{"id":1659,"date":"2019-05-21T10:30:43","date_gmt":"2019-05-21T10:30:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/happyoodles.com\/?p=1659"},"modified":"2024-01-09T14:27:08","modified_gmt":"2024-01-09T14:27:08","slug":"9-common-mistakes-when-buying-pet-insurance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/happyoodles.com\/2019\/05\/9-common-mistakes-when-buying-pet-insurance\/","title":{"rendered":"Common Pet Insurance Buying Mistakes To Avoid"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>img#mv-trellis-img-1::before{padding-top:161.66666666667%; }img#mv-trellis-img-1{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-2::before{padding-top:144.5%; }img#mv-trellis-img-2{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-3::before{padding-top:149.92679355783%; }img#mv-trellis-img-3{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-4::before{padding-top:66.8%; }img#mv-trellis-img-4{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-5::before{padding-top:150.5016722408%; }img#mv-trellis-img-5{display:block;}<\/style>\n<p>It seems that as the number of people who choose to live with a pet increases so does the number of pet insurance plans.&nbsp; With so many options to choose from it is hard to decide which one to pick. &nbsp;&nbsp;On top of that, unless you work in the insurance industry many of the options can be confusing.&nbsp;&nbsp; To help you, we have compiled a list of 9 pet insurance buying mistakes people make when choosing a plan. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">What Mistakes Do People Make When Buying Pet Insurance? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1.Viewing Pet Insurance as an Investment<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most common pet insurance buying mistakes people tend to make is viewing pet insurance as an investment.  It is often stated that you will pay more in premiums over the life of the policy then you would if you just paid the claims yourself.&nbsp; While this can be true, pet insurance should be looked at as a safety net, not as an investment. The reason people should choose to buy Pet Insurance is to ensure that they have the funds they need when they need it.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For Example: Let&rsquo;s say you decide to save the $30 monthly premium instead of buying  insurance.&nbsp; At the end of 3 years you will have saved $1,080.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Great! &nbsp;But what if your beloved pet becomes sick during those first few years and the cost is greater than what you have saved.&nbsp; Will you have the money to cover the cost?&nbsp; These days cancer treatment can cost between $5,000 and $10,000. &nbsp;If you are not in the position to pay the cost of treatment out of pocket, buying pet insurance is the smarter way to go. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide has-background has-very-light-gray-background-color\" style=\"grid-template-columns:18% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"420\" height=\"679\" src=\"https:\/\/happyoodles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Is-pet-INsurance-worth-the-cost-pin-2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3934 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/happyoodles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Is-pet-INsurance-worth-the-cost-pin-2.png 420w, https:\/\/happyoodles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Is-pet-INsurance-worth-the-cost-pin-2-186x300.png 186w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 420px) 100vw, 420px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"eager\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"420\" height=\"679\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20420%20679'%3E%3Crect%20width='420'%20height='679'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3934 size-full eager-load\" sizes=\"(max-width: 420px) 100vw, 420px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/happyoodles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Is-pet-INsurance-worth-the-cost-pin-2.png\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/happyoodles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Is-pet-INsurance-worth-the-cost-pin-2.png.webp\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/happyoodles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Is-pet-INsurance-worth-the-cost-pin-2.png.webp 420w, https:\/\/happyoodles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Is-pet-INsurance-worth-the-cost-pin-2-186x300.png.webp 186w\" data-svg=\"1\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><strong>Not sure if pet insurance is worth the cost of the plan?  Read  <a href=\"https:\/\/happyoodles.com\/2019\/02\/is-pet-insurance-worth-the-cost\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Is Pet Insurance worth it? (opens in a new tab)\">Is Pet Insurance worth it?<\/a>  to find out more.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2.  Not Doing Adequate Research<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Too often people will pick the first pet insurance plan they come across thinking that all the plans are the same.&nbsp; They may look alike on the surface, but once you start researching what is covered and how claims are paid you will find that there are good plans and bad plans.&nbsp;&nbsp; Make sure you do your research and avoid buying a bad plan.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Not Reading the Policy<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"289\" src=\"https:\/\/happyoodles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/white-poodle-with-glasses-small-e1550086462253.png\" alt=\"Pet Insurance Mistakes\" class=\"wp-image-1661\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"289\" src=\"https:\/\/happyoodles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/white-poodle-with-glasses-small-e1550086462253.png.webp\" alt=\"Pet Insurance Mistakes\" class=\"wp-image-1661 lazyload\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/happyoodles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/white-poodle-with-glasses-small-e1550086462253.png\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-2\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Never buy a plan without completely reading and understanding the policy first. Finding the company&rsquo;s policy document on the plan&rsquo;s website can be difficult. It is often buried within the website and tend to reside in different locations for each insurer. If you can&rsquo;t find the policy on the company&rsquo;s website, talk to a customer service representative. Ask them to email you a sample policy document. If you have any concerns or don&rsquo;t fully understand what is written, ask questions.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Not Asking Questions<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>This is another one of the most common pet insurance buying mistakes people make. Why?  Because most pet insurance companies offer you the convenience of enrolling online.&nbsp; The issue with this is that you may not truly know what you are buying before you click the enroll button. The slick marketing you see on pet insurance websites often lull you into thinking you know all you need to know.&nbsp; This may not be the case. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even if an insurance company offers a discount for enrolling online, you are still better off talking with an agent and asking lots of questions about how the policy works before committing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When speaking with the agent, try to get everything in writing and take your own notes.  Make sure to write down the name of the person you spoke with, the date and time of the call.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember you can always go back and enroll online later. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide has-background has-very-light-gray-background-color\" style=\"grid-template-columns:18% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/happyoodles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Pet-Insurance-8-things-to-know-683x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3998 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/happyoodles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Pet-Insurance-8-things-to-know-683x1024.png 683w, https:\/\/happyoodles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Pet-Insurance-8-things-to-know-200x300.png 200w, https:\/\/happyoodles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Pet-Insurance-8-things-to-know.png 735w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/happyoodles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Pet-Insurance-8-things-to-know-683x1024.png.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3998 size-full lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/happyoodles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Pet-Insurance-8-things-to-know-683x1024.png.webp 683w, https:\/\/happyoodles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Pet-Insurance-8-things-to-know-200x300.png.webp 200w, https:\/\/happyoodles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Pet-Insurance-8-things-to-know.png.webp 735w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/happyoodles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Pet-Insurance-8-things-to-know.png\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-3\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>Looking for Pet Insurance? With so many Pet Insurance plans, it is hard to decide which plan is the best.Here are<a href=\"https:\/\/happyoodles.com\/looking-for-pet-insurance\/\"> 8 things <\/a>you should know before you buy <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. Not Understanding the Exclusions Under the Plan. &nbsp;<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Make sure you understand what is and is not covered in the core policy. Thoroughly read the exclusions clause. There may be surprises. The exclusion clause is sometimes a separate document from the policy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also many pet insurance companies will offer riders (plans that cover items not included in the core policy for an additional cost). You may be able to get a rider for anything from wellness care to holistic care to cancer care.  Unless you read the exclusion clause you may not realize you need a rider. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>6. Not Understanding Why, When and How Much Rates Change<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Rate increases are probably the number one reason people are dis-satisfied with their pet insurance plans. Some companies increase premiums or limit coverage as your pet ages or if you file claims. Other companies&rsquo; rates adjust annually due to broader factors such as the cost and usage of vet care in your area or actuarial data based on your pet&rsquo;s breed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most, if not all plans will increase the cost over the lifetime of the plan, but make sure you understand why, when and how much your rates will increase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>7. Trying to Get Insurance When a Pet is Already Sick.<\/strong> <\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/happyoodles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Oliver-Pima-Aminal-Care-Center-PF-Feb-2019-small-e1550091653860.png\" alt=\"Common Pet Insurance Buying Mistakes\" class=\"wp-image-1663\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/happyoodles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Oliver-Pima-Aminal-Care-Center-PF-Feb-2019-small-e1550091653860.png.webp\" alt=\"Common Pet Insurance Buying Mistakes\" class=\"wp-image-1663 lazyload\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/happyoodles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Oliver-Pima-Aminal-Care-Center-PF-Feb-2019-small-e1550091885168.png\" width=\"250\" height=\"167\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-4\" loading=\"lazy\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Pet insurers want you to sign up for pet insurance while your pet is healthy so that your premiums will cover any future costs.&nbsp;&nbsp; Not only will they not pay for a current sickness or accident, they will not pay claims on a condition that started prior to insuring your pet.&nbsp; This includes conditions that you may not even know about prior to starting coverage.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide has-background has-very-light-gray-background-color\" style=\"grid-template-columns:19% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"598\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/happyoodles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/image-12.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3081 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/happyoodles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/image-12.png 598w, https:\/\/happyoodles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/image-12-199x300.png 199w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 598px) 100vw, 598px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"598\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/happyoodles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/image-12.png.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3081 size-full lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/happyoodles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/image-12.png.webp 598w, https:\/\/happyoodles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/image-12-199x300.png.webp 199w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 598px) 100vw, 598px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/happyoodles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/image-12.png\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-5\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><strong>Pet insurance can be expensive- Would you like to save a little money? Here are <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/happyoodles.com\/5-ways-to-get-a-discount-on-pet-insurance\/\"><strong>5 ways to get a discount on Pet Insurance <\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>8. Not Understanding Pre-existing Conditions <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>This is probably the least understood clause in all pet insurance plans.&nbsp; This is due to the fact that it is not clearly stated and that it is handled differently by pet insurance plans.&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All plans have pre-existing condition clauses due to adverse selection.&nbsp; Adverse selection is when a pet owner purchases coverage knowing their pet already has a health problem. However some plans abuse the pre-existing condition clause. They either deny claims for conditions that carry over from one plan year to the next even though the pet has been continuously covered or by claiming the condition started prior to the plan&rsquo;s start date. &nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>9. Picking the Lowest Premium<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The last of the pet insurance buying mistakes on our list is picking the lowest premium.  You need to be very careful when picking the lowest premium.&nbsp;&nbsp; Low pricing is sometimes used to lure buyers into purchasing a plan that does not pay out well or is filled with exclusion clauses.  Having a low cost plan does not help you in the long run if they deny all your claims.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Resources: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/id\/43916934\/ns\/business-consumer_news\/t\/pet-insurance-good-deal-or-rip\/#.Xaid_uhKiUk\">Pet Insurance: A Good Deal? 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