Geico Pet Insurance Plans Vs. Spot Pet Insurance Plans Comparison
Choosing a pet insurance provider is a huge decision. You have house insurance and auto insurance, but is pet insurance worth the investment? You stay on top of their health in other ways, making sure they have their vaccinations and spaying and neutering as needed on top of routine care. What else can you do? As a good pet parent, you want to ensure your pup has the best coverage possible. There are a lot of different providers’ plans to look through, each with its own pros and cons.
See how Spot plans stack up
You need a pet insurance provider who wants to help you find a plan personalized to suit you. At Spot Pet Insurance, we offer exactly that — but so does Geico. Both Geico and Spot offer pet insurance plans that provide access to a 24/7 pet telehealth service.
How can you determine which plan is better, whether you’re looking for cat insurance, dog insurance, or something else? We can help you find that peace of mind.
We’ve provided a helpful list of some differences between pet insurance plans provided by Spot and Geico to help you find the pet insurance policy your pet needs.
Behavioral Issues
No Upper Age Limit
Exam Fees
Preventive Care
Microchip
Prescription Foods
Alternative Therapies
Chronic Conditions
One Annual Deductible
Specialists
Hereditary & Congenital Conditions
Dental Illness
Multi Pet Discount
30-Day Money Back Guarantee
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Not included/Some inclusionsComparison information is provided using publicly available information as of 3/2/24 and is only meant to summarize program features, not a specific plan. Review each provider’s plan terms for more details. The descriptions of other providers’ plans were not provided by that company. If you have questions about other plans, please contact an agent of that company. It is our intention to provide fair and accurate comparison information. Although we attempt to keep information up to date, it may change from time to time. If you are aware of any inaccuracies or changes in the information provided, let us know by emailing marketing@spotpet.com.
Spot Pet Insurance plans have a 14-day waiting period for orthopedic conditions
For the accident & illness plans provided by Spot, the waiting period for all conditions is 14 days. That means there is a 14-day waiting period for orthopedic conditions too.
Plans provided by Geico have a 180-day waiting period for orthopedic conditions, like hip dysplasia. You have to wait six months for your orthopedic conditions coverage to start. However, you can possibly reduce the waiting period to 2 days for orthopedic injuries and 14 days for orthopedic illnesses by completing a waiver process. To complete the waiver process, you will need to take your pup to a vet for an orthopedic exam. If the vet doesn’t find any signs of an orthopedic condition, then your waiting period will be reduced. You will need to pay for that vet visit out of pocket unless you purchase a wellness plan or other type of plan from Geico that covers the exam.
Spot plans include coverage for microchip implantation
Although we know your pet loves you, we also know that your pet might wander off on an adventure by themselves. Your pet might get lost on such a journey, and a well-meaning soul could take them to the nearest vet or animal shelter to help your furry family member find their way home.
Because of situations like these, all core plans offered by Spot Pet cover microchip implantation. You do not need to purchase an add-on to get the coverage. We want to help ensure that you and your pet can be reunited as a happy family as quickly as possible. With a microchip, anyone with a scanner can learn your information to return your dog or cat to you.
Core pet insurance plans provided by Geico do not cover microchip implantation. However, you can get coverage for microchip implantation if you purchase the wellness plan add-on offered by Geico. If you want microchip implantation covered, you have to pay a little extra for the additional wellness plan.
Spot Pet Insurance provides plans for seniors
Many pet insurance plans will place an upper age limit on new enrollments. The older a dog or cat gets, the more health issues they will likely end up having. Older pets are especially prone to illnesses.
With pet insurance plans provided by Spot, you can sign up for a plan even if your pet is getting on in years. We want your furry companion to be comfortable and enjoy life in their old age, so the accident and illness plans we offer don’t have an upper age limit.
Geico’s Pet Insurance will provide an accident-only plan for your elderly pet. However, if your pet is over 15 years old, they can’t be enrolled in a new accident & illness plan.
If you are the proud owner of a senior pup or kitty and need a new insurance plan, they can enroll in an accident & illness plan provided by Spot. You won’t be able to enroll your pet in an accident & illness plan provided by Geico if your pet is older than 15 years old.
Spot Plans Cover the Cost of Prescription Medication and Supplements
Plans from Spot Pet Insurance cover the cost of prescription medications and supplements if they are prescribed by a licensed vet to treat a covered condition.
With a Geico plan, you will have to purchase an add-on for your policy for prescription medications to be covered. Prescription supplements are not covered by Geico plans.
The Pros of Spot Pet Insurance
At Spot Pet Insurance, we want to help make sure your pet can be well cared for. We know you have a lot of insurance plans to look into, but we hope we’ll be allowed to help you and your pet. If you want side-by-side comparisons of Spot Pet Insurance plans and plans provided by other popular pet insurance providers, check here.
Tucker's Road to Recovery
When emotional support dog Tucker experienced a life-threatening injury to his neck, he needed extensive treatment. His pet parent Kim was able to choose the treatment option that would provide Tucker with the best quality of life because of the financial support provided by Tucker's Spot plan.
Cost of Treatment: $4,305
Spot Plan Reimbursed: $3,874.505
Happy Pet Parents Trust Spot
Filing a claim is easy
Filing a claim is easy, and reimbursement was fast!
They are always professional and timely…
They are always professional and timely when we have a claim filed.
Spot is spot on
Spot is honest & very helpful. We had expenses we did not expect- appreciate the help with submitting claims and timely payments .
This is my first experience with pet…
This is my first experience with pet insurance and Spot has been very easy to work with and process claims. I have called customer service as well and they were very helpful and kind.
Responsive.
Responsive.
Fast response.
Fast response.
Spot Pet Insurance was outstanding
Spot Pet Insurance was outstanding. The process to upload the vet invoice was easy, they quickly verified the information and within a week the full amount, less deductible of course, was deposited in our account. We couldn’t be happier with Spot.
Zeny
Zeny, a healthy Jindo dog, suddenly began suffering from seizures when she turned four, requiring four emergency visits over the course of seven months. These situations were quite distressing, and each visit cost over $800; Spot Pet Insurance covered a portion of the expenses. Most recently, she had to go to the emergency clinic again due to a leg injury; the bill came to $641.73, and I received a check for $440.59 from Spot Insurance. I’m glad I signed up with Spot Insurance; they are highly trustworthy, kind, and responsible.
Thankful and grateful …
Having Spot has literally saved my Rotti's life ! He had urinary problem ; took him to our vet and we found out his situation was more serious then we could have ever imagined. He had xrays and tests and turned out he needed the help of a specialist ,he had over 100 bladder stones .We would have sold everything to save him ; his surgery and care was almost $8000 by grace of God we had Spot. We of course paid the bill and his coverage guaranteed 80% of that monies back .I will never go without Spot to cover all my furbabies needs.
Jackie and Rocky
We adopted 2, 13 month old kittens (bonded brothers) and one was the "runt of the litter". The bigger one fell off a desk backwards onto a glass compote, breaking one vertebrae and cracking another. Fortunately he was able to walk, and didn't lose any functions. He did have to "crated" for 8 weeks to limit his mobility and heal. They both have had asthma issues, the little guy more so and more often. We are thankful that we have had coverage that actually pays for 80% of the emergency room and Vet bills.
Spot Is a Pack Leader
