Pet insurance
Does pet insurance cover vet bills?
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Yes, for accidents and illness, up to a yearly limit. All 6 insurers we compare pay vet fees, after a deductible, a co-payment or both, which you pay yourself. Limits and the share you pay differ a lot from plan to plan, so compare them as well as the price.
The figures
- Insurers compared: 6, with 22 plans between them.
- Insurers with at least one plan that covers it: 6.
- Cheapest plan that covers it, for dog, microchipped: Etiqa Tiq Pet Insurance Pawsome, S$310.67.
- Median price among the insurers that cover it, for the same example: S$370.87.
What each insurer says
| Insurer | Covered? | What the policy says | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| EtiqaYesfrom S$310.67 | Yes | Tiq Pet Insurance Pawsome4 of its 4 plansVet fees (per year): Surgical illness S$2,000, non-surgical illness S$500, accidental injury S$500; lifetime limit S$10,000 per pet | S$310.67Buy Now |
| India InternationalYesfrom S$343.35 | Yes | i-Fur Kidz Pally4 of its 4 plansVet fees (per year): S$2,500 a year for each pet, covering accident and illness treatment, medication, complementary therapies, X-rays and ultrasounds, and dental injuries | S$343.35Buy Now |
| ChubbYesfrom S$349.33 | Yes | DBS Pawsome Protect Premier (underwritten by Chubb)3 of its 3 plansVet fees (per year): S$10,000 a policy year in all (all benefits except liability), up to S$2,500 per accidental injury or sickness; consultation and examination fees not covered | S$349.33Buy Now |
| LibertyYesfrom S$392.40 | Yes | PetCare Adogable Plan5 of its 5 plansVet fees (per year): Surgical illness S$2,500, non-surgical illness S$700, accidental injury S$700 (per incident and annual maximum) | S$392.40Buy Now |
| MSIGYesfrom S$399.58 | Yes | PawEasy PawPat3 of its 3 plansVet fees: Hospitalisation and surgery S$5,000 a year, plus pre-surgery consultation and tests S$200 (30 days before) and post-surgery treatment S$200 (60 days after); complementary therapy S$200; mobility aid S$100 | S$399.58Buy Now |
| IncomeYesfrom S$506.78 | Yes | Furry3 of its 3 plansVet fees: S$6,000 clinical and surgical a year (room and board S$800 per incident; S$8,500 annual cap in all) | S$506.78Buy Now |
All prices include 9% GST. A dash means the plan has no price for this example. Each insurer's policy wording is the final word on what is covered.
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Each listed insurer's best-value plan for dog, microchipped, lowest premium first.
- Liberty, PetCare Adogable Plan: https://onelink.libertyinsurance.com.sg/petcare?producerCode=B9163
- MSIG, PawEasy PawRun: https://shentonbrokers.com/go/msig/pet
- Etiqa, Tiq Pet Insurance Pawfect: https://www.tiq.com.sg/buy-online/pet-insurance/quotation/?referral=A501895
Questions people ask
Does pet insurance cover vet bills?
Yes, for accidents and illness, up to a yearly limit. All 6 insurers we compare pay vet fees, after a deductible, a co-payment or both, which you pay yourself. Limits and the share you pay differ a lot from plan to plan, so compare them as well as the price.
Where do these answers come from?
From each insurer's own policy documents: the benefit table and exclusions of every live plan we compare, 22 plans from 6 insurers. The policy wording is the final word on what is covered.
Which plan is cheapest?
For dog, microchipped, Etiqa Tiq Pet Insurance Pawsome is the cheapest plan that covers it, at S$310.67 today, GST included. The median of each insurer's lowest price is S$370.87.