Pet Plan Jacked Their Prices...

[Jennifer and Jack]

I was just doing some online banking and noticed Pet Plan is helping themselves to almost $50.00 a month for just Jack's health care... That is really high for me and they didn't even send me a notice saying the prices were going up.

Of course I can't drop them but I may have to go down from Gold to Silver either that or drop some other house hold bill somehow...

He is only four and half..... what the heck?  I can't go with anyone else because of his cortisol issue and I wouldn't drop his insurance no matter what I had to do.

Anyone else get a recent hike?

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Christine recently posted a discussion on this: http://www.doodlekisses.com/forum/topics/petplan-rates-are-outrageo...

[Christine & Camus]

Jennifer,  Camus is not yet 4 and I have the Petplan silver plan with a $200 deductible (per incident) and pay ~ $28 per month.  I went online and did not find anything cheaper.  I spoke with a rep and she told me the same thing they said last year; plan is based on age, location (zip code), and vet prices.  I've decided to stay with Petplan for now. If prices continue going up I'll have to raise the deductible and only count on the insurance for major issues.  You would save money by going to the sliver plan.

[Jennifer and Jack]

Thanks Karen I missed that discussion......Christine.....I don't know what to do...I always get the premium back because when I am in the hospital they pay up to $500.00 each year per pet for someone to take care of them.....

I think you still get that with the silver plan as well.....the thing is $200.00 deductible is steep for me and most normal issues I submit for Jck are around $100.00 for ear infections and stuff like that....but man I am grateful the dogs are insured but that is a lot to swallow.....our deductible right now is the lowest one....I may need to up it.... $28.00 a month is what we started out with when Jack was a puppy..

Molly's went up to to $35.00 she is two.... I know it's worth it...I just have to redo my budget or possibly downsize my plan somewhat.

[Christine & Camus]

I decided that to keep the insurance, because if something serious happened at least I know Camus is covered. 

[Jennifer and Jack]

I will never drop it ever...I just have to redo my budget and find more room...I can do it...where there is a will there is a way...most of the time...

[Laurie, Fudge, and Vern]

I have been keeping track of our premiums since 2009. Here is my discussion.

http://www.doodlekisses.com/forum/topics/question-about-rising-pet-...

[Christine & Camus]

Laurie, What is the 15% discount for?

[Laurie, Fudge, and Vern]

Hmmmmm.....good question. Because I look good in a bikini...no, that wasn't it. I think it was because of multiple dogs and also, if I remember correctly, you get a discount if you tell them you are a member of DoodleKisses.

I just found this on their website:

• Getting a discount on your dog insurance is as easy as enrolling online. Literally.

At Petplan, we’re committed to helping you cut your costs, without ever compromising your pet’s health insurance coverage. That’s why we offer a variety of money-saving discounts^* which can be combined, up to a maximum of 15% (20% for veterinary professionals), ensuring you get the best value for your pet insurance policy.
 
Online Discount: 5%
Get an automatic 5% discount on your dog’s health insurance just for enrolling online.

Multiple Pet Discount: 10%

More than one pet? Insure your entire four-legged family (cats included!) with Petplan and you’ll get a 10% discount for each pet you enroll after the first one.

Medical Services Pet Discount: 10%

In appreciation of the noble work they perform, Petplan offers a 10% discount for medical services dogs.  



Veterans and Serving Military Discount: 10%
In recognition of the invaluable service they provide, Petplan offers a 10% discount for any serving or retired member of the Armed Forces. Please call 1-866-467-3875 and one of our Sales Team will be delighted to apply your discount to your pet insurance policy premium.

Veterinary Professionals Discount: 15% 

Next to our pets of course, veterinary professionals (staff and student) are our heroes, which is why we offer a 15% discount to veterinary professionals on all Petplan pet insurance policies. Learn more about our program for vets today!

Employee Benefit Plan Discount: 10% 

Pet insurance is the third most requested and fastest growing voluntary employee benefit^*.  And as America’s #1 rated^* pet insurance provider, it’s no surprise that Petplan is the pet insurance of choice for some of the nation’s best companies. Learn more about how your company’s employees can benefit from including Petplan as part of your Group Benefit Plan. 

Strategic Partner Discount: 5% 

Petplan offers a 5% discount to Strategic Partners of Petplan. If your organization is interested in becoming a Strategic Partner, please contact us at 1-866-467-3875.

[Christine & Camus]

Thanks Laurie,  If there is a bikini discount I would not qualify, but I am going to check on the enrolling online and Doodle Kisses discounts.

[Robin and Libby Louise]

Please post when you find out about the Doodle Kisses discount, one way or another.  Thx!

[GBK]

We have had no claims, and Buddy at 8yo and Kona at 6yo are both $28.50 each on the Silver with a $200.00 deductible.  Do they charge more when you claim more?  Just wondering....

[Diana Erhart]

What percentage do you have with them?  20? or 10? or 0?  Thanks.  Just comparing yours to mine.  I have 7 yo on the Bronze with $200 deductible and 10%.  I am thinking about changing to the silver.  Thanks!