Hi everyone. I brought my 5 and 9 month old kittens for a wellness exam this morning to show there are no pre-existing conditions to Trupanion. The vet ended up noting that there was a very small amount of tartar on just one tooth of each cat, and it was so mild she didn’t even know if it was just food residue or tartar. It also took her multiple tries to even see it. She did however note that the dental score for my cats are both 0, meaning there is no sign of disease or tartar (?). Trupanion is now saying that for the rest of my cats lives, any dental issues (other than accidental breaks) won’t be covered since it is a pre-existing condition. I’m at a loss for what to do… I know cats often need extractions and I chose Trupanion for their dental coverage. It is so frustrating that because of that one finding that was so mild, nothing will be covered. Does anyone have any experience with this and any advice? I’ve read somewhere that someone had their vet write a note saying it was not a pre-existing condition. Has anyone else heard of this?

I posted here a couple days ago about a stolen motorcycle (thank you all for reminding me not to commit fraud) and I called Geico about some questions I had. The told me I could get the collision and comprehensive policy right now, after the theft, and if the person who stole my motorcycle gets into a crash with a stationary object or another car and the motorcyclist is at fault I could be compensated. I got qouted for the coverage and it's $4,717.62! I paid $791.07 originally and the new total will be $5,508.69. I'm assuming since this policy covers the vehicle its more but $4,717.62 is absolutely crazy. I don't think I will be getting the policy at this point because of the depreciation on the bike makes it worth around $8,000 and the insurance would be almost half what the bike is worth. Even at rates of a new rider that seems fairly high. I apologize for the rant, QUESTION: Is this a normal quote for the policy on a motorcycle or is that something because I am a new rider?

I recently had to bring my 8 year old Alaskan Malamute (no pre-existing condition) to the vet 3x this month and wanted to share our experience with PetsBest. Here is our coverage: **Unlimited Annual Limit, $500 Deductible, 10% Co-Pay, 90% Reimbursement Level, "Elite" Plan** Members October 2023 = $1,297.20/year or $108.10/month Renewed October 2024 = $1,567.80/year ($1,175.85 paid so far) or $130.65/month Total paid to insurance as of June 2025 = $2,473.05 **June 6: 1st Emergency Visit** I brought him in due to a nasty hotspot on his tail. He had to be sedated for the clip and clean and was prescribed multiple medications (gaba, traz, steroids, antibiotics, and animax). He was also given a Cytopoint shot for $240. Total: $881.92 Not Covered: $6.00 (Hazardous Waste Disposal) Deductible: $500 Co-Pay: $87.60 Reimbursed: $288.32 *Claim took 2.5 weeks to process* **June 22: 2nd Emergency Visit** Started having diarrhea and throwing up June 20. Became lethargic. By June 22, he was on 3 days without a meal and chronic vomiting and diarrhea. Doctor did a Full Panel (CBC, Chem 17, Lytes) & Ultra Sound to rule out underlying causes and blockage, administered fluids to rehydrate. He also needed to be sedated during the Ultrasound. We were able to take him home with probiotics, anti-nausea, and antibiotics. Total Cost: $2,513.34 Not Covered: $119.48 (Hazardous Waste Disposal & Probiotics) Co-Pay: $239.38 Reimbursed: $2,154.48 *Claim took 2 days to process* **June 23: Picked up Appetite Stimulant from Vet** Total Cost: $270.62 Co-Pay: $27.06 Reimbursed: $243.56 *Claim took 2 days to process* **June 25: 3rd Emergency Visit - Overnight Stay at the Vet Hospital** He was on day 5 without food, we were unable to consistently give him medication because he couldn't keep anything down. At this point, he was very very lethargic, stayed in bed all day, and was still having diarrhea. We were starting to get really worried as he has started to lose a bunch of weight. Doctor concluded that he should stay overnight as they will need to administer medications and fluids through an IV, feed him through a tube, and do an x-ray. Recommended diagnostics included fecal testing and cortisol test. We were able to pick him up June 26: His cortisol came back normal, ruling out Addison's disease. Fecal Testing came back Negative. Total Cost: $4,776.24 Not Covered: $18.54 (Hazardous Waste Disposal) Co-Pay: $475.73 Reimbursed: $4,281.97 *Claim took 2 days to process* **SUMMARY** Total Costs: $8,442.12 My Out of Pocket Costs: $1,473.79 Insurance Covered: $6,968.33

Current policy holder for two animals since 2018. Aside from the constant increase in premiums… now that I’ve begun filing claims they are questioning the breed of the dog and threatening to double my premiums if I don’t validate a large mix breed vs a mix pit bull. Disgusted.

Going through Reddit before I got my Italian greyhound puppy, I came to the conclusion that dog insurance was a NECESSITY with this breed. I did a lot of comparing companies as well as reading reviews of each company with different scenarios and decided on embrace. I currently pay ~$70/month and it’s been so worth it for me! Deductible of $250/year with 90% reimbursement afterwards. Well my Finn boy fractured his leg and we were devastated and overwhelmed by the guilt/fear/etc. We went straight to the ER and found out he needed surgery to have it repaired. (~$6,000). By reading the contracts and stipulations of the insurance agreement I knew it would be covered and there was no way we could have afforded it without insurance. It did take a lot of hassle on my end. I had to call them several times to get my claim moving. I had to submit all of his documents (several different times). After calling a 4th time and them claiming they did not get the documents I ended up emailing the records to them as well. My claims were then put on “hold” due to insufficient documentation. I was at my wits end trying to come up with anything else they could possibly need. I called again explaining absolutely everything and the worker put notes into the file and sent it back to the adjusters. FINALLY a couple of days later (1 month total of waiting) I finally got reimbursed 🥳. It was such a shit show but I was so relieved that it covered basically everything. My only complaint is that if you don’t pester them they don’t get anything done. The workers told me that the first claim always takes the longest to process and the next ones should only take a week or less. I hope that’s the case- hahah!

I’ve had my two dogs insured with Healthy Paws for almost a decade, and at first, it seemed like a great choice, claims were really easy, they seemed like they cared by sending good will messages after a claim etc. Monthly premiums started at around $30–$40 per pet, then slowly crept up—$50, $70, $90. It was annoying but manageable, thought it was normal as dogs aged and there was also inflation. Then, things went off the rails, I think it's because they were acquired by a bigger company (that's my speculation tho). My premium was already high at around \~$250/month for both dogs, but now they want **\~$550/month**— more than double overnight! No new benefits, no explanation, just pure corporate greed. It’s clear they’re taking advantage of longtime customers with older pets, knowing we have fewer options due to pre-existing conditions. It’s a disgusting, predatory practice. They assume people won’t leave, but I’d rather pay another company—even if it costs more—than reward this behavior. **I'd say avoid Healthy Paws at all costs.** Also if anybody had changed insurances at a similar point and were happy after please let me know!

A couple weeks back I was moving into my new apartment complex, and had the door on my vehicle cracked open while I went inside to move what I was carrying before coming back out. While inside my apartment building, I received a call from the office telling me someone had hit my car. I went down to the parking lot and a man was waiting next to his truck for me. He claimed the wind had blown my door open while he was backing into the space, and that he had looked at his camera and it was closed and then he started backing up and heard it crack. The door is off its hinge, and the corner is folded over... it still shuts but it will most likely need a new door. He profusely apologized and gave me all his insurance info and contact information. His agent calls back after I file the claim (Erie), and tells me that they will not be covering the claim and that my insurance would be responsible because the wind blew it open and "there's no way he could have looked at all his mirrors 100% of the time, and its you're fault for leaving the door cracked, allowing it to blow open into his path". Since sentry mode was off ( I have a model 3), and my apartment's surveillance camera was down at the time, there is no way to show if the door was already open or had blown open. My insurance deductible is $1,000 and I don't have that at all right now. Also if I choose to do that, I'll spike my insurance for the next 2 yrs of my lease. Do I go to a lawyer?? I don't even know if I can afford one. I have no clue what to do, and I feel like my only option is to wait 2 years and hopefully fix it out of pocket before my lease ends.... but then I would be out 2/3k for a new door. Someone help me out here....what do I do?

I got diagnosed with sleep apnea and I was delaying my treatment because I found out that its very expensive. After a few months, the cpap company based in Houston, TX reached out again that my deductible has been met and I just owe 171$ and then insurance will take the charges. After I started my sleep apnea treatment, I got the call again from the medical company that they made a mistake on their end and the benefit information was not correct. So now, they are asking me to pay 45$ for supplies and 65$ for cpap rental every month till the payments are complete. I am just a loss of what the hell is this! I get screwed up and left with more charges for a treatment which was quoted wrongly to me. I called Blue Cross Blue Shield OF TX and they said they cannot help me. My current insurance is ending in one month and I am changing insurance from next month. So, it doesn’t make sense why pay deductible towards an insurance which will not be there in 30 days. What are my rights?

This question is more a curiosity than anything. I have a dead 25-30’ tree leaning towards my house and an arborist confirmed it is an imminent to my home and must be removed. When I contacted my homeowners insurance, they said they would only cover damage to my roof if the tree fell, but wouldn’t cover the removal of the tree. What’s the logic behind this? I’m sure some actuary determined it just cheaper to deal with the roof, but the face value cost of replacing likely my entire roof versus the cost of removing the tree it seems like a no-brainer. I’ve already accepted that I’ll need to pay for it, I’m just curious if any insider insurance folks can clue me into the reasoning here. Thanks! ETA: Okay, I get it now. Thanks to all the folks who gave helpful responses, it cleared up a lot and might have saved me from a big headache!

Okay so I have a new vehicle, and I decided to use Root Insurance. Usually the insurance websites automatically add comprehensive and collision when you state it's financed. So I thought it had. Anyway, it was liability only. Now last week there was a hailstorm and it did some damage to the car. Not hardcore but it js noticeable up close. What can I do? All I can do is fix it right with my own money? Will the bank go after me? I'm just so lost right now any advice would be appreciated.