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PLD
4 years ago
Many companies these days has a set amount of dollars that the employees can allocate among all the available benefits. That way an employee who would prefer pet insurance over long-term care insurance (or life insurance or vision benefits, etc.) would be able to choose and those without pets are not penalized because they would not be using the benefit and could put their money into other benefits.
Sheryle T.
4 years ago
It is a great Idea and I would sign up for it but I cant see many companies doing this, honestly.
Jessica P.
4 years ago
This would be awesome! Owning pets has many proven health benefits which could mean that with pet insurance companies may save money on human medical costs.and of course it would also make it more likely that more animals woudl receive quality care!
Barbara B.
4 years ago
What are you talking about! If a person can not affors health insurance for themselves then they should not own animals in the first place. This would be perfect especially since I pay for insurance through my Employer. This would save alot of people with those vet costs. And like I said before if you can not afford health insurance for yourself you shouldn't have an animal. What are you smokin. Your comment was just STUPID!!!
Barbara B.
4 years ago
Oh they were little typos and a space in the middle of a word. If a person can afford it then it's an option. They are not saying you have to. Yea there are alot of people with out insurance but I am not going to start paying peoples premiums that I do not know because they don't have it! Opinions, Opinions. I'd rather pay for my puppies insurance!
LexieAngelsMom
4 years ago
This is a much-needed benefit. Veterinary care is getting so expensive that you can't afford health care for your pet without insurance. The policies I've seen are pretty expensive and don't coveer that much. It would be great to have some help with this.
Khedlesten
4 years ago
This would certainly be a worthy service to many. However, Look at what insurance companies have done to our own health care system. Animal care would soon follow.I am speaking of the outrageous doctor and hospital fees, due to insurance companies paying the bill. Those unfortunate not to have insurance, still pay the same price. If you do not think they are all overpayed, just look at the bank accounts, investments, fancy homes and lifestyles.
Doctors used to be doctors because they truly cared about people and healing. Not today's breed - in it strictly for the money. If insurance for pets becomes the norm, pet owners without insurance will not be able to afford simple vaccinations. Vet costs are already through the roof - why give them any more reason to raise fees just because insurance companies can pay. Also, unlike people, there are age limits to what the companies will insure and the pet is not even in its prime yet. They are willing to collect your money, but not willing to chance having to pay out as your pet ages and may really need care. The only thing insurance is good for, is if your dog gets hit by a car. I wanted to insure my horses at one time. They would not insure past the age of 16 years old. My horses died in their late 30's. Most horses live 30-40 years. Point made.
EddieWayne
4 years ago
I understand the concept, however I feel that insurance companies are part of the problem with the cost of human medicial expenses. I think this would just increase the cost of vet care and in our rural area would be another expense that people couldn't afford. Would vet's raise their cost to cover their expenses in dealing with the insurance companies?
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