Our Products
Program | Pet's Best | Trupanion | |
Brand(s) | Pet's Best | Trupanion | |
Market Focus | Primarily direct to consumer via large employers and bundled insurance products | Primarily veterinarians via regional representatives | |
Pet Eligiblity | All dogs and cats older than 7 weeks | All dogs and cats older than 8 weeks and younger than 14 years | |
Waiting Period - Accident | 3 days | 5 days | |
Waiting Period - Illness | 14 days (6 months for CCL or related conditions) | 30 days | |
Pre-X Look Back Period | 18 months | 18 months | |
Policy Term | Annual policy | Monthly policy | |
Installment or Admin Fee | $2.00 installment | $35 one time | |
Petsbest.com | Trupanion.com | ||
Policy Options | |||
Accident Only Coverage | Yes | No | |
Accident & Illness Coverage | Yes | Yes | |
Coinsurance Options | 10%, 20%, 30% | 10% | |
Deductible Application | Annual deductible (resets every 12 months) | Per condition deductible (applies once to each covered condition) | |
Deductible Options | $50-$1,000 (ILL) $250 (ACC) |
$0-$1,000 | |
Annual Payout Limits | Annual limit options of $2,500, $5,000, $10,000 and no limit | No limit | |
Incident Payout Limits | No limit | No limit | |
Impact of Age on Rates | Increase annually Impact varies by breed |
Age factor is fixed at time of enrollment | |
Exam Fees | Optional | No | |
Prescription Drug Coverage | Optional | Yes | |
Alternative Care | Optional | Optional | |
Behavioral Therapy | N/A | Optional | |
Hip Dysplasia | Yes | Yes | |
Hereditary & Congenital Conditions Coverage | Covered | Covered | |
Routine/Wellness Coverage | Optional | N/A | |
Dental Care (Routine) | Optional | N/A | |
Dental Care (Illness/Accident) | Limited coverage | Limited coverage | |
Discounts | Web link partner Affinity group Employee benefit Multi-pet |
Web link partner Affinity group Employee beneft |
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In California, Pets Best is no longer writing new business underwritten by APIC. |