Healthy Paws Update on Premium Price Increase in 63 Days
Healthy Paws has been sending email updates to pet owners about a premium price increase in 63 days. We have compiled the email updates sent to different users, as shown in the attached image.
Earlier this year, Healthy Paws began sending emails to users about a price increases of about $150% on their monthly premiums. Healthy Paws notes that premium increases are based on the overall experience rating in your zip code, not on your pet’s age.
The table below shows varying price increases reported by users affected by the changes
| User | Old Price ($/month) | New Price ($/month) | Percentage Increase (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| butzi_porsche | 386.86 | 925.00 | 139.16% |
| No_Marionberry_9301 | 431.58 | 1207.12 | 179.65% |
| Sudden-Lavishness738 | 169.79 | 332.16 | 95.62% |
| firebabyz | 196.00 | 567.00 | 189.29% |
| linbad | 252.42 | 643.87 | 154.99% |
| Putrid_Turnip6169 | 181.16 | 523.30 | 188.88% |
On average, premiums have increased by approximately 150%
The general observation is that long-term customers are the most affected by the price increases, as they started paying when monthly premium costs were low or discounted and now face significant adjustments to align with current pricing.
Here is what Healthy Paws had to say about the price increase:
"Your Healthy Paws policy provides ongoing access to the best veterinary treatments available, reimbursements based on the actual vet bill, and unlimited lifetime benefits. To continue to offer these great benefits, your monthly premium will increase for the policy period beginning in 63 days as shown below."