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  • Customer Service
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pdjones

pdjonesGreater Melbourne (Metropolitan), VIC

  • 25 reviews

Terrible

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Never deal with this company. They say they are membership focussed but really they are just agents for privately owned insurance companies. They take your money and never pay without several phone calls and resending of already sent documents. When I cancelled they kept charging my account without my permission. Luckily I saw this and after a fight, I managed to get my money back. Definitely not an honest company.

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Value for Money
Claim MadeYes
Claim Resolution Time1-2 months
Claim DateAugust 2022
Claim ApprovedYes
Number of Pets2 pets
Pet Type(s) InsuredDog
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pdjones
pdjones

I tried to send a message to the address given but was unable to. I have spent enough time on this in any case. It is up to you to improve your service, not me.

KMT

KMTGreater Melbourne (Inner), VIC

  • 5 reviews

Groundhog Day

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Claim MadeYes
Claim DateJanuary 2020
Claim ApprovedNo
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Ian Mac

Ian MacSouth East Queensland, QLD

  • 2 reviews

HCF Pet Insurance

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Transparency
Customer Service
Value for Money
Claim MadeYes
Claim Resolution Time1-2 weeks
Claim DateMay 2022
Claim ApprovedNo
Number of Pets1 pets
Pet Type(s) InsuredDog
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leonie walton

leonie waltonSouthwest, VIC

  • 2 reviews

Stay away ..

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I had been with HCF for a few years and not one claim with my two dogs
I just recently tried to make a claim
For a Non pre exisiting problem
And I proved it was Non exisiting by sending them vet reports from previous vets. They Never pay they keep requesting more vet info that you simply don’t have
If your dogs not sick why would I attend a vet apart from routine injections etc
After 7 attempts of trying to explain this
I cancelled my insurance ... funny they did that via email in one day hmmmmm
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Value for Money
Claim MadeNo
Number of Pets2 pets
Pet Type(s) InsuredDog
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Snuflepagus M.

Snuflepagus M.Sydney, NSW

Absolutely Horrible

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Claim MadeYes
Claim Resolution Time2-4 weeks
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Above and Beyond

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Emmerose fronted my call:
was finalising a claim as there there were missing information that that the insurers needed;
She put me on hold to check - when she came back on - she had contacted the Vet on my behalf and organised what was required - no more stress on me.
Very touched by the extra effort !

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CpB.

CpB.Metropolitan Adelaide, SA

Awesome so quick and without any fuss.

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We were a bit nervous taking out Pet insurance, you hear a lot of horror stories about companies refusing to pay up. I can honestly say I was more than surprised with the great service HCF gave us when we made multiple claims for our puppies elbow displaysia only months after joining. The refunds were prompt and easy payment being reimbursed within the week. Thank you so much HCF for making a difficult time so much easier. We are with you for the long run. Cannot recommend HCF enough. We now have our health insurance with HCF as well.

Claim MadeYes
Claim Resolution Time<1 week
Claim DateMarch 2022
Claim ApprovedYes
DanK

DanKSouth East Queensland, QLD

  • 2 reviews

Slow Claims Process

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I lodged my claim on 9/1/2019 and uploaded necessary documents via Portal. Since then I have constantly been asked for the same information even though on two occasions HCF Staff contacted my Vet directly in order to obtain information and I was verbally advised everything was OK. I also personally emailed outstanding items required and was advised by reply email on Monday 11/2 that everything was ok and claim was being processed. Then on 16/2 I was advised by same customer support officer that advised everything was OK that now it is not OK as they were still waiting on outstanding Invoice.

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Value for Money
Claim MadeYes
Claim Resolution Time1-2 months
Claim DateJanuary 2022
Claim ApprovedNo
Number of Pets1 pets
Pet Type(s) InsuredCat
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Incredibly difficult claims process-repeat requests for the same information

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We have had pet insurance for our dog for around 5 years. This year was our first claim and it seems that we repeatedly get requests for the same information that has already been provided. Almost a month later and we are still no closer to a result; I suspect HCF just try to make life so difficult you can’t be bothered chasing the money anymore. We have had terrible service, I would not recommend at all!

Insurance claim madeYes
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Hairyboy

HairyboyGold Coast

Easy and fast claim

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Insurance claim madeYes

Nothing but satisfied

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Once the policy was set up after cat vet history supplied, I’ve had every claim processed within a few days to 2 weeks. Claims from vaccinations, dental clean to paralysis tick poisoning paid. Can’t expect any better service.

Insurance claim madeYes
Amy B

Amy BMelbourne

Don't bother trying to ring to discuss a claim the service is appalling

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Insurance claim madeYes
1 comment
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Hi Amy,
Thank you for getting in touch. I’m sorry to hear you’re frustrated and have had this experience. Can you please let us know your membership number, by sending an email to [email protected] and we can look into this for you?
Many thanks
Steph

Fabian P

Fabian PSydney

Excellent Pet Insurance - Quick Claims Payment

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I cannot speak highly enough of HCF. We have been with them for the past 4 1/2 years for our dog Jesse and and they are always so helpful. Every claim is processed quickly and we have never had any issues. I highly recommend them to any pet owner wanting peace of mind. Also the dental option comes in handy and is definitely worth it!!

Insurance claim madeYes
Mila

MilaChapel Hill

They are experts in making life difficult!!!

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Poor vale for money. Terrible service. They make cancelling the policy difficult. Electronic renewals can't be cancelled unless you call the exactly 30 days before expiry not a day more!

Insurance claim madeYes
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Hi Mila,
Thank you for getting in touch and we're sorry to hear about your experience. We'd like to look into this for you. Please can you email your membership number to [email protected]?
Kind regards,
Rosannah

kylie t

kylie t

  • 2 reviews
  • 1 like

They Are Shockers Anything To Get Out Of Paying Even The Minor Amounts Of Money

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I put in a claim and my consultation was not covered because I mentioned to my vet at the end any tips for dogs that bite so they class it as a behavioural therapy consultation - they will do anything to argue with you every time. I hate to think what will happen if I ever have to put in a claim for a major incident - hopefully I will not have and they can just have their $10,000 I will end up paying them in the life of my insurance.

Insurance claim madeYes
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Not happy!

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Insurance claim madeYes
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pdjones

pdjonesGreater Melbourne (Metropolitan), VIC

  • 25 reviews

Cannot understand all the bad reviews.

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Insurance claim madeYes
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Kanye

KanyeBelconnen 2615, ACT

  • 42 reviews

Terrible

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You get 10% HCF member discount when you sign up end of the year the policy price go up. They just after the money,
most of the claims got rejected coz they don't cover it or they come up with some thing, only end up getting $80 routine care for the year. After paying over $600
Customer Support is 0 no help. Never ever recommending to anyone. Woolworths pet insurance way to go.

Insurance claim madeYes
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Kanye
Kanye

with a different provider thanks.

Subject Verb Object

Subject Verb ObjectGreater Melbourne (Metropolitan), VIC

  • 6 reviews
  • 10 likes

Claim Rejected.

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Insurance claim madeYes

Refused claim

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I purchased the premium policy to cover illness and accidents. When my dog had a temperature of 39.4 and was trying to tear his skin off I took him to the vet and was told he had a skin allergy to a flea bite. He was given an injection of antibiotics and tablets to take for 3 days.
The policy clearly states that skin allergies were covered under this policy but, was refused as it doesn't meet their criteria with no explanation as to what that criteria was. I am currently looking for a new insurer.

Insurance claim madeYes
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Tracy
Tracy

I have called and was told that even though skin allergies are on the policy. It's not covered if caused by flea or tick bites apparently

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Questions & Answers

Maggy

Maggyasked

Pet Insurance

We have discovered my dog has spleen nodule dysplasia and the vet has given us two options. First one is monthly ultrasounds to see if nodule has grown and if it has urgent surgery is need asap or will be fatal or to have the spleen removed now. We are going to go with removal of spleen as its too risky. The surgery and two days in hospital will cost approx. $5k. Will she be covered under illness policy and do we have to pay vet bill up front

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Tata

Tataasked

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I’ve stopped to pay my pets insurance payment because of financial difficulties from 5 months ago. Can I start the same plan from now?

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Renee

Reneeasked

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Hi, 2 questions.

1) What is the deal with a dog after 9 years? i have a puppy and have insured from the start but someone mentioned she won't be covered after 9yrs old?
2) what does "Routine" care mean and what can be claimed? Just the consultation fees for the vet? My vet "upsold me" their "special" care which means i get free consultaitons and vaccinations. but if this is already covered by my pet insurance (not the vaccinations), why would I bother with there "special" membership.

thanks
Renee

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Hi Renee,
Thanks for your questions.
To answer your first question, HCF members who sign up new pets over the age of 9 are not eligible for the illness cover. However, pets who have been insured for illness before they turn 9 years will continue to have the accidental injury and illness cover, provided there has been no break in the policy.

To answer your second question, if you have “Routine care” added to your policy, it covers set benefits as stated below:

• $50 Annual Benefit Limit for any ONE of the Following:
Desexing, Heartworm Control, Dew Claw Removal, Prescription Diets, Microchipping, Teeth Cleaning, Cremation/Burial, Council Registration Fees, Alternative Therapy

• Plus Annual Benefits for the Following:
 $30 for Vaccinations or Health Checks
 $10 for Heartworm Tests or Blood Screen
 $10 for feLV/Fiv Tests or Urinalysis
 $45 for Flea/Tick/Worm Control

I hope this information helps. If you have any other questions, please also feel free to call us on 1800 630 681.

Many thanks
Steph

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