Spot Review

Coverage

Spot offers insurance coverage for cats and dogs. As cat coverage and dog coverage are nearly identical, we’ll describe their features concurrently.

Here’s what Spot covers:

• • Accidents: Injuries and emergencies such as cuts, bites, and broken bones
  • Illnesses: Major and minor sicknesses including digestive problems, cancer, and hyperthyroidism
  • Hereditary Conditions: Inheritable conditions that are not considered pre-existing conditions, such as heart disease, hip dysplasia, and eye disorders
  • Behavioral Issues: Diagnosis and treatment of maladaptive pet behaviors like scratching, fur biting, or excessive licking
  • Alternative Therapies: Treatments such as acupuncture, physiotherapy, and chiropractic care
  • Chronic Conditions: Incurable treatments that are not considered pre-existing conditions such as cancer and diabetes

Preventative Care Add-On

Customers can opt-in to Spot’s Preventative Care Add-On. Designed to prevent illness and injury before it begins, this add-on requires customers to pay an extra fee.

• • Preventative Care: Illness or injury avoidance such as dental cleanings, wellness exams, or deworming

Perks and Benefits

To distance itself from the competition, Spot offers unique perks and features. Here’s what you can expect as a Spot customer:

• • 30-Day Money-Back Guarantee: Test out Spot. If it’s not right for you and your furry friends, you get your money back.
  • Microchipping: Never lose sight of your pet. Dog and cat coverage includes the implementation of a microchip.
  • Therapeutic Diet:If your vet recommends a specific diet to help get your pet’s health in check, Spot will fit the bill.
  • Preventative Care Option: Stop complications in their tracks. For an extra fee, Spot customers can cover care options designed to prevent illness or injury.

Coverage Limitations

Spot pet insurance coverage is limited by certain scenarios. Learn about a few key limitations, below:

• • Pre-Existing Conditions: As a general rule, pet insurance companies cannot provide coverage for pre-existing conditions. Spot defines a pre-existing condition as a health problem that occurs before coverage is effective or during a waiting period. Luckily for some plan holders, Spot does not consider a condition to be pre-existing if the pet has been cured of the condition and without treatment for it or symptoms of it for 180 days, with the exception of knee and ligament conditions.
  • Waiting Period: Spot has a 14-day waiting period before its coverage officially begins. If your pet was to suffer from a medical problem during the waiting period, the medical problem would be labeled as a pre-existing condition and not be eligible for coverage.
  • Pet Age: Animals must be 8 weeks or older to be considered for Spot pet insurance.
  • Miscellaneous: Insurance contracts tend to include additional limitations that may inhibit your pet’s coverage. Be sure to read your contract carefully before signing.

How to File a Claim

Spot customers can file a claim via an online member portal, app, mail, or fax.

After paying a vet bill, customers submit their claim to be reimbursed by Spot based on the parameters of coverage.

How to Sign Up for Coverage

Start by following our link to Spot’s website to apply special promotions and deals to your policy.

From Spot’s home page, click the “Free Quote!” button at the top right of the page to get started.

The Bottom Line

Spot offers the comprehensive coverage that every pet needs. With multiple facets of coverage, add-on protection for preventative treatments, and a 30-day money-back guarantee, there’s every reason to give Spot a shot.