ManyPets Review: Pet Insurance & Optional Wellness

Founded in 2012, under the name Bought by Many, the company began with a mission to remove the hassle of insurance. In 2017, the desire for a pet insurance product from its customers led the company to launch ManyPets in the UK. Since then, ManyPets has expanded to Sweden and the United States, adding over 300,000 new customers along the way.

While currently only available to residents in Illinois, the company has publicly stated its plan to expand to other states within the year.

This review of ManyPets pet insurance and wellness includes what’s covered, pros and cons, eligibility requirements, a video of the application process, and more. Click an option in the list below to jump to that section or check out the full review!

In this review:

• What does ManyPets offer?
• Pros & cons of ManyPets
• Eligibility requirements
• How much does ManyPets cost?
• How the application process works
• How ManyPets compares to other companies

What does ManyPets offer?

ManyPets offers customizable pet insurance with an optional wellness plan for both dogs and cats. The details below can help you better understand how each product works so that you can get the coverage you need.

ManyPets pet insurance

ManyPets pet insurance is a comprehensive policy that covers treatment and healthcare costs for accidents and illnesses. This is the most complete form of coverage available to pets.

Policy terms

Policy terms are an important part of any insurance product. These terms are often customizable and allow you to adjust both the cost and level of protection you’ll receive from your policy. Here are the terms of a ManyPets pet insurance policy:

• Monthly premium: Varies by individual and pet, but start at $20 for dogs and $15 for cats.
• Deductible: Your choice of $250, $500, or $750
• Reimbursement: Your choice of 70%, 80% or 90%
• Benefit limit: No annual benefit limits, get reimbursed as much as necessary

What’s covered?

While nearly all pet insurance companies offer coverage for both accidents and illnesses, that doesn’t mean each covers the same thing under that umbrella. Here are some items that are and are not covered by ManyPets.

What’s Covered	What’s Not Covered
Diagnostics	Preventative care
Medications	Pre-existing conditions
Procedures	Cosmetic services
Hospitalizations	Non-FDA approved medications
Cancer treatment	Prescription diet
And more	Behavioral medication or therapy
	Boarding
	Grooming

Waiting period

A waiting period is the time in which the issuer requires you to wait after enrolling in a plan before your coverage actually begins. All pet insurance companies require you to go through a waiting period, after all, they don’t want you to sign up for a plan only after an injury or illness has already occurred.

Unfortunately, ManyPets does not disclose how long its waiting period is on its website. On average in the industry, you’ll typically have to wait 14 days for accidents and illnesses.

ManyPets wellness plan

A ManyPets wellness plan will reimburse you $150 per year for each of the following categories:

• Routine exams & vaccinations
• Preventative medications & heartworm tests
• Dental cleanings
• Holistic care

Unlike pet insurance, there is not deductible that needs to be met before reimbursement begins. The only thing you’ll need to remember is that once $150 has been reimbursed for a specific category, you’ll be responsible for 100% of the remaining costs.

Pros & cons of ManyPets

Eligibility requirements

Pet insurance through ManyPets has one major limitation for most pet parents, it’s only available in Illinois. While this alone will restrict most from being able to apply for a policy, the goods news is the company will be rolling out into other states throughout the year.

Pets eligible for coverage include dogs and cats, with no breed or age restrictions. There is no veterinary exam required to enroll with ManyPets. However, when you file your first claim, you’ll be asked to submit your pet’s medical records from the prior eighteen months.

How much does ManyPets cost?

ManyPets offers a free online quote tool that allows you to enter in you and your pet’s information to find out how much a policy will cost. Luckily, the policy is customizable, so you’ll be able to adjust some of the terms to find a price that fits your budget.

Here are some quotes we received:

How the application process works

Rather than explain how the application works, we decided to go through the process ourselves and share a video from start to end. If you’d like to get a free, personalized quote for your pet, click here.

Video recorded on April 26, 2021.

How ManyPets compares to other companies

ManyPets offers a solid pet insurance product that’ll become more popular once it’s available in more states. Here’s how we view pet insurance from ManyPets vs. the rest of the industry.

Note: For the “How it Compares” column, we determined whether the category discussed was above average, average, or below average compares to other companies. For the “Alternative” column, we selected a company that offers a product equal or better for that category.

Product Category	How it Compares	Alternative
Policy terms	Average	Spot
Coverage	Average	Embrace
Premium	Above average	Lemonade
Eligibility	Below average	ASPCA
Waiting period	Average	Spot
Discounts	Below average	Embrace
Wellness plan	Above average	Pumpkin

As always, it’s important to compare your options when considering a financial product. Since pet insurance companies allow you to get a free quote, we recommend getting a quote from multiple insurers before settling with one company. This can ensure that you get the most coverage, at the best price.

For a direct comparison of companies, you can check out our picks for the best pet insurance.

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