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Petplan Pet Insurance (gopetplan.com) has 791 customer reviews on Five Star Index, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5.
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gopetplan.com
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Insurance
Location
Bolingbrook, Illinois
Listed on Five Star Index
2026
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I wasn't happy with the policy and have been trying FOR HOURS to cancel this. There are several listed phone numbers and none of them have led me to a real live person to cancel my policy. I have tried every number on the website to cancel, my inquiries have gone unanswered. This place is an absolute scam. I will be doing stop payment through my bank because I have no been able to reach anyone to cancel my policy.
Response from Petplan Pet InsuranceDec 1, 2020
Hi Jaclynne, I'm sorry you had trouble reaching anyone. It's possible we were not staffed at that time if you were calling on or around Thanksgiving. I would be more than happy to assist you with your request. Please send me an email at [email protected] so I can follow up.
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Katherine K.
Will lower coverage if you have claims
Over the past 6 years I have recommended petplan to everyone and I am so mad I did. I purchased the plan when my dog was a puppy and over the last six years felt great about not thinking twice about treatments. I was fine with premiums increasing each year for peace of mind. They neglect to tell you if you use the plan they will stop covering you when you really need it as they age. 6 years later after a tumor removal surgery and knee surgery our max coverage has been limited, deductible raised, and coinsurance increased. I was told that I am only eligible for continued decreased coverage bc they have paid too much out. Isn’t that the point of an insurance plan.. for the unexpected without worrying about a cap on coverage. That’s why I started it so young. Not even halfway through his lifespan our coverage is reduced to then being dropped or greatly reduced each year and now we can’t switch to another company bc of pre-existing conditions. I was so happy I got it as a puppy before any conditions arose but they neglect to tell you they will screw you in a few years. I WILL NO LONGER RECOMMEND PLET PLAN TO ANYONE AND NOW WILL CONTINUE TO ADVISE AGAINST THIS COMPANY! They show off their coverage and what they pay in their magazine but neglect to tell you once they paid that they then drop the coverage.
Response from Petplan Pet InsuranceDec 1, 2020
Hello Katherine, we responded to this same review on another forum. Please follow up with us privately if you would like to discuss.
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Karyn M.
Terrible experience!!!
This company was good - about 4-5 years ago. I was told then that because of new underwriters their prices were going up - and the dramatic increase would be a one off. That was not true. The prices go up between 20 - 83% (yes 83!) every year. The customer service is terrible!!!!! They delay assigning claim numbers and processing claims. I regularly have to submit claims 2 or 3 times just to get a claim number. They regularly lose invoices, which delays processing the claim. They open and close and open claims for unknown reasons - again delaying processing the claim. Once they do process a claim it takes much longer now to receive the check. They do not respond to emails. I was told a couple years ago to cc one of their customer service managers on claim submissions and emails so that claims would be processed quicker. That was another false statement. That "customer service manager" ignores emails too. It takes multiple emails, phone calls, and a ridiculous amount of time to process any claim or get any information.
After years of price increases of 20 - 40%, this year the increase is 83% - for a dog in good health who has had minimal claims in the last nine years. At this rate I will be better saving the money I would spend on the policy and using it for any future vet bills. I sincerely regret ever insuring my dogs with them.
Response from Petplan Pet InsuranceJan 26, 2021
Hi Karyn, we're sorry to hear about your experience with Petplan. We are currently making updates that will streamline the claims process and so you can check the status of your claim at any time. Feedback like what you've provided help us create better products to serve our policyholders and we appreciate you taking the time, although we're sorry to hear you're frustrated.
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Ally M.
This company is terrible…policies are ridiculous!!
I had both dogs(ages 4& 5) insured for 2 years. I put through a claim for my younger one. He had a bad reaction to a flea med. long story short ...they only paid 39 dollars for a 670.00 claim then upon renewal raised my premium with no explanation. My other pup who had no claims didn't receive her 30 percent discount and the reason was...her policy is low enough and they can't go any lower. What bull! I ended my insurance immediately and got insurance a lot cheaper and better coverage. I would not recommend at all. Terrible customer service and policies set to help them not the customer.
Response from Petplan Pet InsuranceJan 26, 2021
Hi Ally, we're sorry to hear about this experience you had when you were a policyholder. We appreciate your feedback and will continue to look into ways to improve our coverage and transparency around our coverage.
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Melinda I.
Absolutely worst customer service ever
Absolutely worst customer service ever! Do not waste your money. I spent 2 months only to be told they do not cover tick born disease without proof of preventative. I provided receipts I had, but my mom and I shared stuff because both had big dogs and cheaper when bought in bulk (4 dogs). She has passed away and I have no idea of where she bought, or even if they would accept receipt if I found it. I have provided everything they asked for and then they wanted Doctor's notes? Seriously? They took my money for 6 years and try to make a claim and this was my experience. Sad and cancelling and looking elsewhere.
Response from Petplan Pet InsuranceDec 1, 2020
Hi Melinda, I'm sorry that we were unable to meet your expectations during this claim experience. However, we do require documentation of all costs in order to be able to provide reimbursement.
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RLR X.
Crooks
PLEASE, if you really love your animals, stay away from this company. They are crooks. I am reporting them to a governing body who license insurance companies.
Response from Petplan Pet InsuranceNov 18, 2020
Hello, thank you for voicing your concerns. I can understand that you are upset, but it's a little unclear why. Can you please contact us at [email protected] with your policy information so we can look into these concerns?
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BOWDEN
PETPLAN IS AN ABSOLUTE JOKE!!
PETPLAN IS AN ABSOLUTE JOKE!!! Been paying into this since March 2020, after Asdas premium went up far too expensive. Unfortunately I had to take my poodle into the vets in October as she kept itching her ears, they did a check up, took an ear swab and prescribed ear drops, and ear cleaner, I paid the excess, and my vets who i haven’t ever changed!! Put through the claim, since then i have had nothing but trouble saying they want history, from me, history from my vets, i was then told that my vets have to ring their vet helpline to get more info, they have sent all the history, that in 2012 she has otitis off one ear, (I did not claim at this one)! So 8yrs so they’re now saying this ear problem of excess build up of wax, where it needs cleaning and might in the future need a deep ear clean, have been told it’s doubtful they’ll pay out!!!! They’re trying to make out it’sa pre-existing condition from 8yrs ago!! An absolute joke!! She’s to go back to the vets tomoz with the same ear problem that’s ongoing from the original claim in October, and may not pay out which will leave me with a bill for hundreds! How can PETPLAN quite happily take money from all their customers yet when we need them the most, especially at this financially difficult time refuse to pay out because a dog has otitis 8yrs ago!!!!
They even told my vet they’ve sent it back yesterday to their reassessment department to look into as it says in 2012 she has otitis with a different vet! I have never ever changed vets! I have been with the same vets for over 20+yrs! Just seems as if PETPLAN try to find any loop hole possible. Praying they do pay out, but not holding out much hope at all!! An absolute joke, i would’ve been better putting the money i have been paying to petplan into a piggy bank and saved it!!!!!!
Response from Petplan Pet InsuranceNov 13, 2020
Hello, thank you for the response. It sounds like you are a Petplan UK customer and may have us confused. We are Petplan North America and only provide coverage in the US and Canada.
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Pat N.
This company is a ripe off
This company is a ripe off. Don't waste your money. I paid into petplan for 2 years when I had to put in a claim and they won't cover nothing. They lied to me when I signed up. I'm now told because my dog has been diagnosed with food allergies they won't cover anything to do with my pets tummy or digestive problems as these are all now considered preexisting condition. What is the point of this plan if they will not cover anything. and if you do actual get them to cover something they now consider it a preexisting condition and will NOT cover any future treatment.
Response from Petplan Pet InsuranceNov 4, 2020
Hi Pat - I'm sorry to hear about your dog's food allergies. Unfortunately, some pre-existing conditions can be related to future issues (such as you described above) in which case there may be related conditions which we would be unable to cover in the future. That being said, it doesn't take all future conditions off the table for coverage (e.g. a broken leg would be unrelated to food allergies), just those with a possible association with the existing issue.