Nationwide Pet Insurance
Middlebury College is pleased to offer Voluntary Pet Insurance through Nationwide!
benefits.petinsurance.com/middlebury
877-738-7874
Employees have two plan options to enroll in – My Pet Protection® and My Pet Protection® with Wellness500.
My Pet Protection is a medical plan that offers an annual benefit of $7,500 for eligible veterinary bills related to accidents, injuries and illnesses, including emergency clinics and specialists.
My Pet Protection with Wellness500 offers the same protection as the medical plan, and also includes coverage for preventive care. With this plan, up to $500 of the annual $7,500 benefit can be used for wellness, including checkups, flea and heartworm preventives, vaccinations, spay and neuter and more.
Bird and exotic pet coverage is also available, contact Nationwide or see plan documents for more information.
Pet Rx Express - Members get discounts on pet prescriptions, while enjoying the convenience of automatic claim submission.
VetHelpline® 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?
Watch this 35 second video.
What is My Pet Protection?
Watch this under-2 minute video.
What is covered by Pet Insurance?
Visit https://www.petinsurance.com/whats-covered/ to learn more.
Are pre-existing conditions covered by Pet Insurance?
Watch this 3+ minute video.
How can I get a quote and enroll?
Visit https://benefits.petinsurance.com/middlebury or call 877-738-7874.
What if I have more questions?
Reach out to Nationwide or review their FAQ webpage or our Resource Guide.
Key Pet Insurance Details
- Enrollment is available year-round.
- You may enroll anytime after 10/1/2024 and if you enroll by 12/15/24 your coverage will be effective 1/1/2025 and your deductions would be in the first paycheck of 2025.
- If you enroll anytime after 12/15/24 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 benefits.petinsurance.com/middlebury 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 benefits.petinsurance.com/middlebury 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 (on 1/1/25 if you enroll before 12/15/24), 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.
