So you’ve signed up for Fetch Pet Insurance. That’s just a first step in a series of smart decisions to ensure your pet’s health is always taken care of. Now there’s a waiting period, of up to 15 days, before you can submit claims for some conditions.
Unsure of what a waiting period is? It’s a standard practice amongst most pet insurance companies — here’s what you need to know.
The waiting period starts on the effective date of your pet’s policy — during this time, some of your coverage hasn’t kicked in yet. Here are some important things to consider about the waiting period, including:
Once the waiting period is over, we’ll cover up to 90% of your cat or dog’s medical expenses. And we’re the most comprehensive pet insurance provider, meaning we’ll pay you back for several health instances. Here’s some of what we cover:
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If your waiting period is over and you need a little refresher on how pet insurance works, feel confident knowing that with Fetch, it’s straightforward. Here’s how to get paid back:
Step one: Visit any licensed vet in the U.S. or Canada.
Step two: Submit a claim on our app or website by taking a photo of your vet documents. We’ll handle it from there.
Step three: Get paid back for your covered claims! You can receive up to 90% of your vet expenses back and get paid back quicker if you use direct deposit.
We understand wanting to cover your pet’s medical expenses as soon as possible. That’s why it’s a good idea to sign up for pet insurance while your pet is young or right after you first welcome them home.
The Dig, Fetch Pet Insurance's expert-backed editorial, answers all of the questions you forget to ask your vet or are too embarrassed to ask at the dog park. We help make sure you and your best friend have more good days, but we’re there on bad days, too.
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