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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 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
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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Tina

11/11/2017
Having a sick pet can be emotionally and financially exhausting. Getting pet insurance was the smartest move I ever made, and going with Healthy Paws was my best choice. After quite a bit of shopping around, I felt that Healthy Paws had the best plan for my new puppy. Everything from filing a claim, to being kept updated on the status of the claim, and contacting customer service, was all so easy! I am so happy with the choice I made of going with Healthy Paws. Tina

Jacqueline N

11/10/2017
This is the absolute BEST pet insurance out there! I can’t thank Healthy Paws enough for their kindness through my dog’s emergency surgery. My Golden Retriever (just over a year old), had to have a foreign body surgery because she ate something that she was not supposed to. Not only was this terrifying, but I knew that bills would add up quickly. I wanted the best care for my dog, at the emergency vet that I chose, and any treatment/procedure that she needed done, done. I just wanted my pup back! In the back of my mind I knew I had insurance and I knew that whatever she needed to have done, was getting done. I wasn’t prepared for the overwhelming amount kindness and concern that they,... Read More

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Liz H

11/10/2017
I love Healthy Paws, and I recommend them to everyone I know who has pets. Submitting claims is super simple (you just take a picture of the vet invoice with your phone), and they usually approve claims very quickly. I had one claim that was approved about 15 minutes after I submitted it. In my experience, they pay for everything that they say they will. Recently my cat was suddenly diagnosed with a rare, life-threatening condition and the vet recommended major surgery that would cost thousands of dollars. The decision was an easy one for me, since I knew that Healthy Paws would pay for 90% of the surgery. I'm very glad that I can make decisions about my cat's medical care based on... Read More

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cindy

11/10/2017
Surprisingly in a world where insurance companies try not to pay out, Healthy Paws paid every penny due to us in a timely manner. The process online is simple to submit a claim and you can check the status online too. We got our checks within a month of submitting our claims. Very easy to work with and great service.

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Gary

11/9/2017
I have had healthy paws insurance for my dog Bustelo since I adopted him, with the hope of never having to use it. He got into some pills and had to be hospitalized. The people at healthy paws were all very friendly and helpful. They were quick to answer any questions I had when I called their customer support and were always very kind and considerate. They even reached out through email to check on him. I cannot say enough good things about them; and have been telling everyone I know with a pet how good they are.

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cecile

11/9/2017
Healthpaws has been available on the phone to answer my questions in a time of crisis. They have followed up with emails to check on my pet. They also reimbursed me very quickly which was so helpful as not to be in a bind when the credit card bills came through. It was amazing to experience the healthypaws team service and know that I can count on them. Thanks again!

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Courtney D

11/9/2017
I have had my two canine fur babies, a Newfoundland and a Pyrenees mix, both rescues, with Healthy Paws for about five years and I trust this company completely. They cover exactly what they say they will, process claims very quickly, and have been incredibly courteous and helpful over the phone every time I have called (so much better than calling a human insurance company!). I don't write reviews on line often, but this is one company that cares about animals the way pet owners do and they deserve high acclaim. If you don't have any pet insurance, this is the company to sign up with as soon as you bring your pet home.

Keri A

11/9/2017
Nothing but good things to say about Healthy Paws! Our little pup has been through it all in her 2yrs of life and Healthy Paws has been there every step of the way! They generally care about your pups health, and make the process of submitting a claim, processing a claim or just asking general questions, very easy and stress free! I highly recommend their services!!

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Cathee

11/8/2017
Our dog had to go in for surgery to remove some cancer spots. As soon as we received the bill, we uploaded it into the system and, within a week, Healthy Paws had processed the claim and sent us a check. There were no questions asked, except for how our pup was recovering :)

Kim C

11/7/2017
I could not live without Healthy Paws Ins! They have covered everything for my Baby! we have had over 125 claims and all have been covered! Cancer, Ear infections, Allergies, Medications and the latest one was a total Ear Ablation that was almost $4000.00 and we received 90% back. I am so thankful that I have them!

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