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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 Do We Rate Healthy Paws?

Breakdown

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

Our 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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Andrea S

3/8/2017
Seriously, BLESS HEALTHY PAWS. Do you know how I know Healthy Paws REALLY CARES about keeping pets healthy? Because they REALLY CARE about the pet parents who are responsible for keeping those pets healthy! They have made everything so easy and so turnkey for submitting claims! Then they process claims and reimburse on claims so quickly that those of us pet parents who can't easily shell out hefty sums of money for vet bills aren't left sweating for months, waiting for checks to arrive. I can't recommend them enough- their customer service peeps are awesome too! 👏


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Robin S

3/8/2017
We have found Healthy Paws to be simply OUTSTANDING. We adopted our pit/boxer mix at age 7, and took out a policy for him after 3 months, due to not knowing his history. We purchased a policy with a $500 deductible, to lower our monthly payments. Our dog was unexpectedly was diagnosed at 10 years (January 2017) with a Hemangiosarcoma of the spleen - an aggressive cancer in dogs - stage 3. It is very hard to diagnose this before the tumor bursts, which is what happened. Not only did we receive excellent care at UPENN Vet, but Healthy Paws covered almost everything - surgery, meds, oncology, hospital stay for recovery, even the collar (cone of shame), to precent him from licking.... Read More


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Yevgeniy K

3/8/2017
Healthy Paws is an exceptional insurance company. Unfortunately, my dog had two major accidents within a year. Total amount of my bills was >6K. Healthy Paws covered 90% of it!!!! On top of that they constantly stayed in touch with me asking how my dog is doing. I feel that they really care… it makes me think that I am the part of a big family. I am very grateful to be with Healthy Paws. Highly recommend you this company.


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Josh s

3/7/2017
I am really happy I signed up with Healthy Paws. My puppy is 4 months old and she needed an endoscopy to remove pebbles she had eaten in our backyard. Healthy paws paid the claim quickly at 90% with no questions asked. Saved me over $2000. I have been a health insurance broker for the last 20 years so I know good service when I see it! These guys are first rate!


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Aaron

3/7/2017
A couple years ago, my wife and I decided we should get insurance for our dog Zoey, she was in great health and had tons of energy, but is a big dog and had just turned 7. About 6 months ago we found out that she has a heart condition. Healthy Paws has made all the vet visits, cardiologist visits and medicine much more manageable for us. The customer service has been fantastic. Very professional yet personal at the same time. Getting pet insurance was one of the best decisions we made as pet owners.


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Natalie

3/7/2017
Healthy Paws is the best pet insurance company around. We were skeptical about pet insurance until a neighbor recommended it to us (she saw how active and goofy our rescue lab puppy was...) Later that year he hurt his leg and needed surgery, which would have been financially miserable had we not had the accident insurance. (X-rays alone were $400.) The claims process is exceptionally easy and our reimbursement arrived faster than we expected. The customer service is unparalleled. We now recommend Healthy Paws to all of our dog-owning friends and all new pet owners (especially those who are considering adopting a labrador!)


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odil

3/7/2017
My dog Sasha needed two surgeries on both of her knees and it was her first as well as mine to go through a process such as the one we went through recently. I have had her insured since April of last year and was able to connect with someone each and every time I called Healthy Paws for questions, claims, etc. The staff is amazing and attentive to ever detail and note that is written on her profile. I am truly thankful and grateful for people that genuinely care that my dog gets better.


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Emily S

3/6/2017
Healthy Paws has easily saved us thousands of dollars since we adopted our Bronson boy. We've had quite a few regular vet visits, emergency vet visits, prescription meds, and even been to an opthomologist. It's so easy to submit a claim through the app, and we have never had an issue getting our reimbursement check. They are usually pretty quick too, so you aren't waiting weeks for your money. We are so thankful we have this insurance!


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Jessica

3/6/2017
After purchasing our policy a little over 3 years ago, we recently discovered that our Australian Shepherd (who is just over 6 years old) developed cataracts with a rapid onset. She was barely seeing and bumping into things within a couple of days. After being completely distraught with the situation we were so happy to learn that Healthy Paws covered this medical condition and they were unbelievably easy to deal with during the claims process. We ended up having our dog, Briggsy, go through with the cataract removal surgery. They answered any questions I had in a timely and clear manner and made forwarding both prior medical history and billing claims through email extremely easy! On top... Read More


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Jurgen G

3/6/2017
Our Portuguese Water Dog Marco decided to " dine" on large pieces of tennis ball rubber which made him very sick. We took him to the VCA Animal Hospital in Hollywood and he required extensive treatment which ultimately included surgical procedure on his tummy. I am happy to report that he is on the way to recovery and that on Friday the stitches will be removed. This was high quality veterinary care which unfortunately came with a high quality vet bill, almost $ 4,000. I can't say how relieved I was when Healthy Paws reviewed the charges and approved for payment in about a week. Not only that, they actually contacted me in a genuinely caring way to find out how Marco was doing and... Read More



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