
Wagmo
- Includes exam fee coverage.
- 100% reimbursement rate available.
- Can get wellness claims reimbursed using Venmo, Paypal or a bank transfer.
- Telehealth service available for wellness plan members.
- Plans don’t cover behavioral treatments, supplements, prescription food or alternative therapies.
- Reimburses only 50% of prescription medication costs.
- Has annual, lifetime and per-incident coverage limits.
- Wellness plans don’t include spay/neuter or microchipping coverage.
About Wagmo pet insurance
Wagmo earned 3.8 stars out of 5 for overall performance.
With Wagmo pet insurance, you can buy a stand-alone wellness plan, a policy for accident and illness coverage, or a combination of the two.
The company covers veterinary exam fees and can reimburse up to 100% of your vet bills in most states. Wagmo offers unlimited vet telehealth services for members of its wellness plan, which can cover services like vaccines, grooming and dental cleaning.
However, Wagmo's lack of an unlimited annual coverage option could offset these benefits for some pet owners. Its accident and illness plans have quite a few exclusions, and its wellness plans don’t cover spaying, neutering or microchipping.
Wagmo at a glance
Best for: People looking for stand-alone wellness coverage or a plan with vet telehealth services.
Not ideal for: Those seeking the most comprehensive accident and illness coverage, or those who want a wellness plan that covers spay or neuter surgery.
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Wagmo pet insurance plans and coverage
Wagmo offers wellness plans and an accident and illness policy, which you can buy separately or together.
Accident and illness plan
Wagmo’s pet insurance plan covers the basics but isn’t as comprehensive as some others on the market. In particular, its coverage for prescription medication is limited compared to that of most other plans.
Wagmo’s accident and illness policy covers:
Exam fees, hospitalization, surgery and treatment for covered accidents and illnesses, including cancer.
50% of prescription medication costs for covered conditions.
Lab tests, CT scans, X-rays and ultrasounds.
Hereditary and congenital conditions.
End-of-life care.
Up to $100 per policy year for emergency ambulance rides.
Wellness plan
Wagmo’s wellness plans have three levels of coverage to choose from — Value, Classic and Deluxe. Unlike some other insurers, Wagmo doesn’t include spay or neuter coverage in any of its wellness packages.
Depending on the plan, reimbursement may be available for:
Wellness office visits.
Vaccines.
Routine blood work.
Fecal and urine tests.
Flea, tick and heartworm prevention.
Grooming.
Dental cleaning.
VETalk telemedicine support and one-on-one behavioral training.
Note: Coverage options and availability may vary depending on where you live and the age and breed of your pet.
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What's not covered
Wagmo’s accident and illness plan doesn’t cover:
Behavioral treatments.
Prescription food, vitamins or supplements.
Alternative therapies, including acupuncture, chiropractic, physical therapy or hydrotherapy.
Conditions arising from fighting, neglect, guarding, racing or breeding.
Preventive care.
Grooming or grooming supplies, unless your vet declares them medically necessary.
Cosmetic or elective surgery.
Treatment of conditions for which your vet previously advised preventive care that you didn’t provide.
Three or more anesthetic removals of ingested objects in one policy period.
Treatment related to your pet repeatedly ingesting toxic substances or getting poisoned from the same activity if it has happened at least twice within the previous 18 months.
Did you know…
Some pet insurers include coverage for prescription food, alternative therapies and behavioral treatments in their standard plans.
Wagmo’s wellness plan doesn’t reimburse for:
Treatment for any accident or illness.
Spay or neuter surgery.
Microchipping.
Deworming.
Wagmo plan options
Deductibles: A pet insurance deductible is the amount you have to pay before your plan reimburses you for vet expenses. Wagmo has three deductible options: $250, $500 and $1,000 per year. Wellness plans don’t have a deductible.
Reimbursement amounts: After you pay your deductible, the insurance company will reimburse a certain percentage of your vet bills. You can have Wagmo reimburse 80%, 90% or 100% of your vet bills in most states. In California, 80% is the maximum reimbursement percentage.
Coverage limits: Wagmo generally has an annual coverage limit of $20,000, a per-incident limit of $10,000 and a lifetime limit of $100,000.
Restrictions and waiting periods
Age restrictions: Pets can usually enroll in a Wagmo accident and illness plan starting at 8 weeks of age. A maximum enrollment age of 15 years may apply. Once enrolled, you can continue to renew your policy no matter your pet’s age in most states. There are no age restrictions for wellness coverage.
Waiting periods: A pet insurance waiting period is the time between when you buy your policy and when your coverage starts. In most states, Wagmo’s waiting periods are 15 days for accidents and illnesses and 30 days for cancer treatments. A six-month waiting period applies for cruciate ligament issues.
Wagmo may waive the cruciate ligament waiting period if your pet has a vet exam within the first 30 days of your policy. The vet must confirm there are no pre-existing knee conditions.
Wellness plans have no waiting period.
Sample rates and discounts
The cost of Wagmo pet insurance will depend on where you live and your pet’s age and breed.
Sample rates for dogs
Below are sample monthly rates from Wagmo for six common dog breeds at ages 2 and 8. Our sample dogs lived in Katy, Texas, and had accident and illness coverage with a $250 deductible, $20,000 of annual coverage and an 80% reimbursement rate. Your own price will vary.
Breed | Age 2 | Age 8 |
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French bulldog | $110 | $165 |
German shepherd | $76 | $131 |
Golden retriever | $66 | $112 |
Labrador retriever | $66 | $112 |
Medium mixed-breed dog | $63 | $94 |
Poodle | $73 | $124 |
Sample rates for cats
We also gathered rates for a variety of cat breeds with the same coverage limits as above. Rates below are sample monthly premiums for cats living in Katy, Texas.
Breed | Age 2 | Age 8 |
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Devon rex | $42 | $55 |
Domestic shorthair | $42 | $55 |
Exotic longhair | $42 | $55 |
Maine coon | $42 | $55 |
Persian | $42 | $55 |
Ragdoll | $42 | $55 |
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Discounts
Wagmo offers a multipet discount of up to 10%.
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Online tools
Website: Wagmo’s website lets you request a free quote, view your account and explore FAQs. But we found some discrepancies between what’s stated on Wagmo’s website and the information in its sample policy. When in doubt, reach out to customer support for answers.
Mobile app: The Wagmo mobile app is available for iOS and Android. You can use it to submit claims, upload medical records, chat with VETalk telehealth and track remaining wellness benefits.
Claims
Wagmo processes most wellness claims in 24 hours, but accident and illness claims may take longer. For insurance claims, you can get reimbursed through a bank deposit, PayPal or check. For wellness claims, you can get reimbursed through a bank deposit, PayPal or Venmo.
Unlike many insurers, Wagmo applies your deductible to your vet bill first, then your reimbursement rate. That makes for a more generous payout than you might get from other companies.
Here’s how the math would work if you had a $1,000 vet bill, a 90% reimbursement rate and a $250 deductible.
How Wagmo calculates claim payouts: Deductible first
$1,000 vet bill - $250 deductible = $750.
$750 x 0.9 (90% reimbursement rate) = $675 reimbursement.
How much you pay: $325.
How some other insurers calculate claim payouts: Reimbursement rate first
$1,000 vet bill x 0.9 (90% reimbursement rate) = $900.
$900 - $250 deductible = $650 reimbursement.
How much you pay: $350.
How to contact Wagmo customer service
Phone: Call 855-836-8785.
Email: Send messages to support@wagmo.io.
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How we review pet insurance
Our writers and editors follow strict editorial guidelines that ensure fairness and accuracy to help you choose the financial products that work best for you. In our pet insurance reviews, we consider coverage, consumer experience and more to determine our star ratings.
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Analyzed 2,100 data points.
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Our rating system rewards companies that cover a wide range of potential expenses, offer many ways to customize your plan and have a strong consumer experience. To calculate each insurer’s rating, we adjusted the scores to a curved 5-point scale.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Wagmo pet insurance cover neutering or spaying?
Does Wagmo pet insurance cover neutering or spaying?
Wagmo doesn’t cover spay or neuter surgery under its pet insurance or wellness plans. Learn more about coverage for spaying or neutering from other pet insurers.
Does Wagmo pet insurance cover dental cleaning?
Does Wagmo pet insurance cover dental cleaning?
Wagmo will cover routine dental cleanings if you have Deluxe Wellness Plan coverage, which is the most expensive tier. This plan reimburses up to $100 per year for professional teeth cleaning, including anesthesia and an oral exam. If you purchase a Value or Classic Wellness plan, you won’t have dental cleaning coverage. Learn more about pet dental insurance.
Does Wagmo pet insurance cover hip dysplasia?
Does Wagmo pet insurance cover hip dysplasia?
In most states, Wagmo will cover hip dysplasia as long as it’s not a pre-existing condition and the required waiting period has ended. In California, the pet must be enrolled before age 6 to be eligible for hip dysplasia coverage.
Pet insurance star ratings
NerdWallet’s pet insurance ratings reward companies for customer-first features and practices. Ratings are based on weighted averages of scores in several categories, including consumer experience, scope of coverage and the ability to customize your plan. We reward companies that cover a wide range of medical treatments and that offer perks such as live chat support and direct vet pay. To calculate each insurer’s star rating, we adjusted the scores to a curved 5-point scale. See our full pet insurance methodology.
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Pet insurance sample rates
To find sample pet insurance rates, NerdWallet gathered quotes for the base level of accident and illness coverage on each insurer’s website. Quotes reflect the monthly cost of a policy and do not include wellness coverage or other optional add-ons. Each plan for a given company had the same deductible, coverage limit and reimbursement rate for all sample pets unless otherwise stated.
These are sample rates gathered for specific pets living in Katy, Texas. Your own rates will be different.