General Piggy pet insurance

[4boipigs]

Curious if anyone has pet insurance for their pigs. My new job has pet insurance benefits, so I signed up my 4 boars for a very nice price. AFAIK, Nationwide is the only one that insures exotics in the USA. I think it's only illness coverage, which is what I was looking as wellness checks will only be yearly and it isn't like they need vaccines or anything.

The coverage is a $250 deductible, reimbursement up to $7500. I'm not too entirely sure what percentage they pay back (70% to 90%??). That is per pet, so while I would have to pay the deductible per pig, I would be able to get reimbursed up to $7500 per pig.

Of course I don't want to have to use it, but given my expensive history with my past pigs, this will be a decent investment.

 

[Guinea Pig Papa]

Such a fantastic idea. I have been looking for pet insurance like this for my boys here in Canada and it doesn't exist. While I have no problem spending the money on my boys, it would be so nice to know that the coverage would be there if times had gotten a little tough.

Just curious what the monthly premiums are? And any of you in the U.S. that can get this type of insurance for your pigs, I would wholeheartedly encourage doing so.

 

[4boipigs]

The prices for me are very discounted. According to my agreement, the original price is $60 but for me it's $8. All 4 are around $30.

 

[Guinea Pig Papa]

Even for $60 a month per pig it would be worth it. Just an examination alone would be more than that, and at a monthly rate you'd never even miss it.

 

[4boipigs]

At my old job, that $60 a month definitely wasn't something I could spare, let alone for all 4 guinea pigs. I have a nice credit card bill from Chico and Amigo. I'm hoping my new job will allow me to save up plenty of a vet fund.

 

[Petman2828]

Piggy pet insurance typically covers a range of veterinary expenses related to accidents, illnesses, and treatments for your pet pig. This can include medical exams, medications, surgeries, hospitalization, and other necessary medical procedures.