Is Pet Insurance a Luxury or Life-Saver? How to be prepared for your furry friend Did you know that 91.7 percent of the U.S. population had some form of health insurance coverage as of last year? While that figure still leaves tens of millions of Americans without a healthcare safety net, it also means that the vast majority of people in the U.S. are insured. No such majority exists for American pets. Right now, approximately 90.5 million U.S. households have pets, according to the American Pet Products Association. Yet, according to a recent “State of the Industry Report” from the North American Pet Health Insurance Association (NAPHIA), only about 4.41 million pets “were...
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Pet insurance is insurance for your pet. Covers prices for treatment of injuries and sudden illnesses. In general, most pet insurance plans can cover sudden injuries/accidents, sudden illnesses, surgery, medications, tests/diagnostics, and emergency care and testing fees. The cost of your pet insurance can vary depending on the style of policy you select. 1.ASPCA The ASPCA's mission, as founder Henry Bergh put it in 1866, is "to provide effective means for the prohibition of cruelty to animals in the United States." The ASPCA is guided today by a similar belief that was fully supported in 1866: animals are entitled to kind and respectful treatment by humans, and this should not be left...
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Can You Get Life Insurance on a Dog? Most people need life insurance: If you die, your loved ones will have to pay for your funeral, finalize your estate, and potentially replace your income. The money from a life insurance policy allows surviving family members to live a life in the manner which they have become accustomed. It can also be used to the long-term future of any children. Whether or not you can get life insurance on a dog is a much different question. In theory, most dogs don't generate any money. However, there are specific reasons that someone will choose to get a dog, and a dog can be very expensive. When purchased from a reputable breeder, dogs can represent a serious...
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Pet life insurance can cover costs related to an unexpected death, but it does have limitations. If you’re curious about whether the cost of insuring your pet is worth it, here’s what you should know. Takeaways Pet life insurance covers the cost of funeral expenses and reimburses owners for the pet’s value should something happen to them. Like most insurance, there are limitations regarding how much coverage you can have and how much you can be reimbursed. Pet life insurance is most often purchased by pet owners with expensive pets, like service animals and rare breeds, or pets that generate income, like show dogs. For most pet owners, life insurance won’t be worth the extra expense....
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Lifetime pet insurance is the most comprehensive policy you can buy and it will cover your pet for every year of their life. Every year, you'll be given the chance to renew the policy. If you decide to do this, it will remain in place for as long as you need it. There are annual limits and you usually can't get cover for any existing condition diagnosed before you buy the policy. So if you want full protection for your dog or cat (or snake, gerbil, or any other animal), lifetime protection is a good option. Does lifetime pet insurance go up every year? The cost of lifetime pet insurance, or any type of pet insurance, could go up at any time. Your price is determined by factors including...
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You can save money on pet insurance by buying a policy at certain times. Getty Images/iStockphoto Dogs and cats are often considered to be members of the family by their owners. During the COVID-19 pandemic, almost 1 in 5 households (accounting for around 23 million homes) acquired a cat or dog between March 2020 and May 2021, according to the ASPCA. In addition to procuring food, toys and a warm place to rest, many of these pet owners may also now be considering pet insurance. This unique form of protection works similarly to health insurance for humans. In exchange for a monthly premium, owners can get pet insurance for a range of medical treatments, prescriptions and sometimes...
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Pet Insurance offered by MetLife Pet Insurance Solutions LLC is underwritten by Independence American Insurance Company (“IAIC”), a Delaware insurance company, headquartered at 485 Madison Avenue, NY, NY 10022, and Metropolitan General Insurance Company (“MetGen”), a Rhode Island insurance company, headquartered at 700 Quaker Lane, Warwick, RI 02886, in those states where MetGen’s policies are available. MetLife Pet Insurance Solutions LLC is the policy administrator authorized by IAIC and MetGen to offer and administer pet insurance policies. MetLife Pet Insurance Solutions LLC was previously known as PetFirst Healthcare, LLC and in some states continues to operate under that name pending...
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Nowadays, almost all of the people are willing to grow pets like cats, dogs, guinea pigs, and so on. They even consider then as one of their family members by offering their private spaces inside their house with their own accessories and clothing. So already you will have to spend much on making these pets happy and comfortable. In addition, if the pets undergo unexpected health issues, pet insurance assists you in covering those medical expenses spent on pets. Many numbers of policies are available, and it is your choice to select the right and appropriate one for the pets. iselect pet insurance comparison assists you in providing a comparison of various pet insurance policies available...
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What is Covered gives you the comfort of knowing your pet is covered for everything listed here. You might be surprised to know that not all pet insurance providers cover exam fees for eligible conditions, which are part of almost every veterinary bill. That coverage is built into our plans. Some other providers also have vaccine or other requirements concerning the care of your pet. If you don’t follow these policy provisions, your claims may not be reimbursed. We believe your pet’s care is best left to you and your veterinarian. Accidents Accident coverage can help you care for your pet when they get hurt without as much worry about the cost. It covers injuries and emergencies related to...
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