Nationwide Pet Insurance
Middlebury College is pleased to offer Voluntary Pet Insurance through Nationwide!
877-738-7874
Employees have two plan options for enrolling in Nationwide Pet Insurance
Benefits of Pet Insurance through Nationwide:
Comprehensive Coverage: Options include coverage for accidents, illnesses, and wellness (annual visits, vaccinations).
Flexible Premiums: Your premium is based on your pet’s age, breed, and location.
Reimbursement Options: Choose from 50%, 70%, or 80% reimbursement levels for your covered pet claims.
Wide Range of Pets: Coverage is available not only for dogs and cats but also for avian and exotic pets.
• You can visit any vet, anywhere. You will also have access to the VetHelpline® app—a 24/7 video chat service with licensed veterinary professionals.
• See plan documents and contact Nationwide for complete details.
- Members get discounts on pet prescriptions, while enjoying the convenience of automatic claim submission.
® app - Members also have access to a 24/7 video chat service to get guidance from licensed veterinary professionals at no additional cost.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Nationwide Pet Insurance work?
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What is covered by Pet Insurance?
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Are pre-existing conditions covered by Pet Insurance?
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How can I get a quote and enroll?
Visit or call 877-738-7874.
What if I have more questions?
Reach out to Nationwide or review their FAQ .
Key Pet Insurance Details
- Enrollment is available year-round.
- You may enroll anytime directly with Nationwide and then Nationwide will share your coverage effective date as well as when you can expect your first deduction to occur.
- Enroll directly with Nationwide, pay through payroll deduction.
- Visit or call 877-738-7874 to get a quote and sign up for Pet Insurance
- Cats and Dogs may be completed online.
- Birds and exotic pets will require a phone call.
- As you enroll or get quotes, you will need your person number which is on your payslip or ID Badge.
- Nationwide will provide the Benefits Team at GMHEC with your per paycheck premium amount and date to begin deducting them.
- You will see the premiums deducted each paycheck per the Nationwide schedule based on your enrollment date.
- Visit or call 877-738-7874 to get a quote and sign up for Pet Insurance
- File claims directly with Nationwide.
- Members are able to visit any vet, anywhere, submit a claim to Nationwide, and then get reimbursed for eligible expenses.
- After the coverage starts per your policy effective date set up with Nationwide. Participants enrolled will submit claims to submitmyclaim@petinsurance.com
- Direct questions to Nationwide: 877-738-7874.
Questions?
Nationwide Pet Insurance should be your first point of contact as this benefit is a direct contract between them and their members: 877-738-7874.
The Benefits Team at GMHEC is here to support our benefits related questions - Monday through Friday from 8:15am - 5:00pm EST.
benefits@gmhec.org
802-443-5485
The Green Mountain Higher Education Consortium (GMHEC) is a collaborative endeavor of Champlain College, Middlebury College and Saint Michael’s College. Your Benefits Team is your resource for benefits enrollment, ongoing questions, benefits support throughout the year, and well-being programming.
