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Security team. Workout partner. Best friend for life. Help give them lifelong protection with MetLife Pet Insurance. With MetLife Pet Insurance, Help protect your pet from costly vet bills you can get: More than ever, pets play such a huge role in our lives. We want to • Flexible insurance plans do everything to keep them safe and healthy. Help make sure your • Freedom to visit any U.S. furry family members are protected against unplanned vet veterinarian and be reimbursed up expenses for covered accidents or illnesses with MetLife Pet to 90%2 of the cost of services Insurance. • Optional Preventive Care Visits to the vet can be unpredictable. According to 2022 Pet coverage3 Parent Pulse Poll Findings, most pet parents are facing rising care • 24/7 access to Telehealth costs to keep their pets happy and healthy, with 54% of owners Concierge Services for immediate worried about being able to care for their pets in the future with assistance economic uncertainties. • Discounts up to 30%4 and A small monthly payment can help you prepare for those additional offers on pet care, where unexpected vet expenses down the road. available • Coverage of previously covered How it works: pre-existing conditions when Hypothetical savings example when visiting a licensed switching providers veterinarian, specialist or emergency clinic in the U.S. Bella, a two-year-old mixed-breed dog, needed emergency surgery after swallowing some small rocks. Bella pulled through, but not until incurring an emergency vet bill of $2,560. Since I had MetLife Pet Insurance, I was reimbursed for 90% of the bill after the deductible was met. Thanks to my smart decision to enroll, I saved $2,304 in out-of-pocket vet expenses.1 $2,560 Emergency vet bill $2,304 Insurance reimbursement amount $256 My out-of-pocket costs To enroll in these benefits, visit metlifepetinsurance.com/UPH or call 1-800-GET-MET8.
Know what your plan covers… MetLife Pet Insurance helps cover the costs of vet visits, accidents, illness and more. Get regular check-ups to help protect your pet Be better prepared for unexpected accidents Help cover the costs of unplanned illness Your benefit in action Take advantage of how simple it is to get – and use – MetLife Pet Insurance: Select and enroll in the Take your pet to the vet and Send the bill and your claim to coverage that’s right for you pay the bill; manage your us and receive reimbursement2 and your pet, and download pet’s health and wellness by check or direct deposit if the our mobile app. using the app. claim expense is covered under the policy. To enroll in these benefits, visit metlifepetinsurance.com/UPH or call 1-800-GET-MET8.
MetLife Pet Insurance can help take the worry out of covering the cost of unexpected pet care. Product Pet Insurance can help reimburse you for covered vet visits, accidents, illness and more. overview Plus, it can help keep your pet safe and healthy with optional Preventive Care Coverage. Why • Pet parents are spending more than $4,500 annually on pet care, according to 2021 needed Pet Wellness Month Survey Data • A small monthly payment can help plan for these expenses Flexible Choose the plan that works for you and your pet. Options include: coverage • Levels of coverage from $500–unlimited5 • $0–$2,500 deductible options6 • Reimbursement percentages from 50%–90%2 What is • accidental injuries • medications Covered • illnesses • ultrasounds • exam fees • hospital stays • surgeries • X-rays and diagnostic tests Coverage • hip dysplasia • alternative therapies also • hereditary conditions • holistic care includes • congenital conditions • and much more • chronic conditions Additional • Take your pet to any licensed veterinarian, specialist or emergency clinic in the U.S. value • If you’re claim-free in a policy year, we’ll automatically decrease your deductible by $25 or $507 • Group discounts are available8 Hypothetical savings example when visiting a licensed veterinarian, specialist or emergency clinic in the U.S.1 Claim Details Amount Total vet bill (including exam, bloodwork, X-rays and hospitalization) $1,278.00 2 Insurance reimbursement percentage 90% Out-of-pocket cost (including $100 deductible) $227.80 Savings $1,050.20 To enroll in these benefits, visit metlifepetinsurance.com/UPH or call 1-800-GET-MET8.
Frequently Asked Questions What is Pet Insurance? A. Similar to how other types of insurance work, such as health insurance for you and your family, pet insurance is coverage for dogs and cats that can help you be prepared for unexpected vet costs and also things like routine care. Can I still use my vet? A. Yes, you can visit any U.S. licensed veterinarian, emergency clinic or specialist, and you and your veterinarian of choice can determine the best treatment plan and medical course of action for your pet. What does it not cover? A. Pre-existing conditions may not be covered — to learn more about what’s not covered, visit metlifepetinsurance.com/coverage-exclusions. When does coverage start? A. MetLife Pet Insurance provides among the shortest wait periods for accident and illness coverage.9 Accident coverage and optional Preventive Care coverage begin on the effective date of your policy. Illness coverage begins 14 days later. How much will it cost? A. Each pet’s premium will be unique based on the age, breed, location, as well as what coverage 10 8 amount you select. Group discounts are available, and if you go claim-free in a policy year, we’ll 7 automatically decrease your deductible by $25 or $50. How does the MetLife Pet App work? A. With our MetLife Pet App, you can manage your pet insurance account from anywhere. Plus, we make it easy to: • Submit and track claims • Manage your pet’s health records • Talk to an expert with 24/7 Telehealth Concierge Services • Find nearby pet services How do I pay for my coverage? A. You can set up an automatic payment via credit card through the online portal or call center. ACH (electronic bank-to-bank payment) is available exclusively in our call center. 1 Illustrative purposes only. 2 Reimbursement options include: 70%, 80% and 90% and a 50% option for MetGen policies and a 65% option for IAIC policies only. Pet age restrictions may apply. 3 For IAIC policies, optional Preventive Care coverage is based on a Schedule of Benefits. For MetGen policies, optional Preventive Care coverage is included in the annual limit. 4 When using multiple discounts, discounts cannot exceed 30%. Each discount may not be available in all states. Please contact MetLife Pet for further details. 5 Annual limit options range from $1,000 -$25,000 in $1,000 increments. There is also a $500 annual limit option for MetGenpolicies. Unlimited benefit option subject to availability. Pet age restrictions may apply. 6 Deductible options range include: $0 - $750 in $50 increments and $1,000, $1,250, $1,500, $2,000 and $2,500. 7 Your pet’s deductible automatically decreases by $25 (IAIC policies) or $50 (MetGen policies) each policy year that you don’treceive a claim reimbursement. May not be available in all states. 8 Discount is not available in MN or TN. This discount is only available to individuals who are eligible members or employees of an entity that has arranged for MetLife Pet to offer pet insurance. (IAIC policies, the discount is 10% for Groups > 1000 lives and 5% for Groups 51-999 lives. MetGen policies, this discount is 10% for Employer Groups and 5% for Associations). 9 Accident and optional Preventive Care coverage begins on midnight EST of the effective day of your policy is compared to a wait time of 2 to 15 days for many competitors; Illness coverage begins 14 days from the effective day of your policy compared to 14 to 30 days for many competitors. Based on a January 2023 review of publicly available summary information. Competitors did not furnish copies of their policies for review. If you have questions about a particular competitor's policy or coverage, please contact them or their representative directly. 10 For IAIC policies, premium is also based upon pet gender. Coverage issued by Metropolitan General Insurance Company (“MetGen”), a Rhode Island insurance company, headquartered at 700 Quaker Lane, Warwick, RI 02886, and Independence American Insurance Company (“IAIC”), a Delaware insurance company, headquartered at 11333 N Scottsdale Rd, Ste 160, Scottsdale, AZ 85454. Coverage subject to restrictions, exclusions and limitations and application is subject to underwriting. See policy or contact MetLife Pet Insurance Solutions LLC (“MetLife Pet”) for details. MetLife Pet is the policy administrator. It may operate under an alternate or fictitious name in certain jurisdictions, including MetLife Pet Insurance Services LLC (New York and Minnesota) and MetLife Pet Insurance Solutions Agency LLC (Illinois). L0723033370[exp0525][All States][DC] © 2023 MetLife Services and Solutions, LLC, New York, NY 10166 —All Rights Reserved. © 2023 Peanuts Worldwide LLC