Furry Finances: The Ultimate Guide to Pet Insurance (with quote worksheet template in Google Sheets and Excel format)
Hi there Paw Parents. So you have a new addition to your furry family or you have a senior pet that needs more care, or maybe your current pet insurance is just not doing it- this is THE guide for you. I've done hours of research on the top pet insurance companies so you don't have to!
The pet industry can be very confusing and vary state by state. The good news is pet insurance has become more affordable in the past few years. This Google Sheet/MS Excel guide will help you eliminate companies you don’t need at a glance, plus provide a customizable quote worksheet of questions to ask when calling a pet insurance company. The focus is companies covering cats and dogs. You will find notes and tips I have found while researching these companies throughout the guide. Having a single document for pet parents will save time, prevent confusion, and alleviate frustration. Many websites are providing information based on affiliate links and sponsored ads. Not this guide,just the facts here.
Step 1: General Plan Coverage sheet- This sheet is an overview of what is possible from each company- if you had the most coverage. Use this sheet to narrow down to the top 3-4 companies based on your specific needs. "Accident only" will be the most basic plan.
Step 2: Company Contact sheet- Verify that the companies you want have plans in your state.
Step 3: Questions Sheet- Add or eliminate questions as needed. Add your possible company names at the top of sheet. Print out sheet and fill in when talking to agent.
Step 4: Quotes: Use this sheet for the actual dollar amounts for coverage. Use links on Company Contact Sheet for phone numbers. Agent should be able to give you amounts over the phone.
Step 5: Review your new policy thoroughly before signing. Especially note if there are any conditions excluded by breed/species
Step 6: keep a final copy on your phone with phone numbers for emergencies.
Step 7: You're done....go and give your furry family hugs and tell them how lucky they are to have a great parent like you. :)
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You'll get a Google Sheets workbook with 5 sheets: Instructions, General Plan Coverage, Contact Info, Questions, Quotes. Workbook is fully editable and customizable for your specific needs.