Pet Insurance Australia review
- Maximum yearly benefit
- $30,145
- Reimbursement rate
- 80%
- Routine Care
- Yes
Summary
Pet Insurance Australia is one of the only insurers to automatically include routine care and cover your pet for up to $31,145 per year – the highest limit available.
Pros
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It can cover up to $31,145 of eligible vet bills per year. This makes it the highest limit available out of 67 policies.
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Out of 15 policies we looked at, PIA's Major Medical policy is the only one to automatically include routine care with an annual limit towards teeth cleaning and vaccinations.
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It was a highly commended brand in the Finder Awards for features.
Cons
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The Essential plan's $6,000 annual benefit limit may not be enough for some.
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Its routine care annual limit might not be enough to cover everything your pet needs.
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If your pet has a chronic pre-existing condition, you won't be covered by Pet Insurance Australia. This is common across all pet insurers.
Details
Key Details
| Product Name | PIA Major Medical Cover |
| Accidental injury | |
| Routine Care | Yes |
| Lifetime Cover | |
| Reimbursement rate | 80% |
| Annual Benefit | $45 for flea/tick/worm control, $30 for vaccinations or health check, $10 for FeLv/Fiv test or urinalysis, $10 for heartworm test or blood screen. Plus $50 for one other treatment. |
| Cooling Off Period | 21 days |
| Cruciate Ligament Benefit | $5,000 |
| Excess options | Choice of $0, $100, $200 and $500 |
| Emergency Boarding | $1,200 |
| Consultations and Vet Visits | $500 |
Eligibility
| Minimum Age (Weeks) | 9 |
| Maximum Entry Age (Years) | 8 |
Discounts
| Multi-Pet Discount | 5% |
If you want comprehensive cover, PIA's Major Medical policy could be ideal for you. It scored very highly in our Finder Awards and gives you a lot for your money.
"I had a positive experience when using Pet Insurance Australia pet insurance on my dog Cola who was having stomach issues and needed to stay at the emergency vet. My claim was automatically processed, which made life so much easier. I've previously had vet bills without pet insurance which can really eat into savings. As someone who would do anything for his dog, this policy gives me a lot of peace of mind. "
Get free pet insurance for the first 3 months
Up to 15% Multi-Pet Discount
What do Australians think of Pet Insurance Australia pet insurance brand?
- 4.16/5 overall for Customer Satisfaction — higher than the average of 4.15
- 4.34/5 for Trust — lower than the average of 4.39
- 4.19/5 for Customer Service — higher than the average of 4.16
Based on Pet Insurance Australia pet insurance brand scores in Finder's 2024 Customer Satisfaction Awards.
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Congratulations, PIA!
Pet Insurance Australia received the highly commended award for 'Pet Insurance - Comprehensive' in the 2024 Product Awards.
Full list of 2024 winnersWhy compare pet insurance with Finder?
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How much does a Pet Insurance Australia policy cost?
As part of the 2024 Finder Pet Insurance Awards, our experts analysed over 100 quotes. On average, Bow Wow Meow was the second cheapest pet insurance of all providers. See how it stacks up below.
Keep in mind, the below prices are based on a fictional pet profile and your own quote will differ. The best pet insurance for you may also depend on more than price so be sure to read the product disclosure statement (PDS).
| Provider | Annual cost | Apply |
|---|---|---|
 | $1,188 | Get quote |
 | $1,239 | Get quote |
 | $1,610 | Get quote |
 | $1,397 | Get quote |
 | $774 | |
 | $1,284 | More info |
 | $1,566 | More info |
 | $1,179 | More info |
 | $1,178 |
Frequently asked questions
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Gary Ross Finder
Editor, Insurance
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