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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

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

Overall Rating: 3.9 / 5 (Very good)

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 - 3.5 / 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

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

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 - 4 / 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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LUANNE M

11/8/2018
Outstanding customer service and policy coverage,Enabled my dog to have a surgery for an ear mass, So grateful

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peterc

11/8/2018
Hi, Tyson and Wagner Happy to report that 10 days out from surgery and Dani B Good is doing great. The challenge is going to be keeping her quiet for the next two and a half months while the bone heals around her titanium insert. Stitches come out this afternoon and physical therapy starts on Friday. We are grateful for the wonderful team we have supporting us, not the least of which is our friends at Healthy Paws, Our girl is well on her way to getting back her life. Peter

Katelyn T

11/8/2018
HealthyPaws saved my dog. 3 years ago, my boyfriend and I really wanted a dog. Being in our early 20's, money was tight so we called around to several vets in the area to see what they suggest we do prior to getting a dog. One vet in particular explained the benefits of having pet insurance and mentioned HealthyPaws. Two days later, we brought home Nala, a Dogue de Bordeaux and started HealthyPaws the next day. It wasn't long that we realized having this insurance was the best decision we've ever made. Two months later she got pancreatitis. This was just the start of her health roller coaster. 3 years forward, she has over 40 claims, ranging from allergies, to blood transfusions, to... Read More

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Merlinda

11/6/2018
Healthy Paws is so simple to use and I always get quick responses when filing a claim. Unfortunately I have had to use it with my puppy since he has had some issues but thanks to this insurance the stress of medical expenses was eliminated. Me and my puppy were able to focus on getting healthy. Bodhi is doing great now and we both recommend healthy Paws insurance.

Brenda R

11/5/2018
My Siberian husky, Lexi just had TPLO surgery and Healthy Paws just reimbursed me $2300. They have emailed us countless times to ask how my little angel is doing and customer service people are very helpful and friendly. I love the mobile app and as soon as you take a picture of your bill and upload it, they are working on your reimbursement.

Catherine L

11/5/2018
I would give an infinite amount of stars if I could. I love Healthy Paws. My dog has been very accident prone since day 1. He got hit by a car and had to be hospitalized with pneumonia and kennel cough even before he was 2. He spent 4 days in the hospital and it would have cost my an extreme amount of money if I didn't have healthy paws. Just recently he had to have surgery to repair his ACL, again which was going to be expensive. I called to make sure it was covered and knowing that it was covered it gave me a complete peace of mind. Submitted his hospital bill and it was approved very quickly. I would recommend Health Paws to anyone. They have awesome employees who are so fun to... Read More

Howard K

11/5/2018
My dog had to have emergency surgery that was both unexpected and very expensive. Healthy Paws provided my reimbursement VERY quickly and made the process VERY easy. We're feeling very good about our decision to get insurance with Healthy Paws.

Sara H

11/2/2018
I made a joke the other day about wanting to quit my job and go work at HealthyPaws because my experience with them has been unlike anything I've had with any other company before. Let me tell you about my dog, Maddie. She's only a bit over a year old and she's the happiest, most loving, silly dog I've ever known. She was fully vaccinated; never even a single day late for a shot or a booster. She spoiled rotten and I take every step possible to make sure she is healthy and being taken care of. I noticed she wasn't feeling well so ended up at our regular vet 3 days in a row doing X-rays, ultrasounds and ultimately just getting meds to treat what we suspected to be just a bad upset... Read More

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Jennie T

11/1/2018
We decided to try Healthy Paws in December, 2015, when we adopted a rescue dog who had lost her left front leg in a tragic mauling. Since we adopted her, she has been diagnosed with a couple of serious ailments--inflammatory bowel disease and, more recently, encephalitis. Healthy Paws' superior coverage has enabled us to give her the treatment and monitoring she needs, and she is thriving, despite her challenges. We have had other pet insurance coverage, but none has surpassed the friendly service and prompt reimbursement Healthy Paws provides. They have won our loyalty as serial rescuers.

Kim W

11/1/2018
When selecting which pet insurance to purchase, I selected Healthy Paws because of its high rating not really ever thinking that I’d need it. Thank goodness I did! One of my cats has had 3 urinary blockages (which can be life threatening to cats) in the past 12 months and finally needed an extensive surgery to prevent future blockages. Submitting my claims were super easy on my phone app. Healthy Paws processed all my claims expeditiously with no issues. Healthy Paws played a crucial role in alleviating the stress of caring for my fur baby. Healthy Paws made it possible for me to concentrate on providing the appropriate medical care and recovery for my cat. Best pet insurance... Read More

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