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Some people might not consider pet insurance necessary, but anyone who has had to cover hefty veterinary bills knows just how valuable this type of cover can be. In case of unforeseen events like your pet becoming ill or injured, insurance can offer crucial financial support. Pet insurance from Woolworths can reduce your vet bills by up to 80%, and those who visit vets regularly for routine or emergency purposes are well aware of the impact that the bills can have on their budget.
Read on to learn about your policy options.
Review by our pet insurance expert Alexandra Koster
Woolworths sets itself apart from other brands in the Australian pet insurance market through its comprehensive range of benefits available on different types of cover. With Woolworths you can get up to 80% of your bills, up to $24,000 a year, paid back to you.
Under Woolworths Pet Insurance cover, you can have your pet treated by any licensed vet in Australia rather than having to go through a prescribed list. The company provides you with cover for paralysis ticks and emergency boarding. They also offer you a number of payment options to choose from, such as paying once a month, once a year or once every fortnight depending on what is more convenient, all at no extra charge.
To help give you an idea about costs for Woolworths pet insurance, we gathered quotes for a few of Australia's favourite dog breeds. Just remember, prices are going to change based on things like you're own dogs breed, age and your address, so it's always worth comparing policies and getting a few quotes.
Dog Breed | 1yr old | 5yr old |
---|---|---|
Maltese Cross | $600.92 | $784.01 |
Cavoodle | $631.76 | $814.07 |
Labrador | $813.04 | $1,089.94 |
Staffordshire Bull Terrier | $738.71 | $979.51 |
Border Collie | $738.71 | $979.51 |
Maintaining the health of your pets can often feel like an uphill battle but with the help of pet insurances it has become much easier. After considering different types of clients and their requirements, Woolworths Pet Insurance has come up with three types of cover for pet insurance that will ensure your pets’ health without blowing your budget. These three types of covers are:
Each of the Woolworths policies also include cover for cruciate ligament surgery, certain medicine and drugs, radiology treatments, specialist care and after hours emergency visits to the vet.
When applying for Woolworths Pet Insurance, you have the option to tailor your cover close to your needs through a range of different benefits. These include;
Optional routine care benefit provides up to $100 for routine treatments. This option is only available under the comprehensive cover option.
Each pet will require its own policy of insurance. Applicants are able to select an appropriate cover option and excess for each pet.
Premiums can be paid fortnightly, monthly or annually by credit card or direct debit.
You can get lifetime cover for your pet through yearly renewals. Just pay your premiums on time and get hassle-free insurance cover for the life for your pet. Policies are renewed automatically by the insurer. Renewal notices will be sent 30 days before it's due.
If you are moving abroad or are in any other situation when you don't want to continue with the insurance policy, the cancellation process is very simple. You just have to notify the administrator at Woolworths Pet Insurance, PetSure (Australia) Pty Ltd ("PetSure") and your cover will be cancelled as soon as the application is received.
The process of changing your insurance cover is very easy with Woolworths Pet Insurance, even if you want to change during the policy term. However, this is on the condition that you have not previously claimed on the policy.
Making a claim for insurance cover at Woolworths Pet Insurance is a very simple process and can be carried out in three steps;
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Living in a body corporate complex and I am therefore required to have pet liability insurance. Are you able to advise me as to which pet insurers provide this? Thanks
Hi Rachel,
Thanks for reaching out.
For pet insurance designed for renters, you may want to visit this page. This page will provide details on whether your renter’s insurance or pet insurance will cover accidental property damage and will allow you to compare insurers that may allow for this feature.
If an individual takes out renter’s insurance to cover their contents, there are ways in which a policy may cover pets such as pet insurance, property damage and/or temporary accommodation.
Please note that each cover differs widely between policies, so it’s essential to read the PDS to find out what is and isn’t covered or discuss options or level of cover directly with the insurer.
Cheers,
Joanne
Is there an annual excess with the policy ?
Hi Erin,
Welcome to http://www.finder.com.au – We are a financial comparison website and general information service designed to help consumers make better decisions. Please note that we are not affiliated with any company we feature on our site and so we can only offer a general advice
Yes, as each pet has its own policy, you can actually select an appropriate cover and excess options. To learn more about your options, it would be best to contact Woolworths directly.
I hope this helps.
Cheers,
Danielle
Hi. Do you cover dental?
Hi Lana,
Thank you for your question.
You have contacted finder.com.au, a comparison and information service and not actually Woolworths Pet Insurance.
According to Woolworths Pet Insurance PDS, they do not provide cover for dental.
Cheers,
Zubair
I have been doing my sums and I consider WOOLLWORTHS COMPREHENSIVE insurance to be the best “for me/dog”, at $504.92 p.a. with a gift benefit of $100, plus the $50 Wollies voucher, brings it down to $354.92 p.a.
Please, can you check IF my assessment is correct, having gone through the website, but not yet paid!!
Hi Jane,
Thank you for your question.
You have contacted finder.com.au and not actually Woolworths Pet Insurance, finder.com.au is a comparison and information service and don’t represent any insurance brand listed on our website.
We can’t verify your quote details if they are correct because we don’t provide online quotes for pet insurance. However, Woolworths Pet insurance offers $50 Woolworths Gift Card on new pet insurance policy. You will need to contact Woolworths Pet Insurance directly to verify the details of the quote.
Cheers,
Zubair
Is desexing covered ? My dog got an infection after being spayed and I had to cover the cost of medication for antibiotics, is this covered?
Hi Sherry,
Thanks for getting in touch. Woolworths Pet Insurance Comprehensive Cover provides $50 towards the cost of desexing, its other policies do not cover desexing. All three Woolworths Pet Insurance products do cover the costs of medications, although how much you will be covered for will depend on the policy. You should contact Woolworths Pet Insurance directly for the specifics of your cover.
Cheers,
Richard
Firstly is there a police document available.
Secondly, is there a list of conditions which are eligible for rebate; and a specific definition of ineligible.
Hi Helene,
Thanks for getting in touch. You will have to head to Woolworths Pet Insurance to read the product disclosure statement (PDS). The PDS will contain the specifics of the cover.
Cheers,
Richard
Hi,
Could you please advise how to follow up on a claim that was made online. Is there an email address for customer support service communications?
Thanks?
HI Mehrnoush,
Thanks for getting in touch. You can get in contact with Woolworths Travel Insurance by heading to their Making a Claim article. On it you’ll find out what you need to know about claiming or you can call them on 1300 10 1234.
I hope this was helpful,
Richard
How much for a desexed female 8 month old Jack Russell
Hi Gloria,
Thanks for your question. finder.com.au is a comparison service and not an insurer. You’ll need to contact Woolworths directly to obtain a quote for pet insurance.
I hope this was helpful,
Richard
Does accidental injury include swallowing foreign objects (the removal of)and injuries from foreign objects i.e. prickle removal ?
Hi Deb,
Thanks for your question. Woolworths Pet Insurance does not pay Vet Expenses incurred as a result of your Pet suffering an Illness attributable to or resulting from more than one (1) incident (per Policy Period) of swallowing a foreign object that causes a blockage or obstruction requiring surgical or endoscopic removal. For more information, you may wish to contact Woolworths Pet Insurance on 1300 10 1234 between 8am-5pm Monday to Friday.
I hope this was helpful,
Richard