Can I use AKC Pet Insurance at any vet?
You can take your covered pet to any licensed veterinarian in the United States or Canada. The process is simple: Visit any licensed vet, specialist, or emergency clinic and pay your bill. File your claim with AKC Pet Insurance via mail, email, fax, or app.
- Pay Your Vet. Visit any licensed vet, specialist or emergency clinic and pay your bill.
- File a Claim. Submit via mail, email, fax, or app—whatever is easiest for you.
- Get Reimbursed. Eligible expenses are repaid by check or direct deposit into your bank account.
Yes. Policyholders can visit any licensed veterinarian in the United States or Canada. This includes specialists and emergency clinics, because AKC Pet Insurance understands that not all accidents, illnesses, and emergencies occur between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
The Defender add-on costs $15 a month and covers costs related to wellness exams, microchipping, urinalysis, rabies, deworming, heartworm testing, FELV screening, vaccinations, titers, heartworm prevention, blood, fecal, and parasite exams, and flea and tick prevention.
AKC's prescription food coverage
AKC won't cover most pet food, but it makes an exception for prescription diets used as the sole treatment for a covered condition. So if your veterinarian prescribes a special diet to manage your pet's condition, AKC will consider covering the cost.
AKC Pet Insurance plans provide coverage for accidents, illnesses and certain pre-existing conditions, as well as optional wellness coverage for routine care. AKC plans are customizable and offer different levels of coverage, deductibles and reimbursem*nt options to suit different budgets and needs.
AKC Pet Insurance has the following waiting periods: Injuries - 2-Day Waiting period. Illnesses - 14-Day Waiting Period. Cruciate Ligament-Related Conditions - 180-Day Waiting Period.
The 30-Day Certificate* is a benefit included with your AKC registration that provides you with 30 days of accident and illness insurance coverage to help your puppy have a safe transition into their new home.
Yes. We offer two wellness coverage options—Defender and DefenderPlus. Both will reimburse for routine and preventative care like vaccines, flea and tick prevention, heartworm prevention and annual wellness exams. DefenderPlus has additional coverage for spay/neuter or dental cleaning.
The average cost for an AKC Pet Insurance plan is between $25-55/month. Prices depend on your pet's breed, age and the zip code you live in. You can also adjust your coverage options to meet your monthly budget goals.
Does AKC insurance cover spay?
Does AKC insurance cover spaying and neutering? The accident and illness plan from AKC doesn't cover spaying or neutering. You can get that coverage by adding the company's DefenderPlus wellness coverage, which covers spaying, neutering, dental cleaning and other preventive care.
If your dog needs medical attention, you can visit any licensed veterinarian or specialist. After paying your vet bill, you submit a claim to AKC, which then reimburses eligible expenses. But routine or elective procedures such as planned C-sections aren't covered.
There is no penalty for canceling coverage mid-policy period. Any unused premium will be refunded back to you. If you are canceling due to not being satisfied with your coverage, please contact us with your feedback. We can also look into any changes that can be made in order to better meet your needs.
Pet owners can receive coverage for everything from surgery and prescription medications to hospitalization, depending on the insurance company. Non-medical supplies such as food aren't covered, but veterinarians may recommend prescription pet food for some conditions.
Yes. Pet insurance can lighten the financial burden of allergy-related costs, just as it can lighten the burden of any covered condition.
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With your AKC-Registered dog, you may compete alongside your dog in Agility, Obedience, Tracking, Field Trials, Dog Shows, Junior Showmanship and many other AKC events. The AKC recognizes more than 150 breeds of purebred dogs.
While only purebreds can join the traditional AKC Purebred Registry or AKC Purebred Alternative Listing (PAL) programs, the AKC Canine Partners™ Program allows all mixed and hybrid breed dogs of any age (and their humans!) to celebrate, and strengthen, the bond you share.
Since mixed-breed dogs have a diverse mix of genes, some may be less likely to encounter health problems than purebreds. For this reason, you could end up paying more to insure a purebred dog. Shop around with different insurers to get the best rate based on your dog's breed and age.
Depending on your provider, you can use accident coverage as soon as 48 hours after signing up. Illness coverage usually has longer waiting periods, beginning at 14 days.
Can you use pet insurance right away?
Most pet insurance plans don't offer immediate coverage for accidents, injuries, or routine care. However, a routine care or wellness pet insurance plan is usually effective the next day.
Most pet insurance companies have a 14-day waiting period for illnesses. ASPCA, ManyPets, Pumpkin and Spot have no extended waiting periods for specified conditions such as cruciate ligament issues and hip dysplasia.
Most standard pet insurance policies don't cover routine care, but you can usually buy a separate pet wellness plan that covers annual exams, vaccinations, and other routine services. Some insurers may allow you to add coverage for pet wellness care to a standard policy as well.
Regarding dog breeds, your pet insurance cost will likely be higher for larger breeds — they're vulnerable to heart and hip issues, and medication costs can be higher.
The American Kennel Club is a registry body, responsible for tracking the lineage of dogs of a variety of breeds.
