Does your pet insurer allow direct claims? - Vet Help Direct (2024)

FAQs

What is a direct pet insurance claim? ›

A direct claim is when your insurance company pays us directly for the cost of your pet's treatment. Under certain circ*mstances, we may arrange to claim the treatment costs of your pet directly from your insurance company.

Pet insurance companies offer one of two methods to pay claims. Some pet insurance companies make full or partial payments directly to the veterinarian, as with vet direct pay, so you do not have to pay out of pocket or file a reimbursem*nt claim.

After taking your pet to the vet for routine checkups, emergency treatment or other wellness visits, you pay the bill at the time of service. You then submit a claim, and if covered, you get reimbursed for the cost of the visit minus the deductible and co-pay.

Can Petplan pay my vet directly? If your vet permits it, we can cover the costs of your bills by making a direct payment to them, which would mean you only have to cover the excess charge (if one applies) and any other deductions at the time of your appointment.

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In some instances, a claim being denied isn't because your insurance provider doesn't want to help. Instead, it can be due to a minor error such as incorrect patient information or data that was inputted incorrectly.

So, once you've covered your deductible for a condition, your pet insurance will typically reimburse a percentage of any additional cost. That percentage depends on the policy you sign up for. In most cases, you'll be able to choose 70%, 80% or 90% reimbursem*nt coverage.

I recommend getting pet insurance BEFORE ever bringing the pet in for an exam.

Pet insurance can safeguard your finances against a large and unexpected veterinary bill if your pet suddenly requires care. Many veterinarians recommend pet insurance if the premiums are affordable. Consider shopping and comparing reputable pet insurance providers to find an affordable plan with your desired options.

We pride ourselves on our breadth of cover, paying 97% of all the claims we receive and this is why thousands of vets partner with us. We can also pay vets directly.

Do many pets do direct claims? ›

Yes, we can liaise with your vet directly, as long as they're happy to do so.

Reimbursem*nt rates

After you've met your deductible, the reimbursem*nt rate is the percentage of your vet bills that your insurance company will cover. These usually range between 70% and 90% of the cost of care, with some providers offering as low as 50% and others offering as much as 100%.

Most pet insurance plans will reimburse you after you pay the vet bills, but some plans, like Trupanion, partner with veterinarians and will pay your vet directly.

Once the claim is processed, you're reimbursed for a portion of the bill. How much you're reimbursed depends on your specific plan details, which you can choose during enrollment. Most plans pay 70% to 90% of the total bill minus any deductible or ineligible expenses, leaving you responsible for the remainder.

The maximum payout per incident is the maximum amount of money that a pet insurance provider will reimburse you per incident. For example, Your pet could break a bone for one incident, then later have an unrelated infection that's considered a separate incident and requires a new insurance claim.