Exclusion Periods apply to certain benefits available under the Policy. Cover is only available after the Exclusion Period has elapsed.
a. | Accidental Injury (except Specified Conditions) | 1 day |
b. | Illness (except Specified Conditions) | 14 days |
c. | Optional Dental Illness | 14 days – pets under 1 year old or |
d. | Optional Behavioural Problems | 6 months |
e. | Specified Conditions | 6 months |
You may ask us to waive the Exclusion Period for some or all the Specified Conditions, and other Conditions (e.g. Dental Illness). When you take out a policy, we will provide an Application Form to apply for a reduction of Exclusion Period(s) for You and Your vet to complete.
Specified Conditions include cruciate ligament damage, intervertebral disc disease, hip dysplasia, patella luxation, elbow dysplasia, osteochondritis dissecans (OCD), cherry eye, entropion, ectropion, and Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome (BOAS) and Lumps. Lumps are not considered a Specified Condition if Your Pet was under one (1) year old on the First Date of Cover or when Your cover increased.