Key Differences
Trupanion’s reimbursement rate and annual limit are fixed, and Fetch‘s are configurable.
Fetch has shorter accident and illness waiting periods than Trupanion.
Trupanion offers Direct Vet Pay.
Pet Insurance Coverage Comparison
Here’s a more detailed look into the pet insurance plans Fetch and Trupanion offer.
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Price: |
Get a Quote | Get a Quote |
Overall Rating: |
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Total Reviews: |
27,254 |
9,507 |
Deductible: |
$300, $500, $700 |
$0 to $1000 |
Reimbursement: |
70%, 80%, or 90% |
90% |
Annual Limit: |
$5,000 to Unlimited |
Unlimited |
Company Profile: |
View Profile | View Profile |
Accident Waiting Period: |
0 days |
5 days |
Illness Waiting Period: |
Up to 15 days |
30 days |
Wellness Waiting Period: |
0 days |
N/A |
Orthopedic Waiting Period: |
6 months* |
30 days |
Accidents: |
Included |
Included |
Illnesses: |
Included |
Included |
Wellness: |
Optional |
Excluded |
Dental Coverage: |
Included |
Included |
Exam Fee Coverage: |
Yes |
No |
Direct Vet Pay: |
No |
Yes |
Claims Expiration: |
Within 90 days of treatment |
Within 90 days of treatment |
Claims Submission App: |
Yes |
No |
Fetch Accident and Illness Coverage
Fetch offers accident and illness coverage for dogs and cats. You can customize this configuration to fit your needs and budget.
Deductible Options
$300, $500, $700
Reimbursement Options
70%, 80%, or 90%
Annual Limit Options
Fetch offers a wide variety of annual coverage and deductible choices. They give customers additional flexibility by offering a one-on-one call to their customer care team to provide the best options, including a range of $5,000 to unlimited annual coverage.
What's Covered
Accidents
Acupuncture, Chiropractic Care, and Physical Therapy
Aggression and Separation Anxiety
Allergies
Breed-Specific Issues
Cancer Coverage
Congenital Conditions
Dental Illnesses
Diabetes and Insulin
Emergency Vet Visits and Hospital Stays
Hereditary Conditions
Illnesses
Online, In-Home, and Office Vet Visits
Prescription Medications and Supplements
Sick-Visit Exam Fees
Specialists
Surgery
X-rays, CT scans, Ultrasounds, Blood and Lab Tests
Optional Fetch Wellness Add-On
Fetch also offers an optional routine care add-on for its main insurance product. You can choose from three levels of wellness coverage: Essentials, Advantage, and Prime. Each level has varying allowances and caps for covered items.
Essentials
Has an annual coverage amount of $315 and includes:
Annual exam
Canine Bordetella / Feline FELV vaccines
Canine DHLPP / Feline FVRCP vaccines
Canine Rabies / Feline Rabies vaccines
Canine Lyme / Feline FIP vaccines
Heartworm, flea, and tick prevention
Heartworm tests
Dental cleaning
Spaying or neutering
Blood test
Urinalysis
Fecal test
Advantage
Has an annual coverage amount of $520. Includes everything that is covered in Essentials, plus:
Microchipping
Anal gland expression
Prime
Has an annual coverage amount of $735. Includes everything that is covered in Advantage, plus:
Behavioral exam
Health certificate
Activity monitor
Trupanion Accident and Illness Coverage
Trupanion offers an accident and illness plan. While the annual limit and reimbursement rate are fixed, your deductible is configurable. Trupanion does not offer an optional wellness coverage add-on to supplement its pet insurance plan.
Deductible Options
$0 to $1000
Reimbursement Options
90%
Annual Limit Options
Unlimited
What's Covered
Accidents
Cancer Coverage
Chronic Conditions
Congenital Conditions
Diagnostic Treatment
Emergency Care
Hereditary Conditions
Illnesses
Prescription Medications
Prosthetic Devices and Wheelchairs
Surgery
Optional Coverage Add-Ons
Trupanion offers additional coverage you can choose to opt-in for added coverage to your base pet insurance plan.
Recovery And Complementary Care Optional Add-On
If you would like to add more support for covering non-clinical procedures, select this add-on.
Acupuncture
Behavioral modification
Chiropractic
Homeopathy
Hydrotherapy
Naturopathy
Physical therapy
Rehabilitative therapy
Pet Owner Assistance Optional Add-On
If you would like to add more support for covering services and unexpected events outside of the veterinary office, select this add-on.
Advertising and reward
Boarding fees in the event you are hospitalized
Liability coverage for third-party property damage
Cremation or burial for deaths due to accident
Holiday vacation cancellation costs
Pet Insurance Claims Comparison
The claims process can vary across pet insurance companies. Here’s a look at how claims work for Fetch and Trupanion.
Fetch Claims Details
Fetch Pet Insurance has an app you can use to submit your claims directly. Alternatively, you can also mail or email your claim form with invoice(s) within 90 days of treatment.
Direct deposit option for receiving reimbursements
Convenient claim submission with the Fetch Pet Insurance app
Approved claims are paid back in as little as two days
Trupanion Claims Details
Trupanion offers Vet Direct Pay which means they can pay vet bills at checkout wherever it is accepted instead of you having to file a claim. In the case that you do have to file a traditional claim, you can submit them via fax, mail, or email with invoice(s) within 90 days of treatment.
Direct deposit option for receiving reimbursements
Convenient claim submission online
Offers direct vet pay at checkout
Our Fetch vs. Trupanion Review
Fetch and Trupanion offer comprehensive coverage for accidents, illnesses, and various health issues like cancer and breed-specific conditions. Fetch offers an optional wellness coverage add-on, but Trupanion does not. You can configure the deductible of Trupanion’s plan, but the maximum annual limit and reimbursement rate are fixed. Fetch offers multiple reimbursement, deductible, and annual limit options to choose from. Overall, both insurers offer competitive rates. The best way to understand which company has the best plan for your pet is by comparing quotes from both companies.
