Many or all of the companies featured compensate us. Compensation and research may determine where and how companies appear. Learn more
  1. Home
  2. Pet Insurance
  3. Healthy Paws Review

Healthy Paws Pet Insurance Review

3,228 Customer Comments & Reviews - see all comments
Our content is free because we may earn a commission when you click or make a purchase using our site. Learn more.
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.
 
VIEW RATES

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

Our Comments Policy  |  How to Write an Effective Comment

Leave a comment for Healthy Paws Pet Insurance
Minimum 12 words.
 No maximum length.
* What's Your Rating?
To make this comment as helpful as possible for our community, please provide at least 2 sentences.

3228 Customer Comments & Reviews

Loading Reviews ...
E
Erica

1/10/2020
Healthy Paws is a wonderful insurance company. The premiums are very reasonable, but expect them to go up slightly every year. They make the process of submitting a claim quick and easy. My dog had emergency surgery and ended up hospitalized for many days after as she did not recover well. They reviewed and covered everything that was supposed to be covered by my policy without any hold ups or having to call and argue about coverage. They upstanding and I couldn't be happier with my experience. Thank you Healthy Paws, for letting us focus on our sweet pup during a very scary time!

Tim  
Official Response

Customer Care of Healthy Paws Pet Insurance
Erica - We are so sorry to hear about your dogs recent major emergency and extended hospitalization. We hope she is feeling much better now. Thank you for the kind words and for taking the time to share your story. Please give your sweet girl a big hug from us!
Reeba S

1/10/2020
Our dogs have been insured via HealthyPaws pet insurance for over 5 years. If you do your research, you will find this company writes their policies with very comprehensive coverage. They make filing claims easy and painless as well as paying those claims covered in a very timely manner. They have a claims payment option for direct deposit into your bank account and have recently improved that service even though it was very efficient before the improvement. They also have an auto pay option for premium payment which we take full advantage of to eliminate any potential late payment problems. All in all, a great company to work with and we feel very safe having our two dogs covered by such... Read More

Tim  
Official Response

Customer Care of Healthy Paws Pet Insurance
Reeba - We love hearing from our longtime Healthy Paws family members and are so happy to hear that you have been so pleased with your Healthy Paws experiences during that time. Thank you so much for all the kind words regarding our simple and easy claims process and super convenient direct deposit option. We look forward to protecting your pups for many years to come. Please give your sweet dogs another big hug from us!
Monika L

1/9/2020
Healthy Paws is wonderful to deal with. You can always reach someone on the phone and they are always helpful. We recently encountered a VERY large vet expense and the claims process couldn't be any easier. The vet submitted the bill, I had a response the next day and received a check within 1 week. I honestly don't think it could have been any more efficient than that.

Tim  
Official Response

Customer Care of Healthy Paws Pet Insurance
Monika - Thank you very much for the kind words and for taking the time to write your review. It's folks like you who are helping to raise awareness about the importance of having pet insurance so our sweet furbabies. Please give your fur baby a big hug from us!
J
Jane Y

1/8/2020
I have been with healthy paws for several years now. I’ve had good experiences with customer service and filing a claim is easy due to the mobile app. You just take a picture of the bill with your phone and you’re good to go! However, what most impressed me was the customer service. My dog Emma had to have two breast tumors removed, and I received a follow up email on how she was doing. Luckily she is doing fine and the tumors were benign. You don’t see that very often with any insurances nowadays. Their genuine concern is what got me to write this review. I always recommend having pet insurance in general. I highly recommend Healthy Paws. When you don’t need to use your insurance, it’s a... Read More

Tim  
Official Response

Customer Care of Healthy Paws Pet Insurance
Jane - We are so happy to hear that all of your customer service and claim filing experiences have been so positive. We take great pride in having exceptional customer service as well as a simple and easy claims process. We are very sorry to hear that your pup had a major growth removal surgery recently. Hopefully, she is fully recovered now. Thank you so much for the kind words and please give your sweet girl a big hug from us!
M
Mary A

1/7/2020
I have had Healthy Paws pet insurance for many years. During this time my pets have needed major surgery. Healthy Paws has paid all my claims in a timely manner and has provided me with a detailed statement. I really cannot say enough good things about this company! I recommend them to everyone I know who has a pet. As a pet parent it is important to me to know that my pets have their medical needs covered. Healthy Paws goes above and beyond in their customer service.

Tim  
Official Response

Customer Care of Healthy Paws Pet Insurance
Mary Anne - Thank you for being a long time Healthy Paws family member. We are so happy to hear that all of your Healthy Paws experiences over the years have been so positive. We hope we can continue to cover your sweet fur babies for many years to come. Please give your pets a big hug from us!
tessajbeeler

1/7/2020
Healthy Paws has been a lifesaver with French Bulldogs recent back surgery! The app is very easy to use and reimbursement came quickly after I submitted my claim. I would defiantly recommend this insurance!

Tim  
Official Response

Customer Care of Healthy Paws Pet Insurance
tessajbeeler - Thank you for the kind words regarding our simple and convenient mobile app and quick claims process. As a valued Healthy Paws family member we truly appreciate all of your recommendations and thank you for helping to raise awareness about the importance of having pet insurance. Please give your Frenchie a big hug from us!
Beth L

1/7/2020
I was lucky enough to have insured my beloved cat a few years ago. Mrs. Fat, as she is lovingly called due to her love of food and pleasantly plump appearance, came to me as a rescue in 2013 after being abandoned by former owners not just once, but twice and was found wandering the streets of a friend of mines neighborhood. From the moment I brought her into my home Fatness stole my heart. I went through a horrible divorce that involved abuse and Fatness has always been my touchstone, my true north. She is my family and I cannot imagine my life without her. Over the past few months Fatness blood work started showing some out of the ordinary readings and after being admitted to ICU right... Read More

Tim  
Official Response

Customer Care of Healthy Paws Pet Insurance
Beth - Thank you for taking the time out of your day to share your story about Mrs. Fat and for the kind words. We are so sorry to hear about the ongoing liver issues she is dealing with but we are so happy that Healthy Paws can continue to cover her treatments and medications so that the rest of her life is as happy and peaceful as possible. Please give your sweet girl a big hug from us!
Jamie M

1/6/2020
My favorite creature in the world, my snowshoe Siamese cat was recently diagnosed with CKD and small cell lymphoma. The diagnostics alone were monumental. I cannot even begin to express how grateful I am to have healthy paws. Having an unwell cat is hard enough without having to worry if I can afford to help him. Thanks to healthy paws, despite having had over 5K worth of visits, tests and medications and my only headache is getting my still very strong and feisty cat into his carrier.

Tim  
Official Response

Customer Care of Healthy Paws Pet Insurance
Jamie - We are so sorry to hear about your sick kitty and hope he is feeling much better now. Having a sick pet can be very stressful, but having Healthy Paws by your side gives our pet parents the peace of mind they need when their furbabies are sick or injured. Thank you for the kind words and please give your kitty another hug from us!
L
Lauren N

1/5/2020
Healthy paws has been a great insurance company and they have always completed the claims in a timely manner. Very simple to take a picture in the app and submit. Anything that is covered after the deductible is then just deposited into my bank account taking very little of my time and effort. With a busy life I appreciate this and allows me the peace of mind to give my dog the very best care like he deserves!

Tim  
Official Response

Customer Care of Healthy Paws Pet Insurance
Lauren - Thank you for all the kind words regarding our quick and easy claims process and super convenient direct deposit feature. We are happy to hear that having Healthy Paws gives you peace of mind in knowing that if anything does happen you will always be able to give your dog the very best medical care without worrying about the cost. Please give your pup one more big hug from us!
Marietta H

1/2/2020
My standard poodle had several health issues as he got older including bladder surgery and a brain infection. When he was 13 he was diagnosed with cancer. With excellent veterinary care he was alive and pain- free for another year. Throughout all these illnesses Healthy Paws was excellent. They quickly processed claims when submitted. When I had questions and called they were consistently professional and compassionate. They even sent a sympathy card when my dog passed away. I would definitely recommend Healthy Paws for pet insurance. I feel fortunate that chose them for my two dogs.

Tim  
Official Response

Customer Care of Healthy Paws Pet Insurance
Marietta - We are so sorry to hear about your furbabies recent passing, please accept our heartfelt condolences for your loss. Thank you for the kind words and for being a valued Healthy Paws family member. We are so happy that your Healthy Paws experiences have been so positive.
Top Rated
Our Partner
  • No enrollment or administrative fees
  • Accidents, illnesses & emergency care
  • Most claims are processed within 2 days
  • Flexible premium & deductible options

 

READ FULL REVIEW >
VIEW RATES

Related to Pet Insurance

Top Articles
Suggested Comparisons