| Policy Term |
12 months |
| Effective Date |
The Effective Date will be listed on the Declarations
Page of your policy after you apply and are accepted. |
| Enrollment Age |
Trisura policies
Must be at least 7 weeks old. No upper age limits.
Accredited policies
Must be at least 8 weeks of age. Upper age limit is 14 years of age
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| Cancellation Policy |
Ask for a current copy of their insurance policy
so that you may review their cancellation policy |
| Waiting Period |
Trisura policies
3 days for injuries
14 days for illness
6 months for cruciate ligament events
Accredited policies
15 days for accidents and illness
**Waiting Periods can vary by state. See actual policy or contact Odie to confirm the waiting periods for your state.
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| Waiting Period for Cruciate Injury |
6 months for cruciate ligament events
**Waiting Periods can vary by state. See actual policy or contact Odie to confirm the waiting periods for your state. |
| Coverage When Travel Out of State or
Country? |
You may visit any licensed veterinarian in the US, Canada, and any region under US government control, such as territories or military installations/bases in foreign countries. |
| Can the Price of the Policy Increase as my Pet Ages? |
Yes, the policy premium can increase as your pet ages. The premium may also increase due to inflation or other reasons.
Contact Odie for more information on when and by how much your premium may increase. |
| Does Coverage Stop Due to Age? |
No |
| What Happens when the Policy Renews? |
Chronic conditions will continue to be covered each year as long as you do not go over your Maximum Payout.
(See 'Max Payout' section below)
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| Can the Price of the Policy Increase
if a Claim is Filed? |
No |
| Choice of Vet? |
You may visit any licensed veterinarian in the US, Canada, and any region under US government control, such as territories or military installations/bases in foreign countries. |
| Money Back Guarantee? |
There is a 30 day money back guarantee. They will refund your money in full as long as you have not filed a claim.
*May vary by state |
| Surcharge for Visiting a Specialist or Emergency
Clinic? |
No |
| Referral needed to Visit a Specialist? |
No |
| Pre-certification Required? |
No |
| Additional Requirements |
**See actual policy or contact Odie for
a complete list of the requirements you are expected to adhere to
in order to maintain coverage. |
| Pet Insurance Policy Available for Pre-Purchase
Review? |
Sample
policy available online
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| Species Covered |
Dogs and Cats |
Accident/Injury - Baseline Coverage |
Covers diagnostics and lab tests, surgery, treatments, hospitalization.
Trisura policies
Take Home Prescription Drug coverage and Exam Fee coverage require an extra add-ons purchase
NOTE - According to Trisura's sample policy, adding any supplement Add On at a later date will require that you cancel your current policy and have a new one reissued. This will result in any conditions you have under the old policy to not be covered in this reissued policy as they will be deemed pre-existing. This also applies to the Alternative Therapy add-ons as well.
Accredited policies
Exam fee and Prescription drugs are included
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Illness - Baseline Coverage |
Covers diagnostics and lab tests, surgery, treatments, hospitalization.
Trisura policies
Take home Prescription Drug coverage and Exam Fee coverage require an extra add-ons purchase
NOTE - According to Trisura's sample policy, adding any supplement Add On at a later date will require that you cancel your current policy and have a new one reissued. This will result in any conditions you have under the old policy to not be covered in this reissued policy as they will be deemed pre-existing. This also applies to the Alternative Therapy add-ons as well.
Accredited policies
Exam fee and Prescription drugs are included |
| Behavioral Therapy Coverage |
Trisura policies
According to their sample policy: Training and treatment of Behavioral Conditions are not covered, with the exception of consultations and prescription medications if you purchase their Exam Add-On and the Take Home Prescription Drug Add-On.
Accredited policies
Does not appear to be covered
**See actual policy or contact the company for a complete description of what types of Behavioral Therapy are covered |
| Alternative Therapy Coverage |
Trisura policies
Alternative Therapy Coverage is available through an add-on for an additional fee.
NOTE - According to Trisura's sample policy, adding any supplement Add On at a later date will require that you cancel your current policy and have a new one reissued. This will result in any conditions you have under the old policy to not be covered in this reissued policy as they will be deemed pre-existing. This also applies to the Exam Add-On and the Take Home Prescription Drug Add-On as well.
Accredited policies
Included in policy
**See actual policy or contact the company for a complete description of what types of Alternative Therapy are covered
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| Pre-existing Conditions Policy |
Pre-existing conditions are not covered.
**See actual policy or contact Odie for a complete description of their pre-existing conditions policy.
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| Hereditary & Congenital Conditions Coverage |
Trisura policies
Hereditary and congenital conditions are covered as long as they are not pre-existing and have not occurred during the waiting period.
These conditions are covered up to the Maximum Payout. (See 'Max Payout' section below)
Accredited policies
Hereditary and congenital conditions coverage is not mentioned
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| Continual Coverage for Chronic Conditions
|
[INCLUDED] Continual coverage for chronic conditions
is included with the policy.
Chronic conditions are covered up to the Maximum Payout.
(See 'Max Payout' section below) |
| Chronic Conditions Policy |
Chronic conditions are covered as long as they are not pre-existing and have not occurred during the waiting period.
Chronic conditions are covered up to the Maximum Payout.
(See 'Max Payout' section below)
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| Cancer Coverage |
[INCLUDED] Cancer conditions are covered as long as they are not pre-existing and have not occurred during the waiting period.
It is not clear if cancers due to hereditary conditions are covered by Accredited policies
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| Cancer Coverage Limits |
Cancer conditions are covered up to the Maximum Payout.
(See 'Max Payout' section below) |
| Hip Dysplasia |
Trisura policies
Hip Dysplasia is covered as long it is not pre-existing and has not occurred during the waiting period.
This condition is covered up to the Maximum Payout.
(See 'Max Payout' section below)
Accredited policies
Not clear
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| Prescription Drug Coverage |
Accredited policies
Prescription Drugs appear to be covered by the base policy
Trisura policies
Coverage for Take Home Prescription Drugs that are prescribed by a vet and administered at home requires an additional add-on.
Medications that are administered by a veterinarian in a clinic for an eligible condition ARE covered by the base policy.
Take Home Prescription medications that are NOT included in their formulary of covered medications are NOT covered.
NOTE - According to Trisura's sample policy, adding this supplement at a later date will require that you cancel your current policy and have a new one reissued. This will result in any conditions you have under the old policy to not be covered in this reissued policy as they will be deemed pre-existing. This also applies to the Exam and Alternative Therapy add-ons as well.
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| Pregnancy Coverage |
[NO]
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| Routine/Wellness Coverage |
[OPTIONAL]
Routine/Wellness Coverage is available for an additional fee.
**See actual policy or contact the company for a complete description of their Wellness Coverage |
| Vaccinations |
[OPTIONAL] - See Routine/Wellness Coverage above for details |
| Spay/Neuter |
Trisura policies
Included in Wellness Plan
Accredited policies
Does not appear to be included
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| Dental Care (Routine) |
[OPTIONAL] - See Routine/Wellness Coverage above for details |
| Dental Care (Illness/Accident) |
[LIMITED COVERAGE]
**See actual policy or contact the company for a full list of inclusions and exclusions. |
| Bilateral Conditions Policy |
Trisura policies
If a bilateral condition happens on one side before the policy starts or during the waiting period, that condition will not be covered if it happens on the other side. Even if it happens after the waiting period.
The way it is written in their sample policy it appears this applies to all bilateral conditions (e.g. eye problems, ear problems, knee problems, hip problems, etc)
Accredited policies
Future treatment of any injuries or conditions of a leg when cruciate ligament problems
to any other leg existed prior to the initial policy effective date have been identified,
regardless of whether or not the new signs or symptoms are related to such cruciate
ligament problems.
It is not clear if any other bilateral conditions apply
**Contact the company for a complete list of medical conditions that are considered bilateral for the purpose of exclusion and for a complete description of their Bilateral Conditions Policy. |
Coverage - Overview (please
read policy for full coverage details) |
What is covered depends on whether you have a Trisura policy or an Accredited policy.
**See actual policy or contact Odie for a full list
of inclusions, exclusions, limitations and conditions. |
What's not Covered - Overview
(partial listing, please read policy
for full details) |
- Pre-existing conditions
- Accidents and illnesses that occur during the waiting period
- Costs from breeding or pregnancy
...See policy for a complete listing |
| Reimbursement |
Trisura policies
Choose from 70%, 80%, 90%
May vary by state.
Accredited policies
Choose from 70% or 90%
May vary by state.
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| Deductible |
Trisura policies
Choose from $100 – $1,000
May vary by state.
Accredited policies
Choose from $250 or $500
May vary by state.
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| Flat Deductible vs % Deductible |
Flat |
| Deductible Per Incident vs Annual Deductible |
Annual Deductible |
| How is Reimbursement Determined |
See policies for details |
| Max Payout Annually |
Trisura policies
Choose from $10,000 – $40,000
May vary by state
According to Trisura's sample policy, increasing your Annual payout limit at a later date will require that you cancel your current policy and have a new one reissued. This will result in any conditions you have under the old policy to not be covered in this reissued policy as they will be deemed pre-existing.
Accredited policies
$10,000
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| Max Lifetime Payout |
This plan does not have a lifetime maximum payout. |
| Max Payout per Incident |
This plan does not have a maximum payout per incident |
| Max Payout Based on Body System |
This plan does not have a maximum payout based on body system
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| Client Reimbursed or Vet Paid Directly |
You pay the veterinarian and then you are reimbursed
after you file the claim. |