Both Pets Best pet insurance and Lemonade pet insurance plans include coverage for vet bills related to accidents and illnesses, but it’s important to understand the differences so you can find the perfect fit for you and your furry companion.Â
Compared to Pets Best, Lemonade Pet can handle claims at lightning speed, offers extra discounts if you bundle your pet insurance policy with another Lemonade insurance product, and optional coverage for end-of-life and remembrance services.
Let’s get into the nitty gritty of how Pets Best pet insurance stacks up to Lemonade Pet.
| Pets Best pet insurance | Lemonade pet insurance | |
|---|---|---|
| Mobile app | Yes | Yes |
| Instant claims handling | No | Yes |
| Coverage for pre-existing conditions | No | No |
| Coverage for diagnostics and treatment of parasites | Limited, only for preventative care with additional coverage | Yes |
| Coverage for the treatment of behavioral conditions | Limited, only for consults and medications prescribed by a licensed Vet | Yes |
| Coverage for end-of-life and remembrance services—like euthanasia, cremation, burial, and commemorative items | Only euthanasia | Yes |
| Multi-pet discount | Up to 5% | Up to 5% |
| Additional insurance products | None | Renters, Homeowners, Car, Life |
| Bundle discount | None | Up to 10% |
| Waiting periods for accidents | 3 days | 0 to 2 days, depending on your state |
The Lemonade app revolutionizes insurance and claims handling, making the process smoother and more user-friendly than Pets Best
While Pets Best offers a mobile app, their process doesn’t leverage the same level of AI integration and mobile-first design as Lemonade, which could lead to more time waiting for claim resolutions.
On the flip-side, Lemonade Pet elevates pet insurance through the power of AI and machine learning. The app is designed to streamline everything from getting a quote to filing a claim, turning what used to be a cumbersome process into an experience that’s quick and easy (and maybe even a little fun).
When you buy a Lemonade Pet policy—and any other Lemonade policy—you can customize your coverage details, all in the palm of your hand. The app’s intuitive design means you could spend less time figuring out your policy, and more time enjoying life with your furry friend.
Tech also helps Lemonade process claims at lightning speed, with roughly 50% of pet claims being handled instantly, and 80% of claims handled within 5 days.
Pets Best pet insurance reviews
TrustPilot is a review site that’s open to all consumers. Whether you’re looking to rave about the great customer service you received when calling a company, or warning others about a poor experience you had with another company, it’s a customer’s one-stop shop to see how a company treats their customers.
Pets Best pet insurance has a 3.9-star rating on TrustPilot based on customer reviews, while Lemonade has a 4.4-star review.
When it comes to the apps, Pets Best pet insurance’s app has a rating of 4.6 stars based on customer reviews, whereas Lemonade’s app-store rating is 4.9 stars.
Pets Best focuses solely on pet insurance. Lemonade offers more than just pet insurance, so you can cover the things you care about in one place and become eligible for bundle discounts
Pets Best focuses solely on pet insurance, which means you might find yourself juggling multiple insurers or platforms for your other insurance needs, and you’d miss out on some sweet bundle discounts.Â
At Lemonade, we’re not just about keeping your furry friends happy and healthy, we’ve got your back on other fronts too. Think of us as your one-stop-shop for insurance needs—offering renters, homeowners, car, pet, and term life insurance.
When you bundle any combination of Lemonade policies together you’ll be eligible for savings on all of those policies. (With the exception of the term life insurance policy, but you’d still be eligible for a discount on your pet policy if you bundle life and pet.)
In addition to the obvious savings, you gain the convenience of accessing all your policies—and filing all claims—through a single, easy-to-use app.
Let’s say you bundle a pet insurance policy with a renters policy. You could see a drop in both of your premiums, making both essential coverages more affordable.
Pets Best pet insurance takes a more limited approach to parasites, while Lemonade covers the testing and treatment of parasites Â
Pets Best takes a more limited approach to parasites. While they do offer some coverage for preventative testing and treatment, they generally don’t cover the broader spectrum of issues caused by parasites. This means if your pet’s health issues stem from parasites, you might find yourself facing significant medical expenses without reimbursement.
In contrast, when it comes to the creepy crawly world of parasites, Lemonade Pet has your furry friend covered. If your pet starts showing signs of a condition that could be caused by parasites, a base accidents and illnesses policy with Lemonade could help shoulder the costs for both diagnosing and treating these pesky intruders.Â
Picture this: Your dog starts itching incessantly and shows signs of digestive distress. After a visit to the vet, tests confirm that these symptoms are caused by hookworms. With Lemonade, this scenario could be eligible for coverage—as long as it’s not a pre-existing condition and you’ve followed your veterinarian’s recommendations for monthly parasite prevention—ensuring your pet gets the necessary medical care, without straining your wallet.
Plus, when you include one of Lemonade’s Preventative Care Packages on your policy, your pet will be eligible for coverage up to $35 a year for a fecal or internal parasite test (or two tests up to $70 a year with our Puppy/Kitten Preventative Package). And depending on the package you select, you could also be covered for flea and tick prevention, and heartworm testing and medication.
Pets Best pet insurance offers more limited options for receiving care for your furry friend’s behavioral issues, Lemonade’s Behavioral Conditions add-on provides more comprehensive treatment options
Behavioral conditions in pets can vary widely, including issues like aggression, compulsive grooming or licking, and anxiety.
Pets Best pet insurance offers coverage for behavioral conditions as part of their base accident and illness policy, however, the treatment options are more limited. Pets Best covers consultations with a licensed vet and prescription medications for behavioral conditions, but do not cover treatments performed by a licensed behaviorist.
At Lemonade pet insurance, we understand how important it is to have comprehensive coverage for these challenges. That’s why we offer an optional add-on for Behavioral Conditions that you can include in your pet health policy.
With this coverage, you can have peace of mind knowing that diagnostics, prescription medications, and behavioral therapy sessions are included, provided the condition isn’t pre-existing. Treatment must be recommended and performed by a veterinarian or a licensed behaviorist, who can be one of the following:
- Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist (CAAB)
- Certified Dog Behavior Consultant (CDBC)
- Certified Behavior Consultant Canine (CBCC)
Pets Best pet insurance only covers euthanasia, while Lemonade Pet offers extensive coverage for end-of-life and remembrance services
As much as we all dread the thought of losing a pet, Lemonade Pet is here to support you and your pet when they make their journey over the rainbow bridge.Â
Pets Best offers a more limited scope in this area, only covering euthanasia. While this coverage is certainly important, it doesn’t encompass the broader range of emotional support and honoring of your pet’s memory you might be looking for in the future.
On the other hand, Lemonade pet insurance offers an end-of-life and remembrance add-on to help reimburse costs related to vet-recommended euthanasia, cremation, and even help pay for commemorative items—for things like an urn, framed pictures of paw prints, digital photo storage, or even a tattoo to help you memorialize and remember your pet.Â
Notably, the end-of-life and remembrance add-on still offers coverage if your vet recommends euthanasia as the result of a pre-existing condition.
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Tips for comparing pet insurance plans
Finding the right pet insurance for you and your fur fam depends a lot on your priorities, whether that’s finding the most comprehensive coverage, the cheapest rates, a hassle-free digital experience, and so much more.
Let’s swing through some of the main factors that might be important to you when choosing a pet insurance provider, and some questions to consider for each.
Coverage options
Base pet insurance plans typically cover the treatment of eligible accidents and illnesses. Check the specifics of what’s covered under a base policy, the waiting periods for certain conditions, and exclusions. Also look for how customizable the policy is and what optional coverages are offered—like preventative care, and add-ons.
Balance between cost and coverage
The scope of what’s included in the price of a base pet insurance plan can vary widely among providers, and might require a more intricate comparison. Carefully examine the premiums, deductibles, and co-insurance offered by each provider, then compare it to the range of healthcare services covered, and what you might end up needing to pay if you file a claim.
Discounts and perks
Who doesn’t love saving some greens, or making life as a pet parent a tad simpler? Some pet insurance providers—including Lemonade—offer discounts for things like insuring multiple pets and bundling policies, as well as extra perks, like access to Chewy’s Connect with a Vet service.
Option to bundle
Some providers only offer pet insurance plans, while others can cover all the things you care about in one place—like your stuff, your car, and your pets. For example, when you bundle more than one Lemonade policy such as renters, homeowners, car, or pet insurance, you could be eligible for a discount on each policy, on top of enjoying the ease of managing all of your policies, and filing any claims, in one place (we’re talking about the Lemonade app).
Seamless experience
From building a quote, to managing your policy, to filing a claim—remember that insurance doesn’t need to be a hassle. Some insurance companies—including Lemonade—built their platforms with user-friendliness in mind, ensuring that each step is straightforward and stress-free for pet parents.
Customer reviews
Getting the inside scoop from the pet parent community about their experiences with their pet insurance provider can help you make a more informed choice. Websites like Consumer Reports, Better Business Bureau (BBB), NerdWallet are reputable sources for customer reviews and rankings of pet insurance companies. (Did we mention that the Lemonade app has a 4.9 star rating on the App Store?)
Social impact
Choosing a pet insurance that vibes with your values is the cherry on top of an awesome policy sundae. Some providers support causes you care about such as animal rescue shelters and animal rights organizations—like the Lemonade Giveback, which helps support organizations like SPCA International and The Humane Society.
FAQs
What are Pets Best pet insurance waiting periods?
Pets Best pet insurance has a three-day waiting period for accidents, a 14-day waiting period for illnesses, and a six-month waiting period for cruciate ligament events.
Just a quick refresher, a waiting period is a term found in all pet insurance policies, referring to the amount of time your pet insurer requires you to wait until your pet is eligible for reimbursement on specific conditions through your pet insurance coverage.
Does Pets Best pet insurance cover pre-existing conditions?
Pets Best, like most pet insurers, does not provide coverage for pre-existing conditions.
Does Pets Best pet insurance offer wellness coverage?
Yes, Pets Best offers two options of wellness coverage that can be added to your accident and illness coverage, EssentialWellness and Best Wellness.
How can I cancel my Pets Best pet insurance policy?
If you’re looking to cancel your Pets Best pet insurance policy, you will need to contact their customer service team via phone during business hours.
Can I go to any vet with Pets Best pet insurance?
Yes, Pets Best pet insurance allows pet owners to visit any licensed veterinarian in the U.S.
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