Finding an appropriate health insurance plan for your pet can be a daunting and difficult process without the proper information about the various options and their pitfalls and benefits. The purchase of pet health insurance is becoming a wiser investment as the cost of health care rises for all. If you are anticipating that your pet, either because of its breed or individual situation could incur high health costs, a careful examination of the benefits of an insurance policy should be undertaken to decide if it is right for you and your pet.

The Basics of the Coverage

Branch Banking and Trust Insurance Services are offering pet health insurance policies through a partnership with Pets Best Insurance. Generally, BB & T generally describes the coverage as including: Accidents and illnesses, Acupuncture and chiropractic, Cancer treatments, Emergency and Specialist care, Prescription medications, MRI, CT scans and X-rays, Surgeries and hospitalization. Like many other companies, BB & T is also offering a policy that is often referred to as a wellness plan. Bestwellness is the name of the BB & T plan and it can start as with pets as young as 7 weeks old. This type of policy covers routine pet healthcare services like teeth cleaning, blood work and regular vet visits.

The Value of Purchasing Pet Health Insurance

The recognition among pet owners that pet health insurance is a wise investment is well documented on the ASPCA’s website. Their data talks about the frequency of the incidents of unexpected illness and accidents, as well as the average cost of health care in those unfortunate circumstances. The timing of accidents and illnesses can also make giving your pet the best care cost prohibitive. The cost of providing health care in an emergency for your pet can only rise in the future and may very well have reached a level that makes pet health insurance a must for any pet owner.