Pet Insurance

Advances in veterinary care have given us many more options when deciding on the care and treatment of our beloved pets. Unfortunately the costs can also become high as the treatments become more sophisticated. The decision to euthanize a pet due to finances is a gut-wrenching decision to have to make. Purchasing veterinary health insurance can avoid this emotional issue and help with some of these costs. Also check with your employer; an increasing number of employers are including Pet Health Care in their benefits packages.

All insurance – auto, home, human health and pet health – has limitations and exclusions. Please educate yourselves on these guidelines prior to purchasing the insurance agreement. Once a health issue arises for your pet and you don’t already have insurance in place, it’s too late. Look for a policy that is easy to understand and clear about coverage. The American Veterinary Medical Association recommends finding a company that offers flat-rate reimbursement of veterinary expenses in an easy-to-understand payment formula.

If you already have pet insurance, you will still need to pay the bill in full at the time of your pet’s discharge. The staff at Plum Creek Veterinary Hospital will be happy to help you fill out the necessary claim forms in order for you to be reimbursed by your insurance company. Please refer to your policy details for what is covered and other details.

For help in selecting a pet insurance provider, we recommend you research the following companies to find which one is right for you. Of the many pet health insurance companies in existence, the team at Plum Creek Veterinary Hospital recommends any of the following as the most affordable, comprehensive and easy to understand:

Pets Best Insurance

  Petplan Pet Insurance

  PurinaCare Pet Health Insurance

  Trupanion Pet Insurance