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02-28-2013, 08:35 PM | #1 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: New Orleans, Lousiana
Posts: 17
| Pet insurance..... With all of the health related issues that yorkies are more prone to encountering, i wanted to know if Health insurance for pets are worth the investment? Has anyone had a hard time getting it accepted? |
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03-01-2013, 04:23 AM | #2 |
Donating YT 3000 Club Member | Sorry I have not got pet insurance yet. I am still looking at it
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03-01-2013, 07:55 AM | #3 |
Furbutts = LOVE Donating Member Moderator | I got health insurance for the first time when we got our youngest fur, Pfeiffer. It is super affordable to get it when they're pups and for us, it was WAY worth it. We got PetPlan for her. I have some basic coverage for Marcel, but I'm not sure I'll keep it bc now that he's 6...the premium is almost not worth it, even though he's had no claims. For Wylie, our oldest, he has WAY too many pre-existing conditions to make it worth it. I think it's an excellent idea to get for puppies, right when you get them. That way..even if you only keep it for the first 2 years - you'd be covered for anything major that was revealed within the first 2 years. That said, you NEED to make sure whether there are exclusions in any coverage that is specific to yorkies! Here is a thread that a helpful read (though not totally current info): http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/die...rifaj-dvm.html
__________________ ~ A friend told me I was delusional. I nearly fell off my unicorn. ~ °¨¨¨°ºOº°¨¨¨° Ann | Pfeiffer | Marcel Verdel Purcell | Wylie | Artie °¨¨¨°ºOº°¨¨¨° |
03-01-2013, 02:38 PM | #4 |
Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: TX
Posts: 374
| We, like Ann, have Petplan. I insured Cissy as soon as I got her & then added Bodie when he came home. It's been a life saver when he had LP surgery and again with HGE. The insurance company is each individuals choice but obtaining insurance has been a good option for us and well worth the cost
__________________ Jan Cissy Bodie Rosco |
03-01-2013, 03:23 PM | #5 |
YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Central california
Posts: 799
| I just got VPI for teddy we got the premium because it included hereditary conditions about $30/month |
03-01-2013, 03:47 PM | #6 |
Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Willow Glen/San Jose, CA
Posts: 684
| We have Trupanion, it's around $30 a month, deductible is $300, we hit the deductible in January, so it will definitely pay off this year. So far, they've paid within a week of submitting the clain. Too bad we didn't get it immediately upon purchasing P-Nut as his FHO surgeries were expensive and Trupanion will cover hereditary conditions. Next pup we get will have insurance as soon as we get him home! I definitely think it's worth it. |
03-01-2013, 04:55 PM | #7 |
YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Northern Virginia
Posts: 3,609
| We have Healthy Paws and it's been worth it for Sophia! We pay about 35 a month for each dog (100 dollar deductable for each). It also gives me peace of mind!
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03-01-2013, 05:49 PM | #8 |
Donating YT 30K Club Member | I have it on my 3. I have paid more in premiums than I have gotten back I'm sure but I am afraid to cancel it just in case. I was thinking of it and then Roxie got sick this week and it will help offset some of her bills. I have VPI but they didn't cover hereditary conditions and unfortunately both Cali and Pixie had major bills for genetic conditions. If I ever get another one I would find an insurance that cover genetic/hereditary conditions.
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03-01-2013, 08:14 PM | #9 |
Donating YT 500 Club Member | I have Trupanion. And I LOVE it! In October, Taycie was in the ICU for 3 days, had a feed tube placement, and a week later had exploratory surgery, including a biospy of her liver and small intestine. With all her medications, it was 4,800. They cover 90%! What they cover: 90/10 Hereditary/Congential Defects.. As long as it is not considered pre-exsisting.. Best advice, enroll them as puppies. They younger they are the better. 90% of all Medications, 50% of RX Pet Foods They also have NO financial Limits, per year, per illness, per pet. It is lifetime coverage. They do cover hip dyslasia only if, the pet is enrolled in the first year of life.. It is additional fee to the montly premium.. I think its like $3 more a month.. I don't remember I just went ahead and added it. I also added optional benifits as well.. This, like Hip Dysplasia, coverage is optional.. and to be covered I had to pay an additional $6 a month but she is covered for, Physical Therapy, Acupuncture, Hydro Therapy.. They DO NOT cover Dentals, or yearly exams, or Heartworm Meds.. They consider that preventative care.. which I can plan for! It is stuff like what we went through in October that ran us $4800. I wouldn't be in the position to save that much and have it replenished for the next time. Or pay off Care Credit/Credit Card... So that is why I choose insurance. They also just started Direct Deposit. Now when I submit a claim, I don't have to wait for a check. They just deposit the money back in my bank account. I just recently made a claim for a refill on a perscription. In 24 hours I had the money back in my bank account. I do pay a higher premium a month because I choose not to have a deductible. But you can choose from 50-1000. For me, I would rather pay a higher monthly premium and get more back. So far very pleased with my decision so far.. I won't have a pet with out it. __________________
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03-01-2013, 09:21 PM | #10 |
Donating YT Addict Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: SW USA
Posts: 2,505
| Insurance I have Trupanion insurance and it is great. As others have said, the younger you enroll the pet the better. Before there can be pre existing conditions. Six months after I adopted my boy, he had to get cataract surgery at 20 months of age. That cost around $3500 plus and he still needs eye meds now. Trupanion paid up with no questions. This was a genetic condition, which they cover. I chose to get the zero deductible and pay more. |
03-01-2013, 11:04 PM | #11 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Franklin, North Carolina
Posts: 50
| On our first visit to the vet , we got 1 free month of Trupanion , I have heard good things about it so we will keep this one. Hope we never have to use it though!
__________________ Jeanette Awtrey |
03-02-2013, 06:14 AM | #12 |
Donating YT Addict Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: SW USA
Posts: 2,505
| Ins Wow, that was nice! I have never heard of one free month before. Glad you are going to get it, and I too pray you will not have to use it. |
03-03-2013, 07:53 AM | #13 |
Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Canton, GA
Posts: 3,242
| I have VPI insurance and really break just about even on it every year. I keep it just in case something major every occurs. I am going to compare plans this year to see if I stay with VPI or go to another plan.
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03-03-2013, 08:34 AM | #14 |
Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: USA
Posts: 4,285
| We have Healthy Paws but fortunately have not had to use it.
__________________ . Cali , and Cali's keeper and staff, Jay No, not a "mini" Yorkie - She loves to motor in her Mini Cooper car |
03-05-2013, 12:14 PM | #15 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Brooklyn NY
Posts: 4
| I have VP1 and it is good. It covers none of her hereditary issues. She has a few. Is there an insurance thart covers this? We are looking ro get another rescue Yorkie and worry the med bills for both may be too costly. Any other Plan suggestions? We live in NYC |
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