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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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ellenv33

1/30/2017
The customer service is excellent. Healthy Paws provides excellent coverage for a reasonable cost. I am able to provide excellent medical care for my dog and have peace of mind. There have been no surprise rate hikes and they have not question any course of care.

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Kerry C

1/30/2017
All dogs will have quality of life issues as they get older. That is the reason why I decided to purchase insurance for my boxer at about 9 months old. Unfortunately, his health issues started at 1. He has had a reoccuring issue with autoimmune meningitis. He is now 3 1/2 and has just been diagnosed with his 3rd bout of meningitis. The prolonged period he was on steriods for caused numerous other health issues, including a staph infection in a disc in his spine. To say the least, these treatments for all his medical issues are expensive and lengthy (MRIs, spinal taps, blood work, urine samples, and long months of medication). Without health insurance, I'm not sure if we could have... Read More

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Suzanne C

1/30/2017
Healthy Paws has been such a blessing! As soon as we rescued our "son" Luigi, we decided to get insurance. We shopped around and chose HealthyPaws because of its limitless coverage. We opted for the $250 deductible and 90% coverage option. The only reason I am giving 4.5 instead of 5 stars is because I wish the cost of the vet visit was covered. That is my only deduction. Other than that issue (which is pretty standard when it comes to insurance plans), I am very happy with HealthyPaws. When the short waiting period was over, Luigi and I went for a run and crashed into each other. He landed funny on his leg and immediately began to cry. I brought him to the vet and they asked... Read More

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Cassie R

1/30/2017
I had a wonderful experience with Health Paws Pet Insurance, and recommend them highly. I was leery of buying insurance, given the horror stories I had heard and the expense, but the rescue told me when I adopted my dog that I should try it for a year. It's been ten months, and I hadn't used it once, until on Friday night at 5am, I took Stella to the Emergency Animal Hospital, because she had been vomiting and whimpering for four hours. They checked her in, and treated her overnight. I checked her out on Sunday, submitted my claim through the app that evening (you can just take a picture on your phone), and by Monday morning received a notification that my reimbursement was in the mail.... Read More

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Suzanne D

1/30/2017
Healthy Paws is great. My Maltese was sick twice and needed to be in vet office for days getting fluids, medication, blood tests, xrays, and ultrasound. Both claims were processed quickly and efficiently. No hassles!!!!!. They are also very caring and ask quite often how my baby is doing. ANYONE THINKING OF INSURANCE SHOULD NOT WAIT. HEALTHY PAWS IS THE BEST!

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Maria S

1/30/2017
I want to hank Healthy Paws for helping me when my lil dude got seriously injured. Our case was reviewed within a week and we got 3.5K compensation fair fast. Thank you, guys!

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Annette

1/30/2017
Healthy Paws has been a godsend! My husband and I have a sweet American bulldog who has had her fair share of health issues. Between allergies, joint problems, and oral surgery, we've spent plenty of time at the vet. All the way through, it's been such a relief to know we have Healthy Paws. It makes our decisions so much easier, because it takes away any hesitation we would have otherwise had about giving her the care she needs due to cost. Healthy Paws has an easy-to-use website, and has always been prompt with processing our claims and sending reimbursements. Plus, their customer service is wonderful; they even write personal emails every now and then to check in on how our dog is doing... Read More

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Hannah

1/30/2017
Fast, friendly, amazing service! Highly recommend them!

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Jane

1/30/2017
We have been very happy with Healthy Paws Pet Insurance!!! Not only are the claims easy to submit and track, but they are settled very quickly as well! And the "icing on the cake" is that after our Newfie's (Quinn) shoulder surgery, we received a personal email from a Healthy Paws agent asking how Quinn was doing! We definitely recommend this insurance (which has 3 levels of customization) to all new pet owners.

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Carina

1/29/2017
I don't have very good luck on my pet's health. My cat got urinary blockage 3 times in 2 years. It cost over $1000 each time. So, I have a lot to say about my experience with healthy paws. So far, I think it's a very brilliant idea to choose this insurance. Pros: 1. Claim procedure is super easy. I had my vet sent them the health record, I took pictures of the invoice and submitted on line, the process completed within 1 week and I received the check the week after. I didn't need to talk to any agent, no questions asked, they paid everything with the agreed percentage except the examination fee and the cost prescription food. 2. the deductible is annually, not per claim. It makes... Read More

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