COMPARISONS
Wanting the best for your pet can make it hard to choose between all the available pet insurance providers. MetLife Pet strives to make life easier for all of the dog and cat lovers out there — so we’ve put in the work to show where we differ from other companies. Read on to see how we stack up against Pets Best.
Here’s a quick glance of how some of MetLife Pet Insurance’s policy provisions compare with those of Pets Best.1
MetLife Pet Insurance |
Pets Best |
|
---|---|---|
Wellness and Preventative Care |
Yes (optional add-on coverage)2 |
Yes (optional add-on coverage) |
Prescriptions |
Yes |
Yes (optional add-on coverage) |
Holistic/Alternative Therapy |
Yes |
No (with a few exceptions) |
Dental Cleaning and Care |
Yes (optional add-on coverage) |
Yes (with conditions met) |
24/7 Telehealth Access | Yes3 |
Yes |
Cancer Coverage | Yes |
Yes |
Euthanasia | undefined Yes |
undefined Yes |
Cremation | undefined Yes |
undefined No |
Grief Counseling | Yes4 |
No |
Spaying and Neutering | Yes (optional add-on coverage) |
Yes (optional add-on coverage) |
Behavioral Issues | Yes (with optional add-on coverage and only if recommended by a vet for anxiety or aggression) |
Yes (with optional add-on coverage and only consultations and medications) |
Boarding | Yes |
No |
Includes All Ages and Breeds | Yes |
No |
Family Plan (Multiple Pets on One Policy) | Yes |
No |
No Per-Incident Limits |
Yes |
Check with provider |
Reimbursement | Flexible (50% – 90%)5 |
Flexible (70% – 90%) |
Average Deductible | Flexible ($0 – $2,500)6 |
Flexible ($50 – $1,000) |
0-Day Accident Waiting Period | Yes7 |
No |
Illness Waiting Period | 14 days7 |
14 days |
Deductible Savings | Yes8 |
No |
Days to Reimburse | Up to 30 days (80% of claims reimbursed within 10 days) |
2 – 7 days |
Days to Submit Claim | 90 |
180 |
NerdWallet Rating9 | 4.5 stars |
5.0 stars |
NerdWallet Callout9 | “Customizable plans for dogs, cats and even other animals in some states.”9 |
“Lots of options, plus the ability to pay your vet directly.”9 |
A “No” accompanied with a red “X” in the above table means this is not included or that exclusions may apply.
As with any insurance policy, coverage may vary and exclusions apply. See our coverage and exclusions page for more details, and learn how our pet insurance works.
Still searching for pet insurance? See how we compare to other providers.
To help you choose the right pet insurance for you and your family, consider which coverage options and features are most important to you. Take a look at some of the ways we may stand out from Pets Best:
Progressive’s partnership with Pets Best gives customers coverage with Pets Best under the Progressive insurance offerings umbrella. Customers who enroll in a pet insurance policy through Progressive will have Pets Best as their provider.
Still have questions? Learn more in our FAQs and get a free quote to see how much you could save.
With MetLife Pet Insurance, you can customize your policy to get the best coverage for you and your furry family — ensuring your pets are protected from tail to whiskers. Read on for some reasons why you may find a MetLife Pet Insurance policy to be worth enrolling in.
About the community: In 2023, MetLife Pet donated over $1.3 million to our animal shelter partners. Plus, we recently announced our Golden Beagle Award, which awards $20,000 to an animal welfare organization trying to find forever homes for large-breed dogs.
To help make the adoption process easier, you may be able to enroll in a MetLife Pet policy when you adopt a pet from one of our partner shelters. Combine our coverage with the educational resources we strive to provide, and you’ll be prepared to give your pet the best care throughout their life.
About our customers: To spread the love even more, we offer discounts to eligible customers, such as animal care workers and veterans.10,11 Our policies also include potential coverage with boarding costs if you can’t care for your pets while you’re hospitalized.
At MetLife Pet, we offer discounts to eligible policyholders.
Deductible discount: Your pet's deductible automatically decreases by $25 (for IAIC underwritten policies) or $50 (for MetGen underwritten policies) each policy year you don't receive a reimbursement for a submitted claim.8
Military discount: This may be available to active or retired military, veterans, and first responders.11
Animal care discount: This is a 10% discount for veterinarians, shelter personnel, animal care facility staff, and more.10
Employer benefit discount: This is offered to customers who enroll in a policy through their workplace.12
Internet purchase discount: This applies to the first year of premiums.13
MetLife Pet Insurance has a mobile app to make your customer experience easier. While similar services with other insurance providers often require additional subscription costs, MetLife Pet offers this service at no additional cost to our policyholders.14 You can submit claims, get artificial-intelligence-recommended articles related to your pet’s needs, access a 24/7 vet chat, and manage your pet’s vet records.3
To enhance the coverage you can get from a standard illness and injury plan, MetLife Pet offers an optional Preventive Care plan. It can typically help cover the cost of routine vet visits, spay or neuter procedures, teeth cleanings, and vaccinations, as well as parasite prevention and treatment.2
Sometimes, holistic treatments alongside medical care can make all the difference for your pet when they’re sick or healing. MetLife Pet can offer coverage for things like hydrotherapy, laser therapy, massages, vet-prescribed diet food, and herbal therapies.
With over 15 years of serving pet parents, we have the experience to help you and your furry friend. Take a look at a real life success story to see our coverage in action.
In Madison, Wisconsin, a 9-year-old mixed breed dog named Bernie was hospitalized for treatment after his vet found a mass in his intestines. Fortunately, Bernie’s family had a dog insurance policy and were reimbursed for the entire vet bill. After submitting their claim, we covered almost $7,000. Bernie has fully recovered and is back to enjoying the local dog parks with his family.15
We strive to provide the most coverage at affordable rates, so you can focus on your pet’s well-being. Take the next step in your research today by getting a free quote from MetLife Pet, winner of the 2023 “Pet Insurance of the Year” Award at the Pet Innovations Awards Program.
Coverage is subject to the language of the policies as actually issued. This comparison or description of Pets Best policy(ies) was not furnished by Pets Best. It was prepared solely by MetLife Pet Insurance based publicly available summary information about competitors' offerings and highlights selected coverages of the policies referenced as of January 2024 and is subject to change without notice. It may not be completely accurate and should not be the sole source of information relied upon in deciding which insurance coverage to purchase. To receive the latest information about other providers' available plans, please visit their website. If you have questions regarding the illustration or about a particular competitor’s policy or coverage, please contact a representative of Pets Best. Referenced publicly- available material for Pets Best sample plan. For completely reliable benefit comparisons, insurance departments (including North Dakota’s) advise that you obtain the benefit schedules directly from each applicable insurance company.
**As with any insurance policy, coverage may vary. Learn how MetLife Pet pet insurance works and review our coverage and exclusions.
1 Based on a Pets Best sample plan, retrieved from https://www.petsbest.com/coverage, and information found across the Pets Best website.
2 For IAIC policies, optional Preventive Care coverage is based on a Schedule of Benefits. For MetGen policies, optional Preventive Care coverage is included in the annual limit.
3 Virtual veterinary services are available through the MetLife Pet App and are provided entirely by AskVet, a third-party partner; MetLife Pet is not responsible for any pet guidance or advice provided or taken. Veterinarians providing virtual veterinary services cannot prescribe medication or answer questions about the pet policy.
4 Grief Counseling services are provided through an agreement with TELUS Health, an unaffiliated third-party service provider. Grief counseling services provided by TELUS Health are separate and apart from the insurance provided by MetLife Pet. Not available to NY residents.
5 Reimbursement options include: 70%, 80% and 90% and a 50% option for MetGen policies and a 65% option for IAIC policies only. Pet age restrictions may apply.
6 Deductible options range include: $0 - $750 in $50 increments and $1,000, $1,250, $1,500, $2,000 and $2,500.
7 Accident and optional Preventive Care coverage begins on midnight EST of the effective day of your policy is compared to a wait time of 2 to 15 days for many competitors; Illness coverage begins 14 days from the effective day of your policy compared to 14 to 30 days for many competitors. Based on a January 2024 review of publicly available summary information. Competitors did not furnish copies of their policies for review. If you have questions about a particular competitor's policy or coverage, please contact them or their representative directly.
8 Your pet’s deductible automatically decreases by $25 (IAIC policies) or $50 (MetGen policies) each policy year that you don’t receive a claim reimbursement. May not be available in all states.
9 Based on a January 2024 review of publicly available summary information. Competitors did not furnish copies of their policies for review. If you have questions about a particular competitor's policy or coverage, please contact them or their representative directly.
10 Discount may not be available in all states. A discount is applicable to staff/owners of animal care facilities.
11 Discount may not be available in all states. A discount is available to Healthcare Workers, First Responders, and serving and retired members of the Armed Forces.
12 Discount is not available in MN or TN. This discount is only available to individuals who are eligible members or employees of an entity that has arranged for MetLife Pet to offer pet insurance. (IAIC policies, the discount is 10% for Groups > 1000 lives and 5% for Groups 51-999 lives. MetGen policies, this discount is 10% for Employer Groups and 5% for Associations).
13 When coverage is purchased on-line, a premium discount will apply during the first year of the policy. When using multiple discounts, discounts cannot exceed 30%. Each discount may not be available in all states. Please contact MetLife Pet for further details.
14 “The 8 best online veterinarians of 2023,” Business Insider
15 All claims paid amounts are based on MetLife Pet internal claims data from October 2022. Story altered for illustrative purposes.
Coverage issued by Metropolitan General Insurance Company (“MetGen”), a Rhode Island insurance company, headquartered at 700 Quaker Lane, Warwick, RI 02886, and Independence American Insurance Company (“IAIC”), a Delaware insurance company, headquartered at 11333 N Scottsdale Rd, Ste 160, Scottsdale, AZ 85454. Coverage subject to restrictions, exclusions and limitations and application is subject to underwriting. See policy or contact MetLife Pet Insurance Solutions LLC (“MetLife Pet”) for details. MetLife Pet is the policy administrator. It may operate under an alternate or fictitious name in certain jurisdictions, including MetLife Pet Insurance Services LLC (New York and Minnesota) and MetLife Pet Insurance Solutions Agency LLC (Illinois).
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