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RSPCA Economy

RSPCA Economy

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Description

Insurer
RSPCA
Policy
Economy
Underwriter
PetSure (Australia) Pty Ltd
Policy type
u0026#149; Limited injury coveru003cbru003eu0026#149; Comprehensive illness cover
Animals covered
Cats and dogs

Cover summary

Minimum age for new cover
8 weeks
Maximum age for new cover
8 years
Maximum benefit per year
$11,000.00
Benefit paid per claim
75% vet bill covered

Excesses

Excess
0

Covered events

Injury
u0026#149; Limited coveru003cbru003eu0026#149; No waiting periodu003cbru003eu003cbu003eCovers these specified injuries only:u003c/bu003eu003cbru003eu0026#149; motor vehicle incidentu003cbru003eu0026#149; burn or electrocutionu003cbru003eu0026#149; allergic reaction to insect/arachnid bitesu003cbru003eu0026#149; bone fractureu003cbru003eu0026#149; snake bite toxicityu003cbru003eu0026#149; traumatic ligament/tendon injuryu003cbru003eu0026#149; bite wound/fight wound abscessesu003cbru003eu0026#149; lacerations/abrasion of tissue, skin or mucous membrane due to external violence
Illness
u0026#149; Comprehensive coveru003cbru003eu0026#149; 30 day waiting period
Vet consults
Up to $300
Emergency treatment
1
Pre-existing conditions
Can be covered if condition is temporary, fully cured and pet is symptom-free for 18 months

Additional benefits

Routine care
Alternative therapies
Lost animal
Necessary euthanasia
1
Telehealth vet service
Legal liability

Conditions

Allergic reaction
1
Brachycephalic Airway Obstruction Syndrome
u0026#149; Coveredu003cbru003eu0026#149; Standard waiting periods
Behavioural conditions
Cancer
u0026#149; Coveredu003cbru003eu0026#149; Standard waiting periods
Cruciate ligament conditions
u0026#149; Coveredu003cbru003eu0026#149; Up to $3200 for treatment in ACT and NT or WAu003cbru003eu0026#149; Up to $2600 for treatment in NSW, Qld, SA and Tas or Vicu003cbru003eu0026#149; 6 month waiting period
Ear conditions
u0026#149; Coveredu003cbru003eu0026#149; Standard waiting periods
Eye conditions
u0026#149; Coveredu003cbru003eu0026#149; Standard waiting periods
Dental and oral health conditions
u0026#149; Not coveredu003cbru003eu0026#149; Does cover oral tumours
Ingestion of a foreign object
u0026#149; Coveredu003cbru003eu0026#149; Standard waiting periods
Heart conditions
u0026#149; Coveredu003cbru003eu0026#149; Standard waiting periods
Orthopaedic conditions
u0026#149; Coveredu003cbru003eu0026#149; Specifically covered injuries include bone fractureu003cbru003eu0026#149; Standard waiting periods
Patella luxation
u0026#149; Coveredu003cbru003eu0026#149; Standard waiting periods
Joint conditions
u0026#149; Coveredu003cbru003eu0026#149; Standard waiting periods
Intervertebral disc disease
u0026#149; Coveredu003cbru003eu0026#149; Standard waiting periods
Hereditary conditions
u0026#149; Coveredu003cbru003eu0026#149; Standard waiting periods
Pregnancy and obstetrics
Illness caused by parasites
u0026#149; Coveredu003cbru003eu0026#149; Covers conditions caused by allergic reaction to flea/tick/worm controlu003cbru003eu0026#149; Up to $1000 for tick paralysisu003cbru003eu0026#149; Standard waiting periods
Skin conditions
u0026#149; Coveredu003cbru003eu0026#149; Standard waiting periods
Snakebite
u0026#149; Covered as a specified injuryu003cbru003eu0026#149; Standard waiting periods
Vaccinatable Conditions
1