Question 1

Do you offer Third Party Liability cover?

Accepted Answer

Yes, our Covered for Life® and 12 month Petplan Essential dog policies automatically include Third Party Liability cover – in addition to cover for vet bills, complementary treatment, boarding fees and emergency repatriation. Our Third Party Liability insurance covers dog owners for compensation, legal bills and the associated costs related to defending claims brought against them. Please do note that Third Party Liability cover is not included in the 4 week cover. To find out more, visit our helpful [Third Party Liability Cover](https://www.petplan.co.uk/help/third-party/) page.

Question 2

Can I get a document which lists all my claims that you have processed?

Accepted Answer

Yes, submit a [request form](https://www.petplan.co.uk/existing-customers/claims-history/) to access your claim history.

Question 3

My pet's dental treatment is delayed because of COVID-19, will I still be covered for related treatments?

Accepted Answer

Dental treatment is now more available than it has been over the last few months so we hope this won't be an issue for you. However, if due to COVID-19 you’re not able to book your pet in for this treatment please [contact us](https://www.petplan.co.uk/help/#speak-to-us) and we'll be happy to look at your individual situation.

Question 4

Can I get a Petplan policy outside the UK?

Accepted Answer

Our Petplan policies are only available to residents of the UK, the Isle of Man and the Channel Islands. We can offer dog, cat and rabbit insurance to British Forces Posted Overseas, as long as they are serving in Europe and can provide a BFPO mailing address.

Question 5

Will you continue to renew my pet's insurance when he/she becomes old?

Accepted Answer

For our Covered For Life ® cat insurance products you must start the insurance before your cats 10th birthday. On the Covered For Life ® dog insurance products, cover must start from 6 weeks of age and before their 8th birthday and if your dog is a select breed the insurance must begin before their 5th birthday. For our rabbit insurance policy, which is also a Covered For Life ® product, insurance must begin before their 5th birthday. If you haven't had pet insurance previously and your pet has passed the upper age limit you'll be glad to hear that there is no upper age limit on our Petplan Essential policy (N.B. This product is only available for cats and dogs). While the age of your pet does affect the premium you pay we will strive to ensure premiums for older pets are not unfair or unrealistic.

Question 6

How long can I claim for each condition for?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the policy you have selected for your pet. Our signature Covered For Life® policies refresh the veterinary fees benefit each year allowing you to claim for ongoing conditions for the life of your pet for as long as you renew your policy. Our Essential policy provides cover for each condition for 12 months from when your pet starts treatment. After the 12 months have passed, the condition will be excluded but you can still claim for new, unrelated conditions.

Question 7

What are you doing to help your existing customers?

Accepted Answer

We are working around the clock to support our customers in a number of ways during the COVID-19 pandemic . This includes making sure that we can continue to receive and pay claims to allow pets to get the treatment they need and we are prioritising our telephone service for existing customers.

Question 8

I have had to move in with a vulnerable family member but can't take my pet with me, will you cover boarding costs?

Accepted Answer

If you are unable to take your pet with you please ring us on 0330 102 6735 so we can discuss the situation and the options available for you.

Question 9

Does Brexit affect my Petplan insurance cover?

Accepted Answer

The simple answer is no. Petplan has not changed our Terms and Conditions regarding pet travel after leaving the EU.
* We aren’t changing our policies or the way we consider claims
* We will continue to consider claims if your pet becomes ill or injured before or during a trip to the EU
* We will continue to consider claims related to the loss of pet travel documents while on a trip to an EU country
* It’s important that you check the UK government website [www.gov.uk](https://www.gov.uk/) or contact your vet at least four months before travelling to get the latest advice.

Do check your policy documents and Terms and Conditions for complete details on what is and isn’t covered and always remember that cover varies between providers.

Question 10

Why is it taking longer to get through on your customer service phone line?

Accepted Answer

Due to the effects of COVID-19 we currently have less members of staff than usual. The Petplan Team are doing their very best to help as many customers as possible so please bear with us during these challenging times. Instead of waiting you can always submit your [claim online](https://claims.petplan.co.uk) or use our [self-service forms](https://www.petplan.co.uk/existing-customers/) to make changes yourself.