Key Differences
Fetch's minimum enrollment age is 6 weeks old. Lemonade's is 8 weeks old.
Lemonade has a shorter accident waiting period than Fetch.
Fetch covers exam fees, Lemonade charges extra for exam fee coverage.
Pet Insurance Coverage Comparison
Here’s a more detailed look into the pet insurance plans Fetch and Lemonade offer.
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Price: |
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Total Reviews: |
25,719 |
102,209 |
Deductible: |
$300, $500, $700 |
$100, $250, $500, or $750 |
Reimbursement: |
70%, 80%, or 90% |
70%, 80%, or 90% |
Annual Limit: |
$5,000 to Unlimited |
$5,000 to $100,000 |
Company Profile: |
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Accident Waiting Period: |
Up to 15 days |
None |
Illness Waiting Period: |
Up to 15 days |
14 days |
Wellness Waiting Period: |
0 days |
0 days |
Orthopedic Waiting Period: |
6 months* |
30 days |
Accidents: |
Included |
Included |
Illnesses: |
Included |
Included |
Wellness: |
Optional |
Optional |
Dental Coverage: |
Included |
Optional |
Exam Fee Coverage: |
Yes |
Additional Cost |
Direct Vet Pay: |
No |
No |
Claims Expiration: |
Within 90 days of treatment |
Within 180 days from the date of treatment** |
Claims Submission App: |
Yes |
Yes |
Fetch Accident and Illness Coverage
Fetch offers accident and illness coverage for dogs and cats. You can customize this configuration to fit your needs and budget.
Deductible Options
$300, $500, $700
Reimbursement Options
70%, 80%, or 90%
Annual Limit Options
Fetch offers a wide variety of annual coverage and deductible choices. They give customers additional flexibility by offering a one-on-one call to their customer care team to provide the best options, including a range of $5,000 to unlimited annual coverage.
What's Covered
Accidents
Acupuncture, Chiropractic Care, and Physical Therapy
Aggression and Separation Anxiety
Allergies
Breed-Specific Issues
Cancer Coverage
Congenital Conditions
Dental Illnesses
Diabetes and Insulin
Emergency Vet Visits and Hospital Stays
Hereditary Conditions
Illnesses
Online, In-Home, and Office Vet Visits
Prescription Medications and Supplements
Sick-Visit Exam Fees
Specialists
Surgery
X-rays, CT scans, Ultrasounds, Blood and Lab Tests
Optional Fetch Wellness Add-On
Fetch also offers an optional routine care add-on for its main insurance product. You can choose from three levels of wellness coverage: Essentials, Advantage, and Prime. Each level has varying allowances and caps for covered items.
Essentials
Has an annual coverage amount of $315 and includes:
Annual exam
Canine Bordetella / Feline FELV vaccines
Canine DHLPP / Feline FVRCP vaccines
Canine Rabies / Feline Rabies vaccines
Canine Lyme / Feline FIP vaccines
Heartworm, flea, and tick prevention
Heartworm tests
Dental cleaning
Spaying or neutering
Blood test
Urinalysis
Fecal test
Advantage
Has an annual coverage amount of $520. Includes everything that is covered in Essentials, plus:
Microchipping
Anal gland expression
Prime
Has an annual coverage amount of $735. Includes everything that is covered in Advantage, plus:
Behavioral exam
Health certificate
Activity monitor
Lemonade Accident and Illness Coverage
Lemonade offers a base accident and illness plan you can configure reimbursement rate, deductible, and annual limit to fit your budget and needs. Plus, you can choose to add additional coverage to the base plan.
Deductible Options
$100, $250, $500, or $750
Reimbursement Options
70%, 80%, or 90%
Annual Limit Options
$5,000, $10,000, $20,000, $50,000, or $100,000
What's Covered
Accidents
Diagnostics
Emergency Care
Hospitalization
Illnesses
Prescription Medication
Procedures
Specialty Care
Surgery
X-rays
Optional Coverage Add-Ons
Visit Fees
Dental Illness
Behavioral Conditions
Physical Therapy
End-Of-Life and Remembrance
Optional Wellness Coverage Add-Ons
Lemonade offers optional wellness coverage add-ons to supplement your base insurance plan. With this type of coverage, you can get reimbursed up to a certain amount for select routine and preventative care.
Preventative Care
Here’s what can be covered with Lemonade's Preventative Care optional add-on*:
1 Wellness Exam
3 Vaccines
Fecal or Internal Parasite Test
Bloodwork
Heartworm or FeLV/FIV Test
Preventative+ Care
Here’s what can be covered with Lemonade's Preventative+ Care optional add-on*:
1 Wellness Exam
3 Vaccines
Fecal or Internal Parasite Test
Bloodwork
Heartworm or FeLV/FIV Test
Flea/Tick or Heartworm Medication
Routine Dental Cleaning
Puppy and Kitten Preventative Care
You can only add Lemonade's Puppy/Kitten Preventative Care add-on if your pet is under two years old.
2 Wellness Exams
Fecal or Internal Parasite Test
Bloodwork
Heartworm or FeLV/FIV Test
Flea/Tick or Heartworm Medication
Spay/Neuter Procedure
Microchip
*Exact preventative coverage and item limits amounts vary by state. Please review options before purchase and read your policy details.
Pet Insurance Claims Comparison
The claims process can vary across pet insurance companies. Here’s a look at how claims work for Fetch and Lemonade.
Fetch Claims Details
Fetch Pet Insurance has an app you can use to submit your claims directly. Alternatively, you can also mail or email your claim form with invoice(s) within 90 days of treatment.
Direct deposit option for receiving reimbursements
Convenient claim submission with the Fetch Pet Insurance app
Approved claims are paid back in as little as two days
Lemonade Claims Details
Lemonade Pet Insurance has a unique claims experience. Using their app, you will select the reason for your claim, upload invoices and receipts then record a confidential video explaining the treatment and other claim details. You have 180 days from the date of treatment (if you live in Texas, you have 90 days) to file.
Direct deposit option for receiving reimbursements
Convenient and tech-savvy claim submission on mobile app
Responsive claims customer service
Our Fetch vs. Lemonade Review
Fetch and Prudent Pet offer comprehensive coverage for accidents, illnesses, and various health issues like cancer and breed-specific conditions. Both providers also offer optional wellness coverage add-ons to their base plans. As for unique coverage, Fetch covers exam fees, and behavioral issues, while Prudent Pet covers prescription food. All of which most providers charge extra for or don't cover. You can configure plans based on your pet's needs and budget with Fetch and Prudent Pet. But there are some differences in customization to note, like deductible and annual limit options. Overall, both providers offer competitive rates. The best way to understand which company has the best plan for your pet is by comparing quotes from both companies.
