Hartville Group Introduces New Pet Insurance Plans
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The new plans were unveiled at the 2012
Hartville has been offering pet insurance in the US since 1997 through its agency, and it is a strategic partner for pet insurance with the ASPCA (
"As one of the oldest and largest pet insurance providers in the US, we're in a unique position to help pet parents and veterinarians alike give pets the best care possible," said Hartville CEO
-90 percent reimbursement of usual and customary covered charges from customers' actual veterinary bill--up from 80 percent;
-New coverage for hereditary and congenital conditions on two levels;
-Higher per-incident limits--up to twice as much--with no limit to the number of accidents and illnesses covered in a year;
-Extra coverage for chronic conditions, like diabetes and allergies, that comes with each level if a pet is eligible;
-New coverage for alternative therapies, like acupuncture, as well as behavioral conditions, such as separation anxiety, on two levels;
-Improved wellness care options for a low extra cost on two levels; and
-Additional annual deductible and co-insurance options for customers to customize their premiums.
"We designed our new plans very carefully to keep in step with advancements in veterinary care and to give customers a range of coverage choices," Rushovich said. "At the same time, we paid close attention to cost. After all, a pet insurance plan can only help pet parents if they can afford it. The new plans in the
As with Hartville's previous plans, customers can visit any licensed veterinarian in the US or
"Our pet insurance was designed along with the ASPCA to help pet parents afford quality veterinary care so their pets can live longer, healthier lives, and I'm excited to talk to my fellow veterinarians here at NAVC about all the benefits of the new plans," said Dr.
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