Pet wellness plans, explained

Wellness coverage is different from accident and illness insurance. Here is what it actually pays for.

By the InsuranU team Updated July 20263 min read

Wellness plans cover the routine care that standard pet insurance leaves out, and they work more like a budgeting tool than true insurance.

What wellness typically covers

Annual checkups
Core vaccinations
Flea, tick and heartworm prevention
Routine dental cleanings

How it differs from insurance

Wellness plans reimburse predictable, routine costs, essentially prepaying for care U would need anyway, rather than protecting against the unexpected.

Is it worth adding

If U already budget for routine care, it may not save much. It can help owners who prefer predictable monthly costs over occasional larger bills.

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Common questions

Is a wellness plan the same as insurance?

Not quite. It reimburses predictable routine costs rather than protecting against unexpected events.

Can I get wellness without accident and illness coverage?

Sometimes as a standalone add-on, though it is often bundled.

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