Spot Pet Insurance

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About Spot Pet Insurance

Spot Pet Insurance focuses on providing pet owners with the tools needed to keep your pet healthy. The company covers a wide range of needs, including accident care, medications, diagnostics and alternative therapies. Spot also offers preventative plans that include dental cleanings and flea prevention for an additional cost.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • No age or claim limits
  • Covers alternative therapies
  • Flexible coverage plans

Cons

  • Higher premiums for older pets
  • No preexisting condition coverage

Bottom Line

Spot Pet Insurance offers flexible coverage plans and options for different levels of coverage. Like most pet insurance provides, Spot doesn’t cover preexisting conditions. However, accident-only coverage is available.

How Spot Pet Insurance works

Spot Pet Insurance helps cover the cost of expensive vet bills when your pets are hurt or sick.

It works a lot like human health insurance regarding deductibles, premiums and preexisting conditions. There is also a 14-day waiting period between the day you purchase the coverage and when your pet begins coverage.

Insurance is one of those things that you hope you never have to use but are always thankful for when you do. Here’s how it works if your pet gets hurt or sick:

  1. Take your pet to the licensed vet of your choice.
  2. Get treatment and pay the bill.
  3. Submit your claim on the Spot Pet Insurance website by mail, phone, or fax.
  4. Receive reimbursement for your expenses based on your coverage plan.

Spot also gives you access to a 24/7 vet helpline by VetAccess that you can use for any questions related to your pet's health.

What does Spot Pet Insurance cover?

Spot Pet Insurance plans cover a range of illnesses and conditions that your cat or dog may experience in their lifetime. The company offers multiple coverage options, including:

Accident-only coverage
The accident-only policy does not cover any expenses related to illness. Accident-only coverage covers unexpected treatments your pet may need as a result of an accident, including:
  • Alternative therapy
  • End-of-life expenses
  • IV fluids and medications
  • Veterinary treatment and medical supplies
  • MRIs
  • Tooth extractions
  • Poison control consultations
  • Prescription medicine and supplements
  • Surgery and hospitalization
  • Stem cell therapy
Accident and illness coverage
Spot Pet Insurance’s accident and illness coverage, also called Spot-On Coverage, is a more comprehensive option that covers everything on the accident-only plan plus expenses related to the diagnosis and treatment of illnesses. Spot-On Coverage also covers the cost of microchipping your pet. This plan does not include expenses like breeding and pregnancy costs, boarding, grooming or other elective or cosmetic services.
Coverage exclusions
Before choosing an insurance plan for your pet, it’s crucial to understand what’s not covered so there aren’t any misunderstandings. Some of the most common coverage exclusions include:
  • Preexisting conditions
  • Aesthetic dental services
  • Conditions occurring within the policy waiting period
  • Grooming and nonmedical supplies
  • Non-FDA treatment or supplements
  • Pet diets
  • Daycare or boarding

How much does Spot Pet Insurance cost?

The monthly cost of Spot Pet Insurance depends on your location and the coverage options you select. You can get a free Spot Pet Insurance quote on its website and customize your deductibles, premiums and reimbursement percentages. The premium is based on your pet's age, breed and where your pet lives.

Using the website’s free quote tool, we found that accident and illness coverage with 80% reimbursement and a $5,000 annual limit for a 2-year-old Cairn Terrier mix ranged from around $20 to $40 each month, depending on the deductible. Accident-only coverage with the same reimbursement and annual limit ranged from $15 to $20 a month.

Spot offers a 30-day money-back guarantee as long as you have made no claims on the policy. The guarantee is not available in New York.

Spot Pet Insurance FAQ

Do all vets accept Spot Pet Insurance?

Yes. Pet health insurance is much simpler than human health insurance, which usually requires you to check with a doctor to ensure they accept your insurance. You can use Spot Pet Insurance at any licensed veterinary office.

Does Spot Pet Insurance cover emergency visits?

Yes. Spot Pet Insurance covers emergency visits.

How do you get Spot Pet Insurance?

You can get Spot Pet Insurance anytime in four steps:

  1. Choose the plan and coverage options that make the most sense for your pet.
  2. Determine all of your pet’s preexisting conditions.
  3. Gather all available medical records and treatment history from your veterinarian.
  4. Purchase the plan. There is a 14-day waiting period between the day you purchase the coverage and when your pet begins coverage.

Is Spot Pet Insurance worth it?

Yes, Spot Pet Insurance is worth it. If you’ve ever been hit with unexpected vet bills before, you know how expensive they can be. Spot Pet Insurance offers comprehensive coverage options so you can always take good care of your pet without breaking the bank. Spot Pet Insurance allows you to invest a little each month and offers reassurance that if your pet gets hurt or sick, you can take care of them without worrying about being overwhelmed with bills.

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Reviewed Sept. 2, 2023

I had issues with several pet insurance companies before I found SPOT because I have an English Bulldog with quite a lot of health issues. I had given up on pet insurance, believing it to be a scam to get your money only for them to deny every claim. SPOT has completely changed my opinion of pet insurance and has helped me provide the best possible care for my pup. Customer service is amazing, they are super responsive, and they review claims and reimburse very quickly! I am so insanely happy with my experience with SPOT pet insurance and have recommended it to everyone who has asked me which company to go with. I now have it for my new puppy too! I won’t be without SPOT and neither should you! I absolutely highly recommend them!!

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    Reviewed July 27, 2023

    I really appreciated what Spot has done for my aging Viszla. Georgie is nearly 11 years old at this point, and really does need a lot of care. We take him in to the vet about once a month at this point, and having Spot has really reduced the financial burden that caring for an aging dog puts on me. I do have the platinum plan, and I will say that if I had a lower tier it would be more expensive. That being said, I have absolutely saved more on vet visits and medication that I have spent on Spot. Highly Recommend!

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    Reviewed April 27, 2023

    My 5 yr old dog's insurance was transferred from the original company to Spot Pet Ins, a few months ago. He was in the process of undergoing/recovering from major back surgery for a herniated disc. Spot Pet Ins has been easy to work with and the claims have been processed easily and quickly. I was happy with my previous pet insurance and insured my 1 yr old with that company. However, I just switch him to Spot Pet Ins. The coverage is better for the cost and I have been happy with the customer service/claims experience. I definitely recommend Spot Pet Ins.

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    Reviewed April 19, 2023

    We pay for insurance, to cover the things that we don't want to pay out of pocket. When it comes time to issue a claim that's when you find out how good or bad your choice was of insurance companies. After over 1 year with my little girl being very healthy she decided to come up with an intestinal bacterial issue. I submitted my claim to Spot Insurance. My claim was paid promptly. No questions, no arguments, no nothing. You must have an authorized claim and after that it was painless. I chose to have the money sent directly to my checking account and I'm done. Spot insurance was a great decision for me.

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    Reviewed April 19, 2023

    Overall I've been happy with Spot Pet Insurance. They do take longer to process claims than other pet insurance companies I have been with, but they do get them processed. They have had to request records from my vet a couple times, the vet has responded same day, and it has taken me calling them to make them check to see if they have the requested records before they will stop emailing the vet asking for the records and sending me emails saying they need more info. There seems to be a disconnect between when records are received and when they are uploaded to the account and the claim status is changed. The issues I've had were relatively minor and the insurance company has been fair with my claims, though as previously stated, they take a bit longer than I'm used to when processing claims.

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    Reviewed Oct. 10, 2023

    Spot Pet Insurance denied my claim when my dog tore his ligament. They indicated it was a pre-existing condition because of degenerative disease. In a sense, they denied the claim with what every dog goes through when they get older. They should be ashamed of themselves taking my premium each month knowing they will deny every claim due to a pre-existing condition that occurs in every dog. Don't use them. They will take your money with no intention of paying a claim.

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    Reviewed Oct. 5, 2023

    In my short time and personal experience paying this underhanded company, I have found them IMO to be completely dishonest, unethical (lying to deny obviously legit claims) and slightly paranoid and obsessive. In addition to refusing to pay a claim that was 100% legit, once I won a BBB case, they refused to communicate with me to work out the details. To me, it appears they only tried to close the case so it was closed and then had no intention of working anything out with me. I believe they also might be cyber stalking me as I have had a review repeatedly removed by them on a review site that was a legit review and it also appears they create aliases to create false positive reviews to increase their scores.

    One week, their BBB review score was 1 star and some with over 100 negative complaints. The next week I guess they paid to clean it up bc suddenly it’s 3 stars and some, with only about 30. I didn’t screenshot it, but I saw it with my eyes. They have not responded to over 30 emails trying to work things out peacefully, and they have blocked me on social media as well. I am convinced personally in my opinion that their positive reviews and high ratings are completely paid for. I met someone else they blocked on FB too, and probably did worse things too so this is a pattern. IMO they only act like they care about animals, but seems to me they only care about $$$. I’m sure they’ll be petty and try to get this review removed too because that’s what thin-skinned bullies do.

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    Reviewed Sept. 19, 2023

    I researched the top 10 pet insurances. I had always been on the fence about getting insurance. After doing some reading up on it, I selected Spot Pet Insurance for our 4 fur babies. I have had to submit claims for one of our pets and Spot has been just wonderful to work with. Great customer service and no waiting for reimbursements and no hassles. I am very pleased and would highly recommend to anyone looking for pet insurance coverage.

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    Reviewed Sept. 11, 2023

    We have had Spot Insurance for 3 years. Switched after problems with our other pet insurance company. Spot is an absolute pleasure! Claims are very easy to submit and processed quickly. Thank you Spot for helping us keep our dog healthy and giving such positive support to the pet community.

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    Customer ServiceClaims HandlingStaff

    Reviewed Sept. 3, 2023

    The professionalism with all the representatives for this insurance is unbelievable. I was having issues with the pound, where I adopted one of my doggies, but had to submit a claim to fix some issues that arose from the surgery that was done by the shelter. They were super proactive with me and the communication was amazing. The reimbursement was super fast. Totally worth it

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    Spot Pet Insurance© Company Information

    Company Name:
    Spot Pet Insurance
    City:
    West Palm Beach
    State/Province:
    FL
    Website:
    spotpetins.com