Pet insurance can help manage health costs for your pets. This can help make health care for your dog or cat more affordable and give you extra quality time with your four-legged family members. The GEICO Insurance Agency can help you get comprehensive pet insurance coverage for your dogs and cats.

Is it a legal requirement to insure your dog?

Is pet insurance a legal requirement? While, since 2016, it’s been a legal requirement to have your dog microchipped, there’s no law to say you must have pet insurance for your dog, cat, or any other kind of pet. It’s entirely your decision whether to take out a policy.

What age can you insure your dog?

There isn’t an age limit for pet insurance, provided your pet is insured and you pay your premium. But, typically you need to start insurance for your dog or cat between a minimum age, which is usually 8 weeks old, and a maximum age.

Can you claim on pet insurance straight away?

How soon can I claim on pet insurance? As you can see from our list of waiting periods, you will usually have to wait around 14 days before you can claim on a pet insurance policy for an illness. For any accidents, this waiting period tends to be shorter. Some companies may cover you for accidents after 48 hours.

What kind of insurance do I need for my Dog?

If you are looking for a pet insurance for your dog that will pay your veterinarian directly, you’ll want to consider Trupanion. With most pet insurance companies, you will need to pay your veterinarian at the time of service, then submit the bill for reimbursement.

Do you have to pay for pet insurance when you see the vet?

With most pet insurance companies, you will need to pay your veterinarian at the time of service, then submit the bill for reimbursement. With Trupanion, if you choose to see a vet who participates in their direct-pay program, you will not have to pay the portion that the insurance policy will cover.

What does pet insurance do if your dog goes missing?

Most pet insurance cover contributes to costs of putting up posters and paying a reward if your pet goes missing. If you have a dog, your pet insurance policy should pay out if your dog injures someone or damages their property. This covers legal costs, expenses and the claimant’s expenses.

Why is it important to have pet insurance?

If your pet comes down with an illness, or if your vet discovers something amiss at a regular checkup, you can expect your vet bills to go up substantially. The biggest costs come from unexpected emergencies and surgeries – which is where pet insurance can be a literal lifesaver.