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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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wendyrgossett

11/12/2021
Healthy Paws has exceeded our expectations in every way. We decided to get pet insurance for our bernedoodle puppy, who is now only 3 years old. Despite a perfect puppyhood, she ruptured the dog equivalent of our ACL in the spring and required surgery and physical therapy to repair it. Then just a few weeks ago, for no apparent reason, she became ill and required a trip to the nearby emergency vet. We were told she had experienced a toxin to her liver. That ultimately entailed a stay at the incredible CSU Veterinary Hospital in Northern Colorado. It was devastating to imagine losing such an important and much-loved part of our family, and fortunately thanks to Healthy Paws, the financial... Read More


andy

11/12/2021
• I purchased a policy the day that I brought home my puppy and had a monthly premium of $35/mo. • Year 2, they send me an email that my rate for the next year will now be $57/mo • Year 3, they raised my rate to $73/mo. My dog has allergies now, so if I switch insurance, my dog will not be covered for any pre-existing conditions, even though I have had insurance since day 1. They never mentioned that rates can go up over 20-60%% per year when I signed up - seems like something that would have been important to know, except when it is not good for their business. Protect yourself and your pup from their predatory practice and choose another provider and make sure to ask rate... Read More

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Official Response

Customer Care of Healthy Paws Pet Insurance
Andy - We truly appreciate you being part of the Healthy Paws family. We're glad we've been able to provide coverage and reimbursements for your claims over the years. Our management team works hard to keep our premiums as low as possible while still providing comprehensive coverage. All premiums are based on the rates and rating rules filed and approved by each state’s Department of Insurance. These rates take into account the cost of treatment, advances in veterinary medicine (including specialty and emergency care), your individual pet’s breed, gender, age and other factors, within the region your pet resides. As a result, we need to increase the premium level for all pets in your state so your buddy can have continued access to the best veterinary care. All pet insurance companies, no matter how they market their benefits, will raise rates to keep up with the rapidly rising cost of veterinary care, including specialty and emergency care. We do our best to be transparent regarding annual premium increases by including this information on the "Frequently Asked Questions" page of our website. Please give your pup a hug from us.

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Bonnie U

11/11/2021
Being put in the position of having to choose my bank account over my dogs' lives is a position I never want to face. If your pets are part of your family, health insurance is as important for them as it is for you. And there are many different health plans out there, but I have found none as good and upfront as Healthy Paws. Submitting a bill is the easiest thing in the world -- get their app and take a photo of the bill. That's it. You will be reimbursed according to what your vet charges, not according to what a vet in a nearby state would have charged (that's how my last pet health insurance decided how much they would reimburse). Healthy Paws will also continue to pay for... Read More


ray.kilroy

11/10/2021
Our 4 year old Golden Retriever had to have both rear acl's repaired. We were very concerned for her as she means so much to us. Luckily, we had Healthy Paws Insurance which helped us cover 80% of her surgery costs. They handled her claim within a few days of submission and sent us a check within a week. They covered all of her expenses which included her harness, collar, pills, bandages, etc. They were fantastic and without them we don't know what we would have done. Thank you Healthy Paws.


cryslhamilton

11/10/2021
We have the best lab/shep mix dog in the world. Our girl, Zoe, came to us New Year's Eve 2020 and was supposed to be a 2 week foster -- we failed miserably. No way could we give her up. A few months before her first birthday we noticed she would limp after extended running or playing with other dogs. We took her to our vet and he diagnosed her with ununited anconeal process and urged us to take her to an ortho specialist. We did so and after a CT scan, ortho diagnosed her with "bilateral fragmented medial coronoid process of the ulna with secondary elbow osteoarthritis, bilaterally (BOTH LIMBS). We took her for surgery (ulnar ostectomy - bilaterally) on a Monday - which lasted over 3... Read More


barbrosean

11/9/2021
Healthy Paws has helped our dog with his unexpected health issues, has responded quickly to our claims. Their phone staff is excellent.


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Cathy

11/7/2021
I cannot say enough good things about Healthy Paws Insurance. This is the second time I have had to use them and they are so helpful and easy and everyone has been so helpful and kind. I recommend them to everyone


cam.a.reid.96

11/4/2021
I've always had great experiences with healthy paws. Without them I wouldn't have been able to afford the surgery my pet needed. It's such a relief to know the help is there if I need it!


debgeraghty

11/4/2021
I have a 7 month old mini-Austrailian Shepherd named Zoey. I signed up with Healthypaws pet insurance after talking with a neighbor who had this insurance and was happy with it. I also did my own google searches. So far, we have had three emergencies with Zoey covered by Healthy paws!! I really appreciate the amazing turn around time on the repayment of costs we pay. I appreciate the concern and quick response the personnel working with Healthy Paws always gives me either by phone or email. This program has been well worth the cost and them some. The rules and what is covered, deductible, etc., are also very well covered in their paperwork.


pduong0304

11/2/2021
My dog just accidentally swallowed the needle few days ago that she had to have a major surgery to get it out. It costs us total $8,000 for this incident! And it only took 2 days to get reimbursed from Healthy Paws for 90%! If you have any pets, do yourself a favor - GET HEALTHY PAWS insurance!! When we got the consultation from the Surgeon, thanks to the plan, the first thing came to our mind was that we would do anything to get the needle out without worrying about financial hardship. I couldn’t imagine what we would have gone through without the insurance during this hard time… i think this is the best choice of my life since my dog is only 4 years old.. many years to go and of course... Read More



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