We get it. Insurance can be confusing.
Here are some answers to our most frequently asked questions.
Coverage
Accident and Illnesses are covered with all Rainwalk policies. This includes broken bones, prescription medications, cancer treatments and more. See a more comprehensive list on our Coverage page.
There is no one size fits all solution for pet insurance policies. Rainwalk has plans ranging from Silver to Platinum. Each of our plans are fully customizable, allowing you to choose your own deductible, annual limit, and coinsurance.
Choose any combination of these three factors to customize your pet’s policy:
Deductible $100 – $750
Coinsurance 70% – 90%
Annual Benefit $5,000 – $20,000
Like any insurance company, Rainwalk takes care of the bills that would otherwise be unaffordable. We recommend considering what amount of unplanned expenses would put a serious dent in your bank account. Then, start there as you choose a deductible and annual benefit.
View our Policy section to learn more about how our policies work.
Veterinary Telehealth is a complementary benefit of all Rainwalk policies through First Vet.
Just like for humans, Veterinary Telehealth allows you to see a licensed vet from the comfort of your home. Easily schedule an appointment through your Rainwalk account online – no claims needed! Our friends over at FirstVet are available 24/7 at no additional cost for all Rainwalk policy holders.
Yes. Conditions that your pet may be prone to are covered like any of others. View our coverage page for a more expansive list of covered conditions.
Since routine care can be budgeted for, it is not covered by Rainwalk policies. Expenses like food, grooming, and toys are all included in this category.
Pre-existing conditions are not covered by any pet insurance provider.
However, we will note that Rainwalk has a Curable Conditions Clause in all our policies. Here’s what that means. If your pet was treated for a condition and that treatment cured the condition, you’re still covered if it comes up again. Many insurers will consider a condition that occurs twice pre-existing even if it was cured with treatment!
Policy
Each Rainwalk policy has an annual deductible. Each year, after you pay the annual deductible for covered care, we start reimbursing you according to your policy. Our policies have between 70%-90% reimbursement rates.
For example, if your annual deductible is $250, after you have paid the first $250 towards your pet’s care, we will take it from there up to your maximum annual benefit.
No. Pet Insurance works a little bit differently than human health insurance. In order to give you the option to visit any vet you trust, Rainwalk reimburses you. Plus, we pay out based on the actual value of the itemized bill from your vet, not what we think it should be.
Never. As long as your pet is enrolled before age 7 for dogs, or age 9 for cats, and you do not let the policy lapse or expire, we will never drop your pet. Pets are family and we never turn our back on family.
There is no lifetime maximum benefit. Rainwalk will continue to pay out your maximum annual benefit for the lifetime of your pet.
Yes. Unless you get your policy with Rainwalk at the shelter where you adopt, a 14-day waiting period applies to coverage for accidents and illnesses. Once the waiting period has passed, your policy goes into full effect.
Claims
Rainwalk calculates reimbursements based on the real bill you get from your vet, not what we think it should be.
Reimbursements depend on the level of coverage you choose for your plan. For example, assume you chose a plan with 80% reimbursement. If you get a bill for $1,000 and have already paid the annual deductible, then Rainwalk will reimburse you 80% or $800 out of the $1,000 bill. This means you’re responsible for only $200.
Yes. Rainwalk allows you to visit any licensed vet you trust.
Rainwalk
We like to think we stand out.
Rainwalk is a company run by a dedicated team pet lovers first and insurance nerds second. We are the kind of people you will see walking their dog in the middle of the pouring rain.
Rainwalk policies are simple and offer competitive coverage. We don’t offer bad policies at a great price – only great policies at a fair price. There is no unnecessary fine print, no hidden fees, and no trickery in our policies. We want you to know exactly what you are paying for. If you have any questions, call us! 844-520-0041
