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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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jessica

11/29/2016
I have coverage with them for about a year. my dog got cancer and they did not cover the surgery she needed. Since then, theyve also raised my premiums and give no reason as to why.
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nicakor

11/21/2016
To get a claim done takes 3-5 months. I had this insurance for 7 years. I paid around $100 monthly for level 4. My dog got cancer. They did not paid my claim for surgery. Don't be confused by SPCA name. This is not SPCA.
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mike m

11/8/2016
I was a loyal customer for 6 years, filing only two claims during that period. When I did file claims, I was receiving 15-18% of the actual cost incurred, as they only payout for their estimated costs. By the end of the 6th year, my plan had increased by 100% from the original price, and over 33% in just one year. At the end of the day, I spent 2,000 - 3,000 more on the insurance plan, then if I paid out of pocket. Scam.
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Brenda R

5/18/2015
I love ACPCA never had problems getting payment. If your pet is as important as any other member of your family they deserve the best. If your pet is getting older just as we are medical insurance goes up why, because we get illness, sudden problems we don't expect in our younger years. I would rather pay more and know Sam is covered.
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Dawn L

2/19/2015
I would not recommend ASPCA Pet Insurcance. I decided to get pet insurance because I thought it would be helpful. My cat does have a pre-existing condition and I was aware it was not covered. Nothing else is covered either. He had a minor back injury that was treated with medication for pain. That was not covered either. Nothing has been covered even if it had nothing to do with his pre-existing condition. So if there is pre-existing condition NOTHING is covered.
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jeffcovitz

11/11/2022
I had ASPCA insurance with a 10 month old puppy who had to see the vet for disarrhea / GI issues. I repeatedly provided them with all available records as did my vet however they refused to process claims because we didn’t provide records going back a year HE’S a RESCUE PUPPY!!! There are no records going back. This insurance is worthless, everything to them is pre-exisiting. AVOID!
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Ken G

11/3/2022
I paid ASPCA $1,729.64 over a 2 year period and when I finally submitted a claim for $616, ($500 deductible and 80% of the balance), they would NOT honor the claim. After my deductible, they would have ONLY owed me approximately $92. I Cancelled before they STOLE one more dime from me!
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fguillermo033

10/10/2021
What a rip-off. After two months of spending over $1,000 out of pocket for my dog's health needs including an allergy test, ear infection cleaning, and new prescription medicine to disinfect his ears, ASPCA pet insurance reimbursed a whopping $34!!! Outrageous. This doesn't even approach how much I have paid out of pocket so far this year. I expect my most recent claim to be denied anything, and afterwards will cancel my plan with these scam artists. They are not even run by the ASPCA themselves. That's right, this so-called "Insurance" is just a money pit owned and operated by Crum and Forster, an insurance provider that goes by many different "brands". Link... Read More
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Stephen M

3/14/2021
I have ASPCA insurance for two of my dogs (Bowie & Zoey). They are generally very healthy animals. However, when we did use the insurance and have a claim for both dogs we found that their response time to act on both claims was very unreasonable. It was an average of two months per claim. To add insult to injury we received pennies on a dollar. I will be cancelling the insurance. Not worth the cost. For what they pay out, we are better off trying another company that will treat us better or go it on our own like we have for years. Save your money, not worth it.
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Walter S

11/3/2020
Our Golden Retriever was diagnosed with Pancreatitis at age of 3 by or veterinarian. She needed Pancrea Plus powder to regulate her pancreas. After several months ASPCA refused to reimburse claiming her condition was hereditary even though the veterinarian substantiated that it was not. Recently she passed away due to end-stage liver failure. Our final expense was $8500.00, ASPCA reimbursed us $1950. claiming her her lifetime reimbursement exceeded allowable amount. Prior to her passing we incurred several expenses exceeding $3500 in ultra sound scans trying to narrow down her ailment. Again they refused payment claiming lifetime allowable amount was reached. Our recommendation,... Read More
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