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 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.
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 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.
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 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 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.
