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LifestyleBasic Accident & Illness Cover
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You never know what kind of mischief your pet will get into. That’s why our Basic Accident & Illness Cover takes out the guesswork. Whether it’s an unexpected accident or an illness, you can enjoy life with your cat or dog knowing the care they need is always within reach.
Our Basic Accident & Illness Cover pays up to 60% of eligible vet bills when treating your furry buddy, helping you look out for your pet on any budget.
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What's covered?
Treatment for both specified accidental injuries and illnesses, excluding pre-existing conditions1.
Approved treatment from any registered vet in Australia.
Up to $12,000 a year (up to $2,000 per condition) in eligible veterinary costs
Once insured, you can renew your pet’s cover every year, as long as there are no gaps in your policy.
Extra benefits including overseas cover for your pet while travelling and emergency boarding if you’re unable to care for them.
What’s not covered?
Certain pre-existing conditions
Dental procedures
Behavioural problems
Elective treatments and procedures
Food and diets
Grooming
Pregnancy
Pet accessories
For full details about your policy and a list of all exclusions, please refer to the relevant Policy Booklet.
Why Australian Seniors
You and your family need insurance that delivers real value. With Australian Seniors, you get just that and more.
Peace of mind
Enjoy the confidence of knowing that your policy is backed by world-leading underwriters.
Award-winning insurance
We’ve got years of experience, helping you to protect your family and assets with award-winning products and award-winning service.
Dedicated to seniors
We believe insurance should meet your needs, not someone else’s. That’s why we focus on providing the best possible cover for Australians over 50.
Backed by experience
We’ve been doing what we love for years, just like you. Put yourself in good hands with Australian Seniors.
Pet Insurance FAQsFrequently Asked Questions
How old does my pet have to be for insurance?
You can cover your dog or cat as soon as they are eight weeks old. Please note that a maximum age limit also applies to our policies. For our Top or Essential Cover, your pet must be under nine years old to apply. For our Basic Accident & Illness Cover, your pet must be under 16 years old to apply.
Will my pet be covered when it gets older?
Yes. Once you have insurance for your pet, you can keep renewing your policy with us for the rest of its life – as long as we continue to offer the product, and there isn’t a break in your cover, with cover subject to the terms and conditions of your renewal policy.
Will I have to pay an excess?
No. There’s no excess to pay – so depending on your level of cover, you may get back up to 80% of all your eligible vet expenses.
Will my pet be covered for hereditary problems?
Hereditary and congenital conditions will eligible for cover if they have not shown noticeable signs, symptoms or an abnormality at any time before the first policy period or during any applicable waiting period.
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Lifestyle- If a condition exists or occurs before the commencement date of the first policy period or within an applicable waiting period, it may be excluded from cover as a pre-existing condition. Whether that is the case will depend on the nature and experience of the condition, and some conditions are eligible for review after an 18-month period – refer to your Policy Booklet for more information, terms and conditions.
- For as long as we continue to offer the product, provided there’s no breaks in cover, and subject to the terms and conditions of the renewal policy.
Protect your pet today
To find out how little it can cost you to provide quality care and treatment for your pet, talk to our friendly, Australian-based customer service team today. You can get a quote over the phone in minutes – call us on 1300 674 590.