Figo Pet Insurance Review

Figo offers pet insurance policies that keep pets protected against accidents and illnesses and saves pet owners money on excessive vet bills. Depending on your location, its plans can be worthwhile and affordable pet insurance with unlimited coverage limit options.

Keep reading to find out more about the company’s background, insurance coverage options, and pricing and our recommendation on whether Figo is the best pet insurance company for you and your furry friend.

Figo, which is available in all 50 states and D.C., might be a good option if you’re looking to avoid co-pays or out-of-pocket expenses during a claim beyond your deductible.

If you’re not sure which pet insurance company to use, we recommend getting a quote from our top rated pet insurance providers.

Additionally, Figo created a cloud-based mobile app called Pet Cloud for customers to connect with other pet parents, share images, chat with live vets 24/7, and explore pet-friendly places in their area, such as parks, day cares, and restaurants.

Figo policyholders can be confident in their coverage since Figo’s pet insurance policies are underwritten by the Independence American Insurance Company (IAIC), which has an A- for financial strength by A.M. Best and an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau (BBB).

• Toxic ingestion
• Poisoning
• Bite wounds
• Gastric torsion
• Ligament rupture
• Dental trauma
• Burns
• Broken bones
• Genetic conditions
• Chronic conditions
• Congenital conditions
• Cancer

Covered treatments must be considered medically necessary and related to an accident or illness. Here are some examples of the covered procedures and treatments in all three of the plans offered by Figo:

• Surgery
• X-rays
• CT scans
• Ultrasounds
• Lab tests
• Hospitalization
• Prescription medications
• Endodontic treatment for dental injuries
• Pet ambulance transportation
• Euthanasia if necessary for human reasons
• Orthodontic treatment
• Acupuncture

Each plan includes the same accident and illness coverage but is separated based on annual limits and lifetime coverage caps. Here are the annual and lifetime limits for each separate plan:

• Essential Plan: $5,000 annual benefit
• Preferred Plan: $10,000 annual benefit
• Ultimate Plan: Unlimited annual and lifetime benefit

In addition to these standard plans, Figo offers additional coverage to pay for added costs from consultations, exams, vet visits, or diagnostics related to eligible accidents or illnesses. In some states, Figo offers the Extra Care Pack, which covers cremation, lost pet advertising, vacation cancellation fees, boarding fees, pet theft replacement, and third-party property damage liability.

You can also add wellness or preventative care coverage to your policy for things like vaccines, bloodwork, fecal tests, urinalysis, annual check-ups, and microchipping. The table below shows the specific limits for each treatment included in the Basic and Plus wellness plans and their standard monthly costs.

Coverage Exclusions

Like all other pet insurance companies, Figo doesn’t cover any pre-existing conditions, which it defines in a sample policy as “a chronic condition, injury, or illness with clinical signs observed by you or your veterinary provider within 12 months of or prior to the policy’s effective date and waiting period.” This includes any undiagnosed conditions.

Figo also excludes coverage for treatments related to hip dysplasia and orthopedic conditions during the first six months of your policy.

Your preferences can also affect the pricing of the exam fees add-on, which is typically around $4–$10 extra per month. When available, the Extra Care Pack is usually a flat rate of $6.62 per month, regardless of your dog or cat’s breed.

Here are a few sample premiums for four-year-old dog and cat breeds located in Raleigh, North Carolina, with a $500 annual deductible and 80% reimbursement rate:

*All sample quotes are for four-year-old pets located in Raleigh, North Carolina, with a $500 deductible and 80% reimbursement rate

Discounts

Figo provides a 5% discount for each additional pet that you add to your policy. For companies with more discounts, look to Embrace for its military discount or Lemonade for 10% off your premium when bundling with homeowners insurance.

Here are some reviews from existing Figo customers:

David S. on Trustpilot:

“I was skeptical about getting insurance for my cat. After some research I chose Figo. So far I am very happy with them. I put in two claims and both were paid in a timely fashion. When I had to call to ask about a claim, the representative was very nice and helpful.”

Adrienne M. on the BBB:

“I have Figo for two dogs. My policy is one year old and is just renewing in August. I have never made a claim, [my] policy is one year old, my dog is only three years old in excellent health, and my policy increased almost 100%. [It] went up from $38 to $69 per month. They gave me a low rate and then hiked it way up at the first opportunity. I can understand a small yearly increase, but this is unreasonable. If I could rate them lower than 1 star I would have. Buyer, beware.”

The This Old House Reviews team is dedicated to thorough, in-depth reviews of each product or service that we detail in our content. Determined to build trust with our readers through transparency, accuracy, and accountability, we’ve built a detailed rating system to score pet insurance brands. Included in this methodology are the following six factors with their respective scoring weights:

• Coverage (25)
• Plan options (20)
• Monthly cost (20)
• Company reputation (15)
• Customer service (10)
• Species eligibility (10)

Our researchers keep all data in each company’s score up to date, making any changes to our content when necessary to provide our readers with the most accurate information on relevant metrics such as plan options, customer service, reputation, and monthly pet insurance premiums.

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