Brethren Insurance Services is now offering Pet Insurance for employees of churches, districts, camps, and other BBT employer groups through Nationwide, the largest carrier of this type of insurance. Enrollment will begin early in the fall.
Nationwide offers a basic plan called My Pet Protection that covers:
- Accidents and illness
- Hereditary and congenital conditions
- Cancer
- Dental diseases
- Behavioral treatments
- Therapeutic diets and supplements
- Specialty and ER coverage
- Choice of any veterinarian
- An annual deductible of $250
A second plan called My Pet Protection with Wellness includes all of the above as well as the following:
- Wellness exams
- Spaying or neutering
- Fleas and tick treatments
- Teeth cleaning
- Shots
Both programs have these added features:
- They will pay boarding and kennel fees if plan members are hospitalized as a result of illness or injury and need care for their pet while they are in the hospital.
- They will pay for advertising and a reward if an insured pet strays or is stolen
- They offer replacement cost up to $1,000 if the pet is stolen or cannot be found within 60 days
- They also cover veterinary expenses associated with the death (due to injury or illness) of an insured pet, including euthanasia, cremation, or burial, as well as the cost of another pet to take its place.
Pet insurance is available for dogs, cats, and other pets such as birds, certain reptiles, and more. There is also a vet helpline to offer 24/7 advice on matters from general pet health concerns to urgent care needs. If you work for an organization served by Brethren Insurance Services and want to sign up for this insurance, go to www.petinsurance.com/COBBT or call us at 800-746-1505 and ask for Jeremiah Thompson, director of Insurance Operations.