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ASPCA Pet Health Insurance

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The ASPCA is a non-profit organization in the US with the mission to prevent cruelty to animals.

In 2006, as part of a strategic partnership with the ASPCA®, C&F Insurance Agency, Inc. launched ASPCA® Pet Health Insurance.

The agency is based in Akron, Ohio, and was founded in 1997, making it the second oldest pet insurance provider in the United States.

Products are underwritten by the United States Fire Insurance Company, which has an A.M. Best Insurance rating of A (Excellent).

ASPCA Pet Health Insurance program features customizable plans that reimburse 70%-90% of covered vet bills, and the option of an unlimited annual coverage limit.

How is ASPCA rated?

Breakdown

4.0/5
Coverage
2.5/5
Cost
3.5/5
Extras

Overall Rating: 3.8 / 5 (Very good)

ASPCA Pet Health Insurance has multiple plans that offer either accident and illness coverage or accident only coverage.

The organization's flagship plan, Complete Coverage®, features annual benefit caps of $5,000 up to unlimited, as well as no per condition caps or special caps for eligible congenital and hereditary conditions.

ASPCA Pet Health Insurance program also has Accident-Only coverage and Preventative Care Coverage options for an additional cost.

The online quote process is user-friendly and easy, but customers should understand that their premium will ultimately be affected by factors such as their pet's breed and age, as well as their physical location.

ASPCA Coverage

Coverage - 4 / 5

ASPCA Pet Health Insurance Plans can cover accidents, dental disease, behavioral issues, illnesses, and hereditary conditions (not pre-existing).

Each coverage includes diagnostics, treatment, and exam fees related to covered conditions.

Plans also cover non-traditional treatments like acupuncture and stem cell therapy.

In addition to its Complete Coverage plan, ASPCA Pet Health Insurance has an Accident-Only plan as well as preventive care add-ons at an additional cost.

Like all pet insurance, ASPCA Pet Health Insurance plans do not cover pre-existing conditions that occur or show symptoms before the policy effective date or during any applicable waiting period.

However, if the pet is free from symptoms, treatment, and cured for 180 days, the condition will no longer count as pre-existing, with the exception of knee and ligament conditions. If a knee and ligament condition occurs before the coverage effective date or during a waiting period, any future ones won’t be covered.

For all exclusions, terms, and conditions visit the organization's website, to view sample plans.
Pets Covered
Dogs
Cats
Coverage Types
Medical
Wellness
Vet Selection
Unrestricted
Out-of-State Coverage
Yes

Medical Conditions Covered

  • Accidental
  • Illness
  • Hereditary
  • Congenital
  • Cancer
  • Chronic
  • Dental Illness

Medical Treatments Covered

  • Diagnostic Testing
  • Surgery
  • Hospitalization
  • Prescription Medications
  • Emergency Care
  • Specialty Care
  • Alternative Care
  • Behavioral Therapy

Benefit Limits

Benefit Limits - 4 / 5

ASPCA Pet Health Insurance's Complete Coverage℠ plan not only has no per incident limits, but allows customers to set an annual cap from $5,000 up to unlimited.

This plan also does not have a separate limit for eligible congenital and hereditary conditions.

They are subject to the same annual limit as chosen in the plan.
Benefit Limit Types
Annual
Unlimited

Reimbursement & Deductibles

Reimbursement - 4 / 5

ASPCA Pet Health Insurance program offers the standard reimbursement percentages of 70%, 80%, and 90%.

This pays out on the actual cost of your covered vet bill and is standard among the best providers.
Reimbursement Model
Actual Cost
Minimum Percent Reimbursement
70%
Maximum Percent Reimbursement
90%

Deductibles - 5 / 5

ASPCA Pet Health Insurance program allows customers to set their deductible level at $100, $250, or $500.

This is a pretty much standard feature now among the best pet insurance plans.
Deductible Type
Annual
Minimum Deductible Offered
$100
Maximum Deductible Offered
$500

Pricing: How much does ASPCA cost?

Cost - 2.5 / 5

ASPCA Pet Health Insurance plans are about average price when compared to other similar providers.

For example, the starting monthly premium for a 1 year old male Golden Retriever in Orange County, CA is of $50.03, and the starting monthly premium for a 1 year old male American Shorthair in Orange County, CA is of $21.67.

With coverage, deductible, and reimbursement options more or less in line with the biggest industry players, this could be a deciding factor particularly for animal lovers.

Starting Monthly Premiums

Dog: Sample Monthly Premium, 1 year old male Golden Retriever in zip code 92683
$50.03
Cat: Sample Monthly Premium, 1 year old male American Shorthair in zip code 92683
$21.67
Rate Details: Annual Deductible: $250, Benefits Cap: $5,000, Reimbursement Model: 90% of Actual Cost
Available Discounts: 10% Multiple Pet Discount for every pet enrolled, after your most expensive pet

Enrollment & Waiting Periods

Enrollment - 4 / 5

ASPCA Pet Health Insurance has a minimum enrollment age of 8 weeks and no maximum enrollment age.

There is no waiting period for preventive care coverage and a 14-day waiting period for accidents and illnesses.

Additionally, there is a 14-day waiting period for treatment or surgery related to ligament and knee conditions, as well as treatment for hereditary and congenital conditions.
Min Enrollment Age
8 weeks
Accident Waiting Period
14 days
Illnesses Waiting Period
14 days
Free Look Period
30 days

Claims & Service

Extras - 3.5 / 5

ASPCA Pet Health Insurance allows you to download their claim form on their website.

You can also submit a claim online, via My Pet Insurance mobile app, or by email, mail, and fax with the completed form and relevant invoice from the organization.

They offer direct deposit, which speeds up the process.

You are also able to track the status of a claim online.
Advertised Response Time
16 days
Claim Form
Mail
Email
Fax
Online Portal
Mobile App

Contact & Additional Information

Homepage URL
Headquarters Address
1208 Massillon Rd Suite, Akron, OH, 44306
Year Founded
1997

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Matthew I

5/15/2019
This is one of the WORST insurance ulcers to have your animal health and welfare represented coverage. My Rottweiler had allergies from birth....In writing my plan I stated he had allergies. Every health issue he had...They denied coverage and stated it was related to a pre-existing condition....He scathed himself above his eye and it got infected and his eye swelled up like a marble....DENIED due to pre-existing condition....DX: Acute Infection above eye....How can ACUTE be pre-existing....Wouldn't that be Chronic Infection???.....Next Denied Claim- Left Ear Infection....DX: Acute Ear Infection of the Left Ear.....DENIED due to pre-existing condition....Geneo never had an ear infection in... Read More
9 People found this helpful.


Heather J

2/4/2019
BUYER BEWARE!! ASPCA Pet Insurance does not offer "continuing care" for many pets. When my cat was diagnosed with cancer after being with them for years, they stopped covering any related care after a year. ASPCA Pet Insurance abandons you and your pets when you need them most just to line their pockets.
8 People found this helpful.


Julia H

11/10/2018
Owners should be advised that ASPCA only covers insurance for pets up to the age of 12. I was not told this when I took insurance out on my pet when he was 3 months old. I am very disappointed in the Company for not informing me of this fact, as not insurance for a 12 year old dog is much higher with other insurance companies. Also, I was disappointed in the fact that they paid very little for claims submitted to them.
8 People found this helpful.


Kris M

10/22/2018
I submitted my first claim a month ago. I call and keep getting told there is a backlog and will take 4-6 weeks. If I did not need insurance to be reimbursed for a claim, why would I faithfully pay my girls premiums. I would just pay her bill. This is very unprofessional. Now that I have gone to Yelp, I see I am one in a crowd of dissatisfied customers. I will be looking for a more professional company I can rely on. I will also be discontinuing my donations to the ASPCA, as will be my roommate. I now wonder where people's donations go if this small part of the organization cannot be run adequately.
8 People found this helpful.


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Robert C

8/9/2015
Their policy is that they pay for diagnose and treatment competed in the same coverage year. I've had coverage on my 2 RRs for 6 years. This past year they tried to deny coverage on cancer treatment because the diagnosis was made before my coverage anniversary date and the treatment was completed after the anniversary date.
8 People found this helpful.


Amy H

8/29/2019
Let me you about my experience as a loyal ASPCA Pet Health Insurance policy for 11 YEARS. I was just bullied and threatened by an agent/underwriter. I called asking about coverage benefits for my dog "who is 11, pushing 12, and not getting around as well as normal.” I was told that my dog would have a preexisting condition and therefore ineligible for alternative care. I asked what preexisting condition. The AGENT - NOT the VET - then diagnosed my dog as "arthritic." I countered and said that the dog has NEVER EVEN been seen for ARTHRITIS. The agent/underwriter then made a threatening statement and said that I had admitted my dog wasn't moving around as fast as normal and that the... Read More
7 People found this helpful.


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Barbara

1/25/2019
My dog is ten years old and has a diagnosis of cancer of the liver as of July of this past year. My policy expires 2/1/19, thusly the ASPCA Pet Insurance has decided that effective 2/1/19 they consider the cancer a pre-existing condition and will no longer cover anything related. They had the audacity to say if she is cured they will cover it in 180 days. Oh my goodness, is that ever ridiculous! I would and have told all my dog park friends to stay clear of this organization and find a different pet insurance plan. PS I cancelled it - as what good is having a insurance plan if nothing, at this point, will be covered.
7 People found this helpful.


Valerie F

11/25/2018
Do NOT waste your money with this insurance company! I paid for years for my two dogs, and when one of them got sick they only paid a minuscule amount. The next calendar year they stopped paying altogether, as they then considered it a "preexisting" condition. Biggest rip-off ever!
7 People found this helpful.


jimdegiorgio

2/8/2020
Having a pet currently insured with ASPCA, the reviews claiming ASPCA considered prior year conditions as pre-existing and therefore not covered, shook me up. I called ASPCA and was told that ASPCA at one time did in fact consider prior year conditions as pre-existing, but has since changed their policies so that this is no longer the case. I take it that whether or not prior year conditions are considered pre-existing depends on when your policy was issued. Reading my policy, I cannot see how ASPCA could withstand a legal challenge of such a policy. I have requested and am waiting for something in writing from ASPCA to clarify this issue.
6 People found this helpful.


Bill D

11/7/2018
This insurance is a scam, just like most insurance. They claim fast processing? BS. If you submit all documentation with vets notes, you are lucky to get reimbursed in a month, They advertise "reimbursement in minutes with our app", a total fabrication. Then they claimed a preexisting condition wen no vet at any point diagnosed the problem. They refused to pay a claim because of that, and I had to appeal (another 30 day wait) to see if I'll get my benefits. Like all insurance companies they are total phonies. They give you nice talk, polite conversation, pretty pics of dogs and cats, and then tell you to go pound sand. In a year when you renew anything your dog was treated for becomes... Read More
5 People found this helpful.



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