Question 1

What does Covered For Life® mean?

Accepted Answer

Our Covered For Life ® policies are designed for pet owners concerned about their pet developing a long-term, chronic or recurring illness. We have cat insurance, dog insurance and rabbit insurance Covered For Life ® policies. These cover conditions such as arthritis or eczema which require treatment from a vet over a long period of time, often for life. As long as the Covered For Life ® policy is renewed each policy year without a break, we will continue to provide cover for new illnesses after the policy starts right into your dog, cat or rabbit's old age. Many other dog and cat insurance policies, including one of our own, Petplan Essential, will limit the amount and/or time you can claim for each illness of injury. It is definitely worth checking the small print before you buy so that you understand the terms, conditions and any excesses that apply.

Question 2

How do I reset my password?

Accepted Answer

My Petplan is a new service and you will need to register before you can log in.

If you have already registered and want to change the password you use to log in to your My Petplan account you can reset your password here.

We'll then send you a password reset email, if you don't receive a reset password email from us you may not have a My Petplan account set up yet.

Question 3

Where can I find my Insurance Policy Information Document (IPID)?

Accepted Answer

Your Insurance Product Information Document (IPID) is a summary of your cover and can be found within your Policy Documents. Please click on Policy Documents to view and download your documents including your Insurance Policy Information Document (IPID).

Question 4

I'm a dog/cat breeder. How can I work with Petplan?

Accepted Answer

With a Petplan Instant Puppy Policy and Instant Kitten Policy you can make sure your puppies or kittens are covered by a period of free insurance from Petplan when you see them off to their new homes. Petplan Instant Puppy or Kitten Policies are free for you to issue and are free to the new owner. They are quick and simple to use and give you and the new owner maximum peace of mind by providing immediate cover for unexpected vet fees, death and loss by theft or straying. What's more, with each Instant Policy you activate you, will receive Breeder Bonus credits that can be exchanged for a range of high street vouchers. You can even use your credits to make donations to the animal charity of your choice. For further information please visit Petplan Breeder.

Question 5

Does Petplan only insure dogs, cats and rabbits?

Accepted Answer

As well as dogs, cats and rabbits, we can also insure many different animals. Visit our Other Insurance page for details on the small, large, furry and even scaly pets we can help provide cover for. Or, to insure horses and riders, go to our Petplan Equine website. To insure all other mammals as well as reptiles and birds, please visit our partner Exotic Direct (or call 0345 982 5505).

Question 6

How much will pet insurance cost?

Accepted Answer

The price of pet insurance can vary enormously and is dependent on a range of different things such as where you live, your pet's species, age, breed and most importantly, the product you choose. As pet insurance is so specific to each and every pet, there is no fixed cost to insure your best friend so it's important to make sure you do some research to find out which policy suits you best both in terms of cost and benefits. With Petplan we guarantee that we’ll never charge you more for claiming. Our pricing approach is different to most other pet insurance and one of the reasons why over 90% of customers renew each year.

You can find out more about our Claims Pricing Guarantee here.

With so many insurance providers in the market offering pet insurance, it can be difficult to decide which policy is right for you and your pet. Why not check out what insurance products Petplan offers and get a quote today.

Question 7

What dog insurance policies do you offer?

Accepted Answer

Our two types of dog insurance offer either ongoing help with vet bills or short-term help with vet bills.

Our Covered For Life® plan provides ongoing help with vet bills. You can continue to claim year after year for the same condition up to your chosen yearly limit providing you renew with no break in cover.

Our Essential plan provides short term help with vet bills. You can claim for 12 months treatment up to £3,000 for each illness/injury. Once you reach either of these limits the condition will no longer be covered.

Read more about our Dog Insurance policies here.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

Yes, submit a request form to access your claim history.

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 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

When will my first Direct Debit payment be due?

Accepted Answer

Your first payment will be taken 7 - 10 days after you have taken out your policy with us. This payment time will apply whether you have taken out a full policy with no discount in place or if you took your policy out online. If you have any questions regarding your payment details or you wish to change the date your payments are made on each month please contact our customer service team on 0345 071 8000.

Log in to your My Petplan account to see when your next payment is due.