Enroll your pet(s) in coverage
Visit any vet, anywhere
Submit your claim
Get reimbursed for eligible expenses
Who is the provider?
Nationwide®
Nationwide was the first company to recognize the importance of pets as valuable family members with medical care needs when they introduced pet insurance in 1982. Today, they are America’s #1 pet insurer.4
Who in my family can use this program?
How much does this coverage cost?
What if my employment status changes?
Are there other benefits included with this plan?
Every My Pet Protection policy includes these additional benefits to maximize your value:
When would my coverage start?
Applications approved between the 1st and the 15th of the month become effective on the 1st of the following month. Applications approved from the 16th through the end of the month become effective on the 1st of not the following month, but the month thereafter.
Example:
How do I file a claim? How does my veterinarian receive payment?
It’s easy. Simply pay your vet bill and then send Nationwide a claim for reimbursement via mail, email or online.
Please allow 48 hours from the time you submit your claim for it to appear online.
What if my pet currently has an illness?
Can my coverage be canceled because of how many claims I make or how old my pet gets?
Do I need to provide my pet’s medical records to get this coverage?
Legal Disclaimers
1Existing members can enroll in My Pet Protection® with Wellness500 during their respective renewal period only. Products and discounts not available to all persons in all states.
2Guaranteed issuance means any new pets enrolling into a My Pet Protection plan are eligible for enrollment regardless of health status. Guaranteed issuance does not mean guaranteed coverage since certain exclusions could apply.
3These are examples of general coverage; please review plan document for specific coverages. Some exclusions may apply. Certain coverages may be subject to pre-existing conditions, see policy documents for a complete list of exclusions.
4State of the Industry Report 2022, North American Pet Health Insurance Association.
Products underwritten by Veterinary Pet Insurance Company (CA), Columbus, OH; National Casualty Company (all other states), Columbus, OH. Agency of Record: DVM Insurance Agency. All are subsidiaries of Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company. Subject to underwriting guidelines, review and approval. Products and discounts not available to all persons in all states. Insurance terms, definitions and explanations are intended for informational purposes only and do not in any way replace or modify the definitions and information contained in individual insurance contracts, policies or declaration pages, which are controlling. Nationwide, the Nationwide N and Eagle, Nationwide is on your side, VetHelpline® and Nationwide PetRxExpress℠ are service marks of Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company. Third party marks are the property of their respective owners. ©2024 Nationwide
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