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Petplan and Pets Best are two of the best pet insurance companies, offering great coverage, competitive prices and quick claim repayments. So how do you choose between the two?
As always, be sure to get your own quote to get an idea of what each will cost you. Additionally, consider the criteria we include in this comparison.
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Policy Coverage
It’s helpful to see how Petplan and Pets Best compare when you see what’s covered by each company side by side.
| Pets Best | Petplan | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Ranking in our Pet Insurance Reviews | 2nd | Not Ranked |
| X-Rays |  | |
| Blood Tests | | |
| Ultrasounds | | |
| MRI | | |
| Rehabilitation | | |
| Surgery | | |
| Hospitalization | | |
| Emergency Care | | 20% copay unless it's life threatening (covered at 100%) |
| Specialty Care | | |
| Pre-Existing Conditions | ||
| Check-Ups, Vaccinations, Spay/Neuter, Teeth Cleaning | Extra Fee | |
| Exam Fees | | |
| Non-Routine Dental Treatment | | |
| Hip Dysplasia | Waiting Period - 14 Days | Waiting Period - 15 Days |
| Chronic Conditions | | |
| Illnesses | Waiting Period - 14 Days | Waiting Period - 15 Days |
| Accidents | Waiting Period - 3 Days | Waiting Period - 5 Days |
| Hereditary Conditions | | |
| Congenital Conditions | | |
| Cancer Treatments | | |
| Diagnostic Treatment | | |
| Alternative/Holistic Therapy | | |
| Behavioral Therapy | Cover related exam fees & RX meds | |
| Prescription Medications | | |
| Enrollment Fee | ||
| 30-Day Money Back Guarantee | | |
| Claim Limits | $5,000 or Unlimited | $2,500, $5,000, $10,000, $20,000, $25,000 or Unlimited |
| BBB Rating | A+ | A+ |
| Underwriter | American Pet Insurance Company | XL Specialty Insurance Company (XL Catlin) |
| A.M. Best Rating | Unrated | A |
| No Exam Required to Set Baseline for Pet's Health | |
As you can see, coverage is pretty similar for these two companies. Both cover exam fees and have short waiting periods for illnesses and accidents. Pets Best offers wellness coverage, while Petplan covers behavioral therapies.
Winner: Petplan & Pets Best (Tie)
Customer Service & Reputation
Both companies have an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau. However, Petplan’s underwriter has an A rating from A.M. Best, while Pets Best’s is unrated. This is an indication that Petplan is less of a risk than Pets Best. This rating combined with Petplan’s history of excellent customer service makes Petplan the winner here.
Winner: Petplan
Timeliness Of Claim Repayment
Pets Best averages claim repayments in 5 or fewer days. That’s pretty amazing in our eyes. Petplan’s 5 to 7 days is also a good repayment average, but the company allows up to 30 days. We think it’s hard to beat Pets Best on this factor.
Winner: Pets Best
Price Of Policy
Another way to compare 2 of the best pet insurance providers is to run quotes for both. Keep in mind that quotes vary based on breed, age, location and more, so it’s important to get quotes for your particular pet. We recommend running quotes from our top three pet insurance companies to help you make your decision.
Characteristics considered for these quotes:
- Male Yellow Labrador Retriever, 8-months-old
- No microchip, multi-pet discount or pre-existing conditions
- Residency in Chicago, Illinois (zip code 60615)
- Quote is from December 26, 2018
| Deductible | Reimbursement % | Annual Maximum | Price Per Month | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pets Best | $1,000 | 90% | $5,000 | $23.50 |
| Petplan | $1,000 | 90% | $5,000 | $27.43 |
| Pets Best | $500 | 70% | Unlimited | $38.97 |
| Petplan | $500 | 70% | Unlimited | $37.52 |
| Pets Best | $500 | 80% | Unlimited | $43.84 |
| Petplan | $500 | 80% | Unlimited | $43.61 |
| Pets Best | $250 | 80% | $5,000 | $54.37 |
| Petplan | $250 | 80% | $5,000 | $38.21 |
Characteristics considered for these quotes:
- Female Standard Poodle, 2-years-old
- No microchip, multi-pet discount or pre-existing conditions
- Residency in Tulsa, Oklahoma (zip code 74128)
- Quote is from December 26, 2018
| Deductible | Reimbursement % | Annual Maximum | Price Per Month | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pets Best | $1,000 | 90% | $5,000 | $11.08 |
| Petplan | $1,000 | 90% | $5,000 | $19.66 |
| Pets Best | $500 | 70% | Unlimited | $18.38 |
| Petplan | $500 | 70% | Unlimited | $25.30 |
| Pets Best | $500 | 80% | Unlimited | $20.68 |
| Petplan | $500 | 80% | Unlimited | $29.24 |
| Pets Best | $250 | 80% | $5,000 | $25.65 |
| Petplan | $250 | 80% | $5,000 | $25.76 |
The quotes above show how much of a toss up it can be between these 2 companies. When we ran additional quotes, Pets Best was among the top 3 least expensive companies, and Petplan was either in the middle of the pack or leaned towards the expensive end.
This is why we encourage you to get quotes for your specific dog, so you have a clear idea of how much it will cost to cover your pet from multiple companies. With the information from our collected quotes, Pets Best wins this category.
Winner: Pets Best
Coupons
Petplan
Use coupon code CanineJournal to receive an additional 5% discount (10% total if you sign up online). Alternatively, if you call 800-237-1123 you will automatically get the additional 5% discount! You can also visit our dedicated Petplan promotions page to discuss current offers.
Pets Best
Our readers have access to an exclusive PetsBest discount of 5% off BestBenefit plans for the first year! Just use this link to get started (Eligible in all states except AK, FL, HI and TN and does not apply to accident-only plan or wellness rider). You can also visit our dedicated Pets Best promotions page to discuss current offers.
Overall Winner
In the end, we rank Pets Best higher in our pet insurance reviews than Petplan. However, keep in mind that there are other pet insurance providers to consider as well. You can learn about each company’s pros, cons, pricing, coverage and more in our pet insurance reviews.
Winner: Pets Best
Which company do you think is better, Petplan or Pets Best?
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