Cat Health Insurance
A good insurance for all cat owners. If you have this insurance, you will receive compensation for medical expenses resulting from an illness or accident.
- Period of purchase: When a cat is between the age of 8 weeks and 5 years.
- Insurance amount: The insurance amount of Cat Health Insurance is a fixed amount which is stated on the quote, the insurance policy and the renewal receipt. The insurance amount will remain unchanged until the cat reaches the age of 7 years, after which it will decrease by 20% annually.
- Duration: Once the cat reaches the age of 10, the insurance is cancelled and will not be renewed.
- Own risk: You must pay a deductible in respect of each loss for which you are compensated under the Cat Health Insurance. Your deductible is a fixed amount plus 10% of the medical costs. You do not need to pay the fixed amount again in respect of medical costs, regardless of the number of visits to the veterinarian, until 100 days have passed since the first visit. Details of your deductible can be found on the quote, the insurance policy and the renewal receipt.
- Other Cat Insurances.
The insurance covers
- Medical cost for examination and treatment due to illness or accident.
- The cost of a caesarean section which is medically necessary, but never more than two per female cat.
- The cost of castration or sterilization that are medically necessary due to certain diseases.
- The cost of plastic surgery which is medically necessary.
- The cost of treatment of teeth that break due to an accident.
The insurance does not cover
- Costs due to pre-existing diseases or accidents that occurred before the insurance took effect.
- The cost of preventive procedures and regular examinations.
- Costs due to mental illness, behavioural disorders or temperament defects.
- Costs due to a surcharge on medical expenses if the assistance of a veterinarian is requested outside daytime working hours unless there is an urgent need.
- The cost of MRI and CT scans.
- Costs due to gum disease, dental care, dental repairs or dental defects.
- Costs due to fodder, supplements and health- and hygiene products.
- Cost due to travel and transportation for treatment and inspection.
- Cost due to physiotherapy and rehabilitation.
- Cost due to prescriptions, invoices, certificates or medical records.
Please note that the above list is not exhaustive. Further information can be found in the insurance terms.
In case of discrepancy between this list and the insurance terms, the insurance terms applies.
Insurance Terms and other Information
The insurance terms is your contract with VIS. It is important to thoroughly read the terms and understand what is covered and what is not, before purchasing the insurance.