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Pets Best Insurance Has New Plans!

Posted on: February 12th, 2013 by

At Pets Best Insurance, we pride ourselves on being an innovative company. Our President and Founder, veterinarian Dr. Jack Stephens, founded pet insurance in the United States over 30 years ago. We continuously gather client feedback so our plans fit the needs and budgets of pet owners.

Three Types of Pets Best Insurance Plans                                                                       

1. BestBenefit plans

BestBenefit plans cover the diagnosis and treatment of accidents and illnesses. You can choose a deductible as low as $0, and a reimbursement level up to 100%.

Examples of coverage include: accidents, illnesses, prescription medications, emergency care, specialist care, acupuncture, chiropractic care and hereditary conditions.

2. Plans for Specific Conditions

We also have plans that cover accidents only, cancer only, or specific feline illnesses. These plans can be purchased separately or added to a BestBenefit plan for increased benefits for the specific conditions covered. You can choose a deductible as low as $0, and a reimbursement level up to 100%. A Pets Best Insurance sales agent can help you review your coverage options.

Accident Only

The Accident Only plan covers the treatment of accidents, including exams, X-rays, surgeries, hospitalization and medications.

You may want to add this plan to a BestBenefit plan if your dog is at a high risk for accidents. For instance, if you live near a busy road, on a farm, or you have an “escape artist” dog that loves to find trouble.

Cancer Only

The Cancer Only plan covers the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, including exams, blood work, surgeries, medications and chemotherapy. Cancer Only plans start at $8 per month.

You may want to add this plan to a BestBenefit plan if you have a breed that is prone to cancer, like Boxers, Golden retrievers, German shepherds, Rottweilers and Doberman pinschers.

Feline Illness

The Feline Illness plan covers the diagnosis and treatment of feline illnesses, including diabetes and kidney failure. Feline Illness plans start at $4 per month.

Feline Illness plans may be a great option for older cats who aren’t very active, but may face illnesses in the future.

3. BestWellness Routine Care Coverage

Routine care coverage helps pay for your pet’s regular veterinary visits. Routine checkups, dental cleanings and blood work may help to catch disease early and ensure a longer, happier life for your pet. It’s an excellent way to budget for your pet’s expected medical expenses.

BestWellness coverage includes: vaccinations, spay/neuter, annual exam, blood work and teeth cleaning.

The BestWellness Plan can be added to any BestBenefit plan at enrollment or annual renewal for $22 per month. There is no deductible to meet, and annual benefits for covered services are up to $480 for dogs and $545 for cats.

Top 3 Tips for a Strong My Vet’s the Best Nomination

Posted on: February 12th, 2013 by

Nominate your vet in our pet insurance contest, My Vet's the Best.My Vet’s the Best is back for 2013! The team at Pets Best Insurance is excited to offer a third year of this hugely popular promotion that rewards four of the best veterinarians with $1,000 each to treat needy pets.

If you nominated your vet in a past year, thank you. And please nominate him or her again, as we start with a clean slate each January. Four times in 2013, we’ll choose six finalists and invite the public to vote and choose the big winner. In addition to the vet prize, each winning nominator will receive $200.

Nominations don’t have to be lengthy if they include the right details. Here are a few tips that may help your story rise to the top:

1. Tell us how your vet helped your pet, specifically.

Readers may be more likely to connect with personal stories, so focus on a specific incident that really made a difference in the life of you and your pet.

2. Tell us how your vet goes above and beyond.

By nature, veterinarians tend to be generous individuals who offer extended office hours and return phone calls on weekends. In addition to services like this, how else does your vet go the extra mile?

3. Tell us about any pet-related organization your vet supports.

If your veterinarian volunteers at a shelter or trains K9 police dogs, for example, be sure to include those details. We want to be sure we recognize all the efforts of your vet – not just what happens during office hours.

And remember, you don’t have to be a Pets Best Insurance customer to participate. Nominate your vet today and watch for finalist announcements and voting periods in April, July, October and January!

 

Pets Best Insurance Sets Record with Fast Claims Turnaround Time

Posted on: January 17th, 2013 by

Industry leader reimburses 70 percent of claims in one day, 92 percent within two days

Boise, Idaho – (January 17, 2012) Pets Best Insurance announced an astounding 70 percent of claims are processed within one day, with 92 percent of claims taking only two days or less.  Additionally, 13 percent of claims are turned around in the same day (according to claims data from April to December of 2012).

Pet insurance is based on a reimbursement model—meaning pet owners pay veterinarians up front and then submit claims for reimbursement.

Dr. Jack Stephens, President and Founder of Pets Best Insurance.

“If a pet owner pays a veterinary bill on a credit card, it’s our goal to have the reimbursement arrive before the credit card statement shows up,” Dr. Jack Stephens, Founder and President of Pets Best Insurance said. “We want to alleviate the financial stress and burden as quickly as possible.”

Dr. Stephens, the veterinarian who founded the U.S. pet health insurance industry in the early 1980s and now presides over Boise, Idaho-based Pets Best Insurance as president and founder says his goal has always been to make pet insurance the best it can be.

“Turning around a large volume of claims so quickly is a major milestone. In December 2012, we had several days where we were down to a one hour turnaround time which is incredible. We are always striving to be the best and this is the level of excellence we shoot for,” Dr. Stephens said. (more…)

Vote! My Vet’s the Best Winter 2012 Finalists

Posted on: January 14th, 2013 by

Our winter 2012 My Vet’s the Best finalists have been chosen! Read their stories and vote daily through February 11th and help decide who wins $1,000 to treat needy pets. The nominator will also win a $200 cash prize.

In alphabetical order, the finalists are:

Pet insurance contest finalist Dr. Bushnell.

Dr. Georgia Maureen Bushnell of Homestead, FL

 

Dr. Cabell hopes to win My Vet's the Best.

Dr. Lori Cabell of Norristown, PA

 

Dr. Campbell is a pet health insurance contest finalist.

Dr. Helen Campbell of Florence, NJ

 

Dr. Hallstrom has been nominated as best vet.

Dr. Dave Hallstrom of Edina, MN

 

Dr. Matthews has been nominated as the best vet in 2012.

Dr. Nancy Matthews of Valley Center, CA

 

Dr. Steelman has been nominated as the best vet in 2012.

Dr. Linda Steelman of Las Vegas, NV

Four times per year, Pets Best Insurance awards $1,000 to a winning veterinarian to treat needy pets, and $200 cash prizes to the pet owners who shared their winning stories. Hundreds of vets are nominated each quarter, complete with heartwarming and sometimes harrowing stories, and thousands of votes are cast.

Make sure your voice is heard! Read about our winter 2012 finalists, then vote today and every day through February 11th, 2013. You can also nominate your vet in My Vet’s the Best 2013. You don’t need to be a Pets Best Insurance customer to participate, and you can read the Official Rules here.

Top Dog & Cat New Year Resolutions

Posted on: December 30th, 2012 by

Pets Best Insurance recently asked pet owners what their cats and dogs are resolving to do differently, and the answers were hilarious! Enjoy this infographic, then scroll down to find the code you need to share it on your blog.

Pets Best Insurance Dog and Cat New Year Resolutions 2013

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