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Your pet's paperwork,
decoded.

Denied claim? Confusing vet bill? Unread policy? Drop it in - PawClaim reads every line, tells you what it really says, and what to do next. In plain English, not legalese.

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RE: CLAIM #PC-20481
POLICYHOLDER: [YOUR NAME]
PATIENT: PEANUT, 4Y GOLDEN RETRIEVER
DENIEDAPPEALED โœ“
After review, we are unable to approve this claim as the condition is considered pre-existing under Section 4(b) of your policyโ€ฆ
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What can we help you with?

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My claim was denied
Generate a state-specific appeal letter that cites your policy language and consumer protection laws.
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My premium went up
Before you switch to save money, find out what coverage you would lose and whether the math works.
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Shopping for insurance
Scan your vet records and see what each of 17 insurers would exclude before you pay a premium.
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Check my vet bill
Find duplicate charges, billing errors, and inflated line items in any vet bill.
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Review my policy
Run your current policy through PawClaim and get a plain-English breakdown of what it covers.
Will this be covered?
Select a condition and insurer โ€” get an instant answer based on published policy terms.
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Breed risk score
Get your breed's insurance risk profile, top conditions, and which insurer covers your breed best.
Is my premium fair?
Compare your monthly premium against national benchmarks for your pet's size, age, and state.
Compare insurers
Side-by-side comparisons of all major US pet insurers โ€” waiting periods, limits, and exclusions.
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Should I switch?
Calculate the real cost of switching insurers, including coverage you would permanently lose.
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Dog insurance guide
What dog insurance covers, what it does not, and which insurer is best for your breed.
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Cat insurance guide
HCM, dental disease, kidney disease โ€” what cat insurance actually needs to cover.
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The pet insurance industry's first public denial database.

Every claim that passes through PawClaim becomes a data point. Which insurers deny the most. For what reasons. In which states. Insurers can't publish this data. We can. And we will.

1 in 3
claims initially denied
17
insurers tracked
50
states monitored
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Pay for what you need. When you need it.

Free tools for every pet owner. One-time payment when you need to fight.

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Pre-Enrollment Scan
See what each insurer would exclude from your pet's records - before you pay a single premium.
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Vet Bill Audit
Find duplicate charges, illegal fees, and overpriced items in any vet bill.
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PawScore
Find out if your pet insurance is actually working for you. 60-second analysis.
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Should I Switch?
Calculate whether switching saves money or costs you coverage you cannot get back.
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Cost Calculator
See your real pet insurance numbers - premiums, deductibles, and expected payouts.
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Breed Insurance Guides
30 breed-specific guides: what conditions each insurer watches for, and when to enroll.
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Pre-Visit Checklist
Never miss a claim because of a missing document.
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Before You Skip the Vet
Check if your insurance covers it first, and which tests are reimbursable.
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PawTravel
Official import requirements for 100+ countries and 20+ airlines.
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Guides
Plain-English guides on appeals, pre-existing conditions, vet bills, and more.
Appeal Package
Most Purchased
$39 one-time
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Appeal Letter Generator
State-specific appeal letter that cites your policy language and consumer protection laws.
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DOI Complaint
Pre-filled Department of Insurance complaint for your state. Often more effective than the appeal itself.
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Follow-up Templates
30-day and 60-day follow-up email scripts to keep your appeal moving.
Guardian
Best Value
$99 / year
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Unlimited Appeals
All Appeal Package tools, unlimited cases, for one annual price.
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Annual Re-Scan
Upload new vet records each year and see if your insurability has changed.
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Questions about your appeal or pre-enrollment? We respond within a few hours.
pet insurance by the numbers

The pet insurance market is growing fast.

More pet owners are protecting their animals than ever before - and with rising vet costs, knowing how to navigate your coverage has never been more important.

5.7M
pets insured in the US, and growing fast
1 in 3
claims are initially denied by insurers
91%
of pet owners experience financial stress from vet bills
60%
rise in vet care costs over the past decade
Pet insurance facts
before you buy pet insurance

Know what they'll deny before you pay.

Most pet owners find out about pre-existing condition exclusions after their first denied claim. PawClaim reads your vet records the way an insurance underwriter would, and shows you the traps in advance.

Pre-existing condition traps

A single vet note about limping or scratching can exclude a condition forever, even without a formal diagnosis. We find every note an underwriter would flag.

Waiting period risks

Orthopedic waiting periods range from 14 days to 6 months depending on the insurer. If your pet has joint issues brewing, the insurer you pick matters enormously.

Senior pet restrictions

Some insurers quietly reduce coverage options at age 5, exclude hip dysplasia at 6, or drop to accident-only at 9. We flag every age threshold before you enroll.

see it in action

Real analyses. Real findings.

Here is what PawClaim found on two real cases.

vet bill audit
30/ 100 bill score

$2,558 billed. 6 issues found.

Duplicate Office Visit charge found

Biohazard disposal fee flagged

Convenia cheaper at Chewy or GoodRx

pre-enrollment scan

Duke, 9yr Lab: stay with current insurer

Switching loses elbow and CKD coverage

AKC: accident-only for pets age 9 plus

A single CKD crisis costs $2,000-5,000

pre-enrollment scan

Cleo, 7yr Maine Coon: do not switch

HCM excluded at every new insurer

Echo costs $400-800 each - currently covered

One HCM crisis costs $2,000-5,000

real pet families

For every pet owner who's been there. ๐Ÿพ

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your pet is family

Because the vet bill shouldn't be the hardest part.

You got pet insurance so you wouldn't have to choose between your wallet and your pet's health. PawClaim makes sure that promise is kept.

Pet and owner bond
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Pets aren't just animals

For most owners, pets are family members. When they're sick, you shouldn't also be stressed about insurance paperwork.

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Insurance is complicated by design

Policies are written to be confusing. Deductibles, co-pays, exclusions: PawClaim decodes all of it in plain English.

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You paid for this coverage

Every premium you paid is a promise from your insurer. PawClaim helps you hold them to it, especially when they try to say no.

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We're on your side

PawClaim is 100% independent. We have no relationship with any insurance company. Our only job is to help you get what you deserve.

how it works

From vet bill to reimbursement, we handle the hard part.

No insurance jargon. No 45-minute hold music. Just clear answers and ready-to-send documents.

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Step 1

Drop your paperwork

Denial letter, vet bill, or policy - upload it and we read it instantly. Or just describe what happened in plain language.

Step 2

See what it really says

We tell you exactly what's covered for your specific plan, what's excluded, and what your denial letter actually means.

Step 3

Get your claim package

A completed claim form, a cover letter, and a step-by-step submission guide tailored to your insurer.

Step 4

Fight back if denied

Claim rejected? We draft a professional appeal letter citing your insurer's own policy language.

features

Everything you need to get every dollar back.

From policy analysis to appeal letters, PawClaim covers the entire claim journey.

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Policy Plain-English Reader

Upload your policy PDF. We translate the fine print into simple answers: what's covered, what's excluded, what your deductible really means.

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Vet Invoice Analyzer

Upload your vet bill and we break down each line item, showing which charges qualify for reimbursement - with exact dollar estimates.

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Claim Form Generator

We pre-fill your claim form based on your vet records and policy. No missing fields, no rookie mistakes.

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Appeal Letter Writer

Denied? Our AI writes a firm, professional appeal that quotes your insurer's own policy. Insurers respond better to well-cited letters.

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Deadline Reminders

Every insurer has a claim filing window, and missing it means you forfeit coverage. We remind you before it's too late.

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25+ Insurers Supported

Trupanion, Embrace, Nationwide, Lemonade, Pets Best, Healthy Paws and more. We know each company's quirks and red flags.

transparency

What PawClaim is not.

We believe in being upfront. Here's what we are - and what we aren't.

Honest pet care
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Not a law firm

PawClaim is an AI assistant, not a licensed attorney. We help you understand your policy and communicate clearly, but we're not legal counsel.

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Not affiliated with insurers

We have no partnerships, referral fees, or relationships with any pet insurance company. We work for you, not them.

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Not a guarantee

We give you the best possible shot at a successful claim, but insurance companies make the final call - we make sure you show up prepared.

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Not a vet

PawClaim helps with the insurance side. For medical decisions about your pet, always consult a licensed veterinarian.

supported insurers

Works with your insurance company.

We support all major pet insurance providers - with step-by-step claim and appeal guides for each.

Pet insurance support
what's the catch?

There isn't one - here's the honest answer.

PawClaim earns money one way: from pet owners who need help, through our Appeal Package and Guardian membership. Never from insurers, never from clinics, never by selling your data. If our tools tell you to stay with your current insurer or skip insurance altogether, we say that - and earn nothing from it. We are the only company in pet insurance paid by one side of the table: yours.

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we're always listening

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Maybe there's a tool you wish existed, a feature that would make your life easier, or something we got wrong. Tell us - every PawClaim feature so far started as someone's idea.

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