Petplan Pet Insurance

Petplan expressly lists some illnesses and injuries as exclusions that are not covered by its pet insurance. Some of these exclusions for the classic and ultimate policies include:

• Any animal less than eight weeks old
• Anything defined as a pre-existing condition (this can vary between pets)
• The cost of elective procedures and treatments
• Dogs being used for guarding, track racing or coursing
• Any breeds banned by the Australian Government
• Any damage or illness caused by abuse or neglect

And much more. It’s important to read the Product Disclosure Statement to find any exclusions listed in a policy and to also consider what illnesses your pet may need coverage for. For more information about what’s not covered by some pet insurance policies, check out our list of 13 common pet insurance exclusions

Petplan expressly lists some illnesses and injuries as exclusions that are not covered by its pet insurance. Some of these exclusions for the classic and ultimate policies include:

• Any animal less than eight weeks old
• Anything defined as a pre-existing condition (this can vary between pets)
• The cost of elective procedures and treatments
• Dogs being used for guarding, track racing or coursing
• Any breeds banned by the Australian Government
• Any damage or illness caused by abuse or neglect

And much more. It’s important to read the Product Disclosure Statement to find any exclusions listed in a policy and to also consider what illnesses your pet may need coverage for. For more information about what’s not covered by some pet insurance policies, check out our list of 13 common pet insurance exclusions

Petplan has an age limit between eight weeks and nine years for all types of pet insurance. You can find more details about this in the Product Disclosure Statement. It’s important to check with your chosen provider to see if they have an age limit on their policies – older pets tend to be more expensive to cover as they are much more likely to suffer from illness or injury than younger pets.

Alternatively, you can look for a policy that offers lifetime renewal, which means your provider won’t cancel your policy due to an ageing pet, as long as you continue to meet your requirements as a customer.

You only need to provide a medical history of your pet if it is your first time making a claim.

Yes, Petplan allows you to choose between any licensed vet in Australia.

Yes. The maximum annual benefit limit and claim terms and conditions for Petplan’s policies are as follows:

• Essential: up to $7,000 for both dogs and cats
• Classic 1: $10,000 for dogs and $9,000 for cats
• Classic 2: $15,000 for dogs and $10,000 for cats
• Ultimate: $20,000 for dogs, $15,000 for cats

The details of these benefit limits are outlined in the Product Disclosure Statement. Find out more about pet insurance benefit limits and how much you can claim here.

Petplan allows you to receive a reimbursement of 100% of your vet costs, as long as that injury or illness is covered by your insurance policy.

You can purchase a Petplan pet insurance policy by comparing your options first with Canstar then by generating a quote online. All you have to do to get a quote is enter a few details about your pet – how old they are, what breed, whether they’re desexed or not and so forth.

If you need help applying, call Petplan on 1300 738 225.

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You can lodge a claim with Petplan easily – simply download a claims form and email it. When making a claim, ensure that you provide a receipt from your last vet visit and any notes the vet may have provided. If its your first time claiming, you’ll also need to attach a full veterinary history of your animal.

Your Petplan pet insurance policy will automatically renew if you choose not to alter or cancel it after receiving your renewal notice. If you’re not sure whether to renew or switch, here’s our guide to renewing your pet insurance policy.

Make sure you compare pet insurance policies before simply renewing the same policy, so that you continue to get outstanding value insurance at the right price:

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Petplan is a UK based pet insurance company that has outlets in Europe, Asia and the Americas. It claims to be the largest pet insurance provider in the world, as well as the most experienced.

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