At PetFirst, a pre-existing condition will never prevent you from obtaining pet insurance coverage. While the pre-existing condition will not be eligible for coverage, we believe it is important for pet parents to have coverage for the thousands of other issues that could happen.
A pre-existing condition is any injury, illness, or symptom noticed by you or your veterinarian before your waiting period has ended, even if your pet never went to see the veterinarian for it. Unfortunately, no pet insurance company covers pre-existing conditions.
At PetFirst identifying a pre-existing condition is simple. If it’s an accident or illness and the symptoms weren’t present before your enrollment or during the waiting periods, the condition is eligible for coverage with us. However, if the condition or symptom began before your pet insurance plan was effective, it will be considered pre-existing and not eligible for reimbursement.
PetFirst distinguishes between curable and incurable pre-existing conditions, which benefits your pet. Incurable pre-existing conditions typically require lifelong care, and will not be eligible for coverage if you pet is already experiencing symptoms or has been diagnosed prior to the effective date of their pet insurance policy.
Curable pre-existing conditions are issues that can be completely resolved. These type of pre-existing conditions are eligible for coverage once they have been completely resolved and free from symptoms for a period of time
Pre-existing conditions can be a confusing topic. Check out our most frequently asked questions about pre-existing conditions.