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How Long Does It Take For Pets Best To Process A Claim? Pets Best's current claim processing average is 7-14 days. The amount of time it takes for a claim to be processed is dependent upon the claim type.

If your pet insurance policy has a waiting or exclusion period, you won't be able to make a claim for veterinary treatment for a set number of days from the start date of the policy. This period is typically between 14 and 30 days for illness, and two to five days for claims for accidents or injuries.

Most often, it's because the illness is deemed a preexisting condition, which few pet policies will cover. Challenging such denials can be frustrating, especially if your pet's medical needs are urgent.

I need a printed claim form Please ask your vet to submit an eClaim to us or alternatively you can submit a claim electronically instead. We do send paper claim forms to vet practices that cannot submit eClaims. If you still need a paper form you can download an editable PDF claim form.

Your pet insurance provider will usually pay out within seven to 10 days of you submitting a claim. If you need the money urgently, try and talk to your provider to see if they can speed up the process for you.

How long does it take to assess a claim? If you have submitted a paper claim form, we aim to process this within 5-7 working days once we are in receipt of a fully completed claim form and all relevant information.

Accident coverage usually kicks in faster than illness coverage. Most pet insurance plans provide both accident and illness coverage in about 14 days (although some plans can take as long as 30 days).

Most often, it's because the illness is deemed a preexisting condition, which few pet policies will cover. Challenging such denials can be frustrating, especially if your pet's medical needs are urgent.