Partnership expansion also features member
savings on Petco Veterinary Services
SAN
DIEGO and COLUMBUS,
Ohio, Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading
pet insurer Nationwide® and Petco Health and
Wellness Company, Inc. (Nasdaq: WOOF) are delivering on their
shared commitment to provide affordable and integrated pet health,
wellness and protection solutions with the introduction of a new
customizable pet health insurance offering available now on
petco.com.
Petco | Nationwide pet insurance leverages Nationwide's
customizable pet health insurance product within Petco's unique and
fully integrated pet care ecosystem. The co-branded experience on
petco.com enables visitors to build a policy that fits the
individual needs of their pet and budget.
Petco | Nationwide pet insurance provides essential coverage for
unexpected veterinary expenses resulting from accidental injuries
including broken bones, lacerations, poisoning, and other
incidents. Pet parents may also choose optional coverage for
veterinary expenses related to diagnosis and treatment of illness
or disease. Wellness is also offered as an optional coverage to
help families manage costs of routine and preventive care such as
checkups, vaccinations, flea & tick prevention, and other
procedures.
To meet their budget, pet parents may further customize their
policy through:
- Reimbursement ranging from 50% to 90% of all eligible
veterinary expenses
- Flexible annual deduction options from $100 to $500
- Coverage limits from $500 to
unlimited.
Plans are available for dogs and cats, as well as many avian and
exotic animals, including popular pets such as reptiles and
rodents. Accident plans in some areas start at $16/month for dogs and $9/month for cats.
Once enrolled, members will receive exclusive discounts and
savings on veterinary services available through Petco's growing
network of over 280 Vetco Total Care hospitals and approximately
1,450 weekly mobile Vetco Vaccination Clinics across the United States. The partnership also offers
more than 1.2 million members of Nationwide's broader pet insurance
network a first-of-its-kind discount of 10% when visiting a Vetco
Total Care hospital or Vetco Vaccination Clinic. The discount
applies to all services rendered during the visit, even those that
may not be eligible for reimbursement based on a member's chosen
coverage.
"We're thrilled to pair our most flexible pet protection
solution with Petco's veterinary services to offer convenient,
unified care within Petco's complete ecosystem," said Mariel Devesa, Head of Growth, Expansion &
Development for Nationwide pet insurance. "This latest expansion of
our partnership with Petco delivers integrated and affordable pet
health and protection that will enable more pet parents to 'say yes
to the vet.'"
"Increasing access to high-quality, affordable and seamless
veterinary care is a key component of Petco's mission to improve
lives," said Petco Chief Veterinarian Dr. Whitney Miller, DVM, MBA, DACVPM. "The
customizable, data-driven pet insurance and care solutions we
co-developed with Nationwide are designed to help families of all
budgets and areas of the country prioritize their pets' immediate
and long-term needs through our 360-degree health and wellness
ecosystem."
Visit petco.com for additional resources regarding healthy
pet ownership and frequently asked questions about Petco |
Nationwide Pet Insurance. Visit petinsurance.com for more
information about Nationwide.
About Petco, The Health + Wellness Co.:
Founded in
1965, Petco is a category-defining health and wellness company
focused on improving the lives of pets, pet parents and our own
Petco partners. We've consistently set new standards in pet care
while delivering comprehensive pet wellness products, services and
solutions, and creating communities that deepen the pet-pet parent
bond. We operate more than 1,500 pet care centers across the U.S.,
Mexico and Puerto Rico, which offer merchandise,
companion animals, grooming, training and a growing network of
on-site veterinary hospitals and mobile veterinary clinics. Our
complete pet health and wellness ecosystem is accessible through
our pet care centers and digitally at petco.com and on the
Petco app. In tandem with Petco Love, a life-changing independent
nonprofit organization, we work with and support thousands of local
animal welfare groups across the country and, through in-store
adoption events, we've helped find homes for nearly 7 million
animals. Petco is not an insurer and is not engaged in the business
of insurance. PetCoach, LLC is a licensed insurance producer, not
an insurer, and a wholly owned subsidiary of Petco Animal Supplies
Stores, Inc. The Petco name is used for the brand name. In
California, PetCoach, LLC does
business as PetCoach Insurance Solutions Agency (CA License No.
0M10414). Pet insurance plans are marketed and offered by PetCoach,
LLC.
About Nationwide pet insurance
With more than
1.2 million insured pets, Nationwide is the first and largest
provider of pet health insurance in the
United States. Nationwide pet health insurance plans cover
dogs, cats, birds and exotic pets for multiple medical problems and
conditions relating to accidents, illnesses and injuries. Medical
plans are available in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Products underwritten by
Veterinary Pet Insurance Company (CA), Columbus, OH; National Casualty Company (all
other states), Columbus, OH.
Agency of Record: DVM Insurance Agency. All are subsidiaries of
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company. Products and discounts not
available to all persons in all states. Insurance terms,
definitions and explanations are intended for informational
purposes only and do not in any way replace or modify the
definitions and information contained in individual insurance
contracts, policies or declaration pages, which are controlling.
Pet owners can find Nationwide pet insurance on Facebook or
follow on X. For more information about Nationwide pet insurance,
call 800-USA-PETS (800-872-7387)
or visit petinsurance.com.
About Nationwide
Nationwide, a Fortune 100
company based in Columbus, Ohio,
is one of the largest and strongest diversified insurance and
financial services organizations in the
United States. Nationwide is rated A+ by Standard &
Poor's. An industry leader in driving customer-focused innovation,
Nationwide provides a full range of insurance and financial
services products including auto, business, homeowners, farm and
life insurance; public and private sector retirement plans,
annuities, mutual funds and ETFs; excess &
surplus, specialty and surety; pet, motorcycle and boat
insurance. For more information,
visit www.nationwide.com. Subscribe
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Nationwide, Nationwide is on your side, and the Nationwide N and
Eagle are service marks of Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company. ©
2024.
Petco Contact:
Ventura
Olvera
ventura.olvera@petco.com
Nationwide Contact:
Karen Davis
davik53@nationwide.com
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