthy paws has really given us peace of mind with our yellow lab Duke. Filing the claims are super easy, and they always check in to see how he is doing after his Vet visit. We definitely recommend having healthy paws as your pet insurance provider!

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Danielle D

10/10/2018
Our 3 1/2 year old lab, Bauer, was diagnosed with osteosarcoma in his hind leg. He had to get his leg amputated for pain relief and start chemo treatments right away. Healthy Paws has made these difficult decisions much easier for us. We would not be able to afford this kind of treatment for our dog without Healthy Paws. They have been wonderful throughout this entire process. Submitting claims is so easy through the app and payment is received with 10 days via direct deposit. They have stayed in contact with us to ask how Bauer is doing. They promptly answer any questions we may have about coverage. Thank you Healthy Paws for being a fantastic company who truly cares about our pets!!!

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George S

10/9/2018
Anyone who has had a family pet for a long time knows that having a sick pet can be in many ways be akin to having a sick child, and this is something Healthy Paws Pet Insurance truly understands and values. Which is why their impeccable customer service skills and no hassle policy is exactly what the doctor ordered when our family went through the extreme stress and grief of our beloved family pet’s unexpected and sudden cancer diagnosis. Shortly after Bad Mash’s 9th birthday we witnessed him straining to urinate, which quickly became large amounts of blood in his urine. We quickly took Bad Mash to our local vet and after an X-ray and ultrasound the vet was able to see a cantaloupe size... Read More

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Janice I

10/9/2018
After 5 years in a kitty-less house, we decided to adopt two little babies, found with their 2 siblings at the Oakland Zoo. Sam and Dash quickly took over our household AND our hearts. We knew the importance of pet insurance in the event of possible major medical needs. After researching options, we chose Health Paws Pet Insurance - the best decision we ever made. Unfortunately, Dash started having seizures and after extensive testing and many trips to the ER, an MRI showed that she had a brain malformation. This condition will cause life-long seizures. If we did not have Healthy Paws, it would been a hardship to provide all the specialized care that Dash has required. Healthy Paws... Read More

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Laura G

10/9/2018
To anyone looking for excellent pet insurance, please look no further! This company has been amazing since the day I signed up. My dog has had extensive illnesses and major vet bills the last few years and they have paid every single claim without question. They have literally saved her life! Not only have they paid every claim, their reimbursement checks are in the mail super fast. They are the absolute best out there!

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Diana A

10/4/2018
I have two small dogs and have been insured by Healthy Paws since 2011. I choose the 90% /10% program which means after paying a $100. deductible and 10% of the vets bill, Healthy Paws pays 90% of the bill. There web page is easy to follow and they are always available to speak with you by phone. I usually have my check from them within a week. After researching the most popular pet insurance companies, I choose Healthy Paws and have been very happy I did.

Meagan K

10/4/2018
We got puppy insurance for our puppy as soon as we got her at 10 weeks old, she just had a case of puppy pneumonia and at 6 months, had already racked up $3000 in vet bills. Our pup is much better and got our reimbursement back before her antibiotics ran out so we are at ease. Not only does Healthy Paws provide quick customer service responses and reimbursement, they also email to ask how our puppy is recovering. It has been an amazing experience and I can not recommend Healthy Paws enough.

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Teresa W

10/3/2018
Healthy Paws Insurance is reliable, fast, and fair. I would not recommend any other because I have had such great experiences. Most of all the peace of mind knowing that I never have to sacrifice my pet's health care due to costs. Pet insurance allows me to give the best I can to my Frenchies. I would have it no other way.

Toni J

10/2/2018
Healthypaws has been supportive while we were dealing with our sick pup with hospital stays, tests and his medical needs. Their process of claims and reimbursements have been seamless. The communication from the staff to us during this process has been excellent. The staff 's compassion for Brodie and his health is a personal touch.

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