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About Healthy Paws, a Chubb Company

Healthy Paws pet insurance offers one type of plan, which keeps the application process simple for customers who need standard coverage. Customers can submit claims online or using its mobile app, and it says it responds to 99% of claims within two days. Healthy Paws pet insurance plans are available nationwide, including Washington, D.C.

Pros
  • Fast processing
  • No caps on payouts
  • Mobile app
  • Easy-to-understand plan
Cons
  • 15-day waiting period
  • Only one plan
  • Eligibility requires vet exam in most states
  • Upper age limits vary by state

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Seabeck, WA
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My boy has had more than his share of issues but I have great peace of mind knowing his care hasn't ever had to be compromised for cost reasons. I would definitely recommend Healt...

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Baton Rouge, LA
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Without Healthy Paws insurance the out-of-pocket cost to me would have been $5000. Without the surgery Sam would have been blind as a puppy. I paid my $250 deductible and 20% of t...

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How does Healthy Paws pet insurance work?

Healthy Paws pet insurance helps customers cover the cost of unexpected medical expenses for their pets for a monthly price starting at around $15 for cats and $20 for dogs. Customers can use its website or mobile app to apply for coverage and submit claims. It claims to process 99% of claims within two days. Once approved, your pet's coverage starts after a 15-day waiting period.

Healthy Paws pet insurance plans

Healthy Paws pet insurance offers one straightforward plan that covers up to 90% of the bill for accidents, illnesses and emergency care. Healthy Paws doesn't put a cap on lifetime, annual or per-incident claim payouts. The plan doesn't cover preexisting conditions, but this is typical of most pet insurance carriers.

For cat and dog plans, Healthy Paws covers* the following:

  • Illnesses
  • Accidents
  • Hereditary conditions
  • Congenital conditions
  • Chronic conditions
  • Cancer
  • Diagnostic treatment
  • X-rays, blood tests, ultrasounds
  • Surgery
  • Hospitalization
  • Prescription medications
  • Emergency care
  • Specialty care
  • Alternative treatment

*Not applicable for preexisting conditions.

Healthy Paws does not cover:

  • Preexisting conditions
  • Examination fees
  • Cruciate ligament tears, if one leg was affected before the policy began and the other leg becomes injured
  • Preventative healthcare (vaccines, titer tests, flea control, heartworm medication, deworming, nail trimming and grooming)
  • Parasite control (neither internal nor external parasites)
  • Dental health care (unless directly related to an accident)
  • Spaying or neutering
  • Anal gland expression
  • Elective procedures — generally refers to any procedure that isn’t recommended by a veterinarian specifically to improve the health of the pet (ear cropping, declawing, etc.)
  • Boarding
  • Behavior modification (including training, therapy or medication)
  • Training

Healthy Paws pet insurance cost

The Healthy Paws pet insurance cost for monthly premiums starts at $15 for cats and $20 for dogs, but the average monthly premium is around $30. Healthy Paws reimburses up to 90% of your bill and provides three deductible options: $100, $250 or $500. The main factors that determine your pet insurance rates are where you live, your plan's deductible, the type of animal you're insuring and its age and breed.

Healthy Paws pet insurance plans require a full, comprehensive (nose-to-tail) examination of your pet by a licensed veterinarian in order to be eligible for coverage. The timing of this exam depends on your pet’s age. In most case, pets five years old and younger must have an exam within the first 12 months (or within 15 days, if adopted from a rescue/shelter). Pets six years old and older must have an exam within 30 days and the 15-day for adoptees still applies.

Age limits

ConsumerAffairs attempted to obtain an online quote for an 11-year-old female Bengal cat in New York. The system rejected the application and referred out to other companies as potentially better fits. Although Healthy Paws states it covers pets from 8 weeks to 14 years old, we were unable to proceed with a quote for this cat.

A second attempt was made for a 10-year-old male Golden Retriever in the same area, which was also rejected. However, when using a San Diego ZIP code, we got a quote of $269.83 per month at 60% reimbursement with a $1,000 annual deductible.

As with most pet insurance companies, quotes depend heavily on geographic location, pet type, breed, age and selected terms (reimbursement rate, deductible and payout limits). This reiterates the importance of obtaining quotes from multiple providers before purchasing.

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Healthy Paws FAQ

Does Healthy Paws cover medications?

Yes, Healthy Paws pet insurance covers the cost of prescription medications. It does not cover the cost of medications for behavioral modifications.

How do I make a claim with Healthy Paws pet insurance?

Customers can submit their Healthy Paws pet insurance claim form via email, fax or mail. They can also upload their paid invoice online and fill out the claim form by using the mobile app.

Does Healthy Paws cover allergies?

Healthy Paws pet insurance helps cover the cost of allergies if the symptoms were not present during enrollment.

Does Healthy Paws cover blood work?

Yes, Healthy Paws pet insurance covers blood tests when prescribed by a veterinarian.

What does Healthy Paws not cover?

Healthy Paws does not cover preexisting conditions, examination fees, preventative care, parasite control, elective procedures, dental care unrelated to an accident, spaying or neutering, anal gland expression, boarding, training or behavior modification. It also excludes cruciate ligament injuries if one leg is affected before coverage began. Like most pet insurance, coverage is focused on new, unexpected illnesses and accidents.

Still have questions?

Is Healthy Paws pet insurance good?

Yes, Healthy Paws pet insurance is an excellent option for people who want a simple, no-hassle pet insurance policy. The company has a fast and simple claims process, and its plan leaves little room for confusion when it comes to coverage and how to file a claim. The lack of options may deter some customers, but Healthy Paws' single plan is a fine option for most pet owners.

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    Reviewed May 5, 2026

    My two dogs have been insured by Healthy Paws since they were puppies. In that time (10 years), I've paid thousands in premiums and have had very few claims, since they do not cover teeth cleaning or extractions. Luckily, those are the only expensive treatments either of my dogs have needed. For the past two years, my premiums have doubled TWICE! I've been forced to reduce coverage to 60% and $1000 deductible. Even so, my premium is still higher than it was last year. This no longer makes financial sense. Since my dogs are 10 years old and pet insurance doesn't cover preexisting conditions, switching to another insurer really isn't an option. At this point, I think I will cancel and just put the premium dollars in a savings account to pay for any issues.

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      Reviewed April 24, 2026

      After eight years of paying Healthy Paws insurance and finally getting back the amount close to the amount of the monthly payment. They changed my deductible from $250 to $500 and my reimbursement percentage from 80% to 70%. I dealt with the price increases from 50.07 in 2018, 112.72 in 2024, 152.44 in 2025. This year it was 142.95, down approx 10.00, but reduced policy as stated above.

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      Reviewed April 20, 2026

      Had Healthy Paws Pet Insurance for over 9 Years and never filed claim until 2025. This claim from 06/25 has still not been processed and I have had zero response from the company after uploading all the requested documents. This company raised my premiums during this process to $163/Mo and never followed up with me after promising to do so within 10 days on two separate occasions. Please tell anyone you know to never use this service and anyone using the service, to cancel immediately as the company is an absolute SCAM - BUYER BEWARE!

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      Reviewed April 13, 2026

      I’ve been a Healthy Paws customer for 13 years and have insured all of my dogs with them. I’ve always had a $250 deductible with 90% coverage, and I have never missed a single payment in all those years. I believed I was a valued, long‑term customer. Recently, I noticed my monthly premium had dropped slightly, which didn’t make sense. When I logged into my account, I discovered that Healthy Paws had unilaterally changed my deductible to $500 and reduced my reimbursement to 70% — without any consent.

      After more than a decade of loyalty, this feels like a complete betrayal. I trusted this company to be there when my pets needed them, and instead I found out major policy changes were made behind the scenes that significantly reduce my coverage. I’m extremely disappointed and frustrated. Customers deserve transparency, especially those who have stayed with a company for over a decade. I hope Healthy Paws reconsiders how they treat long‑term policyholders, because this experience has destroyed my trust in them.

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      Reviewed March 13, 2026

      Healthy Paws is simply the most corrupt Pet insurance company on the planet. I put in a claim a year ago. I've called 10 times and keep being told they need more information. I provide it to them and call back to be told my case hasn't been reopened. I put in one claim in a year and I'm still waiting to be paid. There can more no more incompetent company than Healthy Paws. Stay away from this company. They promise not to raise your payment, they are liars, they don't pay on claims. They try to wear you down until you give up or cancel. They are crooks.

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      Reviewed March 7, 2026

      We've been clients for over a decade and have filed maybe 2 claims ---- both denied. Insurance is a scam...they always find a way NOT to pay. BEST advice - Pay YOURSELF a monthly insurance premium and then use it to pay for your pet's expenses.

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      Reviewed Feb. 26, 2026

      Made significant changes to existing policy, that I've had for 6 years, during the autorenewal period that I did not agree to. Decreased coverage percentage and doubled my deductible amount while the monthly premium stated the same. I called and the representative they said there isn't anything they can do. There are no other plan options available. This isn't the coverage I signed up for or want. This along with the premium rate significantly increasing every year (320% increase over 6 years). My dog is older and has pre-existing conditions so I can either cancel or am stuck with this plan.

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      Reviewed Jan. 28, 2026

      I adopted Sam, a healthy 7month old Poodle mix, in 2021. Five months later I noticed cloudiness in one of his eyes. I thought there was no way he could have developed a cataract at his young age. After seeing his veterinarian, he was diagnosed with juvenile cataracts in both eyes. He was referred to a veterinarian ophthalmologist. Sam underwent successful bilateral cataract surgery the following month. Without Healthy Paws insurance the out-of-pocket cost to me would have been $5000. Without the surgery Sam would have been blind as a puppy. I paid my $250 deductible and 20% of the final cost of the surgery. I was so thankful that I purchased this policy the day I adopted him.

      I also have insurance on Chloe since 2019 and fortunately have not needed it. I know if she becomes ill or has an accident that Healthy Paws will be there for us. The cost is automatically drafted every month and is worth every penny for peace of mind. Sam passed away in November 2025 at the age of 5, I am so happy that he had perfect sight those 5 years. I've been meaning to write a review but never did until today when I cancelled his policy. They even refunded me for the payments I made since his passing. Thank you Healthy Paws!

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      Reviewed Jan. 26, 2026

      My pet has been insured with Healthy Paws for 8 years (and my daughter has had her dog insured for about the same amount of time). Although their coverage is fairly thorough, and their rates were reasonable, I am very disappointed with Healthy Paws and will likely cancel their coverage. They have raised their rates on average of 10% per year up until this last year. Then the rates more than doubled (from $101 per month to $265 per month). My daughter (who lives in a different town) also recently reported that she experienced the same type of rate increase.

      When contacted with a request for an explanation, we both received the same form letter... "cost and claims have increased and we need to increase costs..." There has always been a question of whether or not they would cover a claim (no diagnosis coverage), but at this point, I guess that is irrelevant. They waited until my dog was 10 years old and it will be almost impossible to get alternative coverage at this age. IF I had known they would make such outrageous changes, I would not have chosen Healthy Paws in the beginning. Look elsewhere for coverage.

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      Reviewed Dec. 24, 2025

      Never received all the info, never reached out to me, even though I called them on several occasions. And now they say I did not meet my 3-month deadline even though the service agent said I did! Since I have been spending about $160 a month on pet insurance and they are fighting me on what may end up being about $200-$300 in refunds...I am done! Goodbye and Good Riddance, Healthy Paws!

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      Healthy Paws, a Chubb Company Company Information

      Company Name:
      Healthy Paws Pet Insurance & Foundation
      Year Founded:
      2009
      Address:
      PO Box 50034
      City:
      Bellevue
      State/Province:
      WA
      Postal Code:
      98015
      Country:
      United States
      Website:
      www.healthypawspetinsurance.com