
PRUChoice Furkid Care Insurance - Upgraded
Special Features#
Medical Expenses
Up to HK$90,000 per policy year, including medical expenses such as CT scan and MRI scan
Third Party Legal Liability Highest Coverage in Hong Kong^
Up to HK$3,000,000 per policy year
Emergency Pet Sitting Care
Exclusive in Pet Insurance^ Reimburse the cost of pet sitting for the insured furry kid in Hong Kong at a licensed pet sitting facility for trip delays over 2 consecutive days
Funeral Expenses
Reimburse cost of cremation, funeral services for the insured furry kid in Hong Kong
^ The statement regarding “Highest Coverage in Hong Kong” and “Exclusive in Pet Insurance” is based on a comparison of pet protection plans among major insurance companies in Hong Kong as of November 2024.
# Terms and conditions apply. For product information, please refer to the terms and conditions set out in the product brochure and specimen policy.
What is PRUChoice Furkid Care Insurance
- Designed for doggies or kitties aged between 13 weeks and 8 years old
- Accept kitties without microchip
- Total Medical Expenses up to HK$90,000 per policy year
- Cover vet consultation, surgery, clinic/hospital confinement, diagnostic tests such as X-ray, ultrasound and laboratory test (including CT scan and MRI scan) fee
- If the insured furry kid unfortunately conceives cancer or heart diseases, we will provide Chemotherapy and Heart Diseases Treatment Benefit to cover the cost of necessary treatment as recommended by a licensed vet
- Uniform co-payment percentage for furry kids aged 8 or belowThird Party Legal Liability up to HK$3,000,000 per policy year
- Includes Emergency Pet Sitting Care
Why need to have pet insurance?
According to the results of the "Hong Kong Furkid Protection Survey" released by Prudential in April 2024, as many as 86.5% of furry kid owners have not purchased insurance for their pets. Among them, over 40% of furry kid owners rely on savings to cover pet-related expenses, while more than 30% of furry kid owners have not purchased insurance due to the complicated claims process. In fact, many furry kid owners underestimate the cost of pet treatment. Here are two pet cases listed for reference:
Pet insurance case study
Case 1: Cancer Treatment - Breast Cancer
An 8-year-old dog was diagnosed with breast cancer, with total medical expenses amounting to HK$95,527. This includes outpatient and surgical costs of HK$88,207 (assuming one surgery, X-ray examination, ultrasound examination, and laboratory tests), hospitalization costs of HK$6,520 (4 days), and veterinary consultation fees of HK$800 (assuming one consultation).
Prudential's PRUChoice Furkid Care - Plan B# provides comprehensive pet medical insurance to alleviate the burden of pet medical expenses for pet owner. After deducting a 30% co-payment, the eligible compensation amount is up to HK$64,304, helping pet owners reduce most of the medical expenses, allowing them to focus more on their pet's recovery without worrying too much about the high medical costs.
In addition to the above expenses, PRUChoice Furkid Care also covers#:
- Hospitalization for Anaesthesia and CT scans
- A series of chemotherapy treatments and follow-up examinations after surgery
CT scans and MRI scans are widely used for the diagnosis of cancer and other diseases and are covered by PRUChoice Furkid Care , with a maximum compensation of up to HK$10,000 per visit!
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Medical Expenses (HK$) |
PRUChoice Furkid Care - Plan B# Reimburse Amount (After Deducting 30% Co-payment) (HK$) |
A. Clinical and Surgical Expenses: |
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|
- Lab Tests Fee*^ |
$19,150 |
$13,405 |
- X-Ray and Ultrasound*^ |
$4,500 |
$3,150 |
- Anaesthetist Fee |
$730 |
$511 |
- Surgical Fee |
$45,240 |
$31,668 |
- Medication |
$18,587 |
$13,010 |
B. Room and Board^: |
$6,520 |
$2,000 |
C. Veterinary Consultation Fees*^: |
$800 |
$560 |
Total Medical Expenses |
$95,527 |
Eligible Reimburse Amount up |
Case 2:Intervertebral Disc Herniation
A 6-year-old dog suffers from severe intervertebral disc herniation, with total medical expenses amounting to $140,300. This includes outpatient and surgical costs of $131,380 (assuming one surgery, X-ray examination, ultrasound examination, MRI scan, and laboratory tests), hospitalization costs of $6,520 (assuming 4 days), and veterinary consultation fees of $2,400 (assuming 6 consultations).
After deducting a 30% co-payment, the eligible compensation amount under PRUChoice Furkid Care - Plan B# is up to $84,646!
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Medical Expenses (HK$) |
Amount to be reimbursed under PRUChoice Furkid Care - Plan B# (after deducting 30% co-payment) (HK$) |
A. Clinical and Surgical Expenses: |
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|
- Lab Tests Fee*^ |
$19,150 |
$13,405 |
- X-Ray and Ultrasound*^ |
$4,500 |
$3,150 |
- MRI scan |
$30,000 |
$10,000 |
- Anaesthetist Fee |
$730 |
$511 |
- Surgical Fee |
$70,000 |
$49,000 |
- Medication |
$7,000 |
$4,900 |
B. Room and Board^: |
$6,520 |
$2,000 |
C. Veterinary Consultation Fees*: |
$2,400 |
$1,680 |
Total Medical Expenses |
$140,300 |
Eligible Reimburse Amount up |
Note: The above information is for illustrative and general reference purposes only. The actual claim amount will depend on the actual treatment received and the related costs incurred in each individual case.
#The coverage is subject to the respective policy terms and conditions. For detailed product information, please refer to the terms and conditions set out in the product brochure and specimen policy.
*Maximum limit per visit
^ Section 1-D Chemotherapy and Heart Diseases Treatment Benefit will indemnify the Insured against the incurred additional cost in excess of the maximum limit per visit under Section 1-A. vi. X-Ray, Ultrasound and Laboratory Tests Fee, the maximum limit per day under Section 1 – B. Room and Board and/or the maximum limit per visit under Section 1 – C Veterinary Consultation, up to $10,000 ($5,000 per visit).
Pet Iinsurance Comparison#
Benefits |
Maximum Limits per policy year |
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Plan A |
Plan B |
Section 1 – "PAWcare" Medical Expenses |
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|
Co-payment* |
30% |
|
We reimburse the medical expenses in Hong Kong arising out of illness or bodily injury of the insured furry kid |
35,000 |
90,000 |
A. Clinical and Surgical Expenses^ |
35,000 |
90,000 |
B. Room and Board |
3,500 |
7,000 |
C. Veterinary Consultation |
8,000 |
16,000 |
D. Chemotherapy and Heart Diseases Treatment Benefit |
5,000 |
10,000 |
Section 2 – "PAWhaviour" Third Party Legal Liability |
1,500,000 |
3,000,000 |
Excess (per claim) |
3000 |
|
Section 3 – "PAWradise" Funeral Expenses |
1,500 |
3,000 |
Section 4 – "PAWcation" Emergency Pet Sitting Care |
1,500 |
3,000 |
* A percentage of any claims, of which the amount shall be borne by you under Section 1 – "PAWcare" Medical Expenses.
^ X-Ray, Ultrasound and Lab Tests Fee (including CT and MRI scans) (For each visit up to HK$5,000 for Plan A or HK$10,000 for Plan B)
#For detailed product information, please refer to the terms and conditions set out in the product brochure and specimen policy.
Product Brochure
Privileged offers*
A range of privileged offers on health and wellness in Hong Kong including:
Pet shops, pet services, pet-friendly restaurants, wellness program for furry kids and their parents.
* Prudential reserves the right to change the above privileged offers from time to time without prior notice.
Privileged offers
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Notes
PRUChoice Furkid Care is underwritten by Prudential General Insurance Hong Kong Limited (“Prudential”). The copyrights of the contents of this webpage are owned by Prudential.
This information is for reference only and does not constitute any contract or any part thereof between Prudential and any other parties. Regarding other details and the terms and conditions of this insurance, please refer to the policy document. Prudential will be happy to provide a specimen of the policy document upon your request. In the event of any inconsistency between Chinese and English versions of all terms and conditions, the English version shall prevail.
The product features and premiums of PRUChoice Furkid Care are only applicable on or after 22 March 2024.
Frequently Asked Question
What does pet medical insurance cover?
- "PAWcare" Medical Expenses:
Reimburse the medical expenses in Hong Kong arising out of illness or bodily injury of the insured furry kid - "PAWhaviour" Third Party Legal Liability:
Protect you, your family members and your domestic helper against legal liability in Hong Kong in respect of third party/ third party's furry kid bodily injury and/ or property damage arising out of negligence as a furry kid owner - "PAWradise" Funeral Expenses:
Reimburse cost of cremation, funeral services, handling charges from licensed vet or funeral service providers in handling the remains of the insured furry kid in Hong Kong - "PAWcation" Emergency Pet Sitting Care:
In case of the insured furry kid owner is hospitalised for over 2 consecutive days, or experiences delay of return to Hong Kong in an overseas travel trip whilst the delay is due to terrorist attack, natural disaster or mechanical/structural defect of aircraft for over 2 consecutive days, this plan will reimburse the cost of pet sitting of the insured furry kid in Hong Kong at a licensed pet sitting facility
What are the requirement for applying insurance?
If the insured pet is a dog or cat with a microchip, the policyholder must provide the following pet information at the time of insurance application:
- Name
- Breed
- Gender
- Age
- Whether neutered
- Microchip number
If the insured pet is a cat without a microchip, the policyholder must provide the following pet information at the time of insurance application to expedite the underwriting process:
- Name
- Breed
- Gender
- Age
- Whether neutered
- Supporting documents - Vaccination records/medical records (including the pet's name, breed, gender, age/date of birth, and the owner's full name, which must match the policyholder's full name)
Can buy pet insurance without a chip?
This plan accepts kitties without microchip. ^
^If the insured cat is without microchip, the cat must be clearly identified with satisfactory documentary proof as required by us from time to time (including but not limited to application and claim submissions) that it is the same cat insured under the Policy throughout the entire period of insurance. Such satisfactory documentary proof includes but not limited to vaccination documents, medical records and receipts issued by a licensed vet stating all the necessary identification information of the cat such as its name, breed, sex, age/date of birth and owner’s full name (which must be the same as policyholder’s full name).
Do pet insurance policies provide lifetime coverage?
Some pet insurance policies in the market promise lifetime renewal. However, "lifetime renewal" only means insurance company do not have a preset maximum renewal age, it does not equal to guaranteed to cover for life. Customers need to pay attention to the policy terms that may specifies the insurance company reserve the right to not renew or terminate the policy. Additionally, there may be clauses for chronic diseases, where after policy renew, the chronic disease may no longer be covered, causing pet owners to face unexpected expenses.
How do I make a pet insurance claim?
As an individual customer, you can submit a claim application easily via eClaim. Simply register and log in to myPrudential on your mobile phone or computer and upload your claim forms and the relevant documents within 31 days after the incident. What's more, you can also check claim status, and access your policy details anytime, anywhere.
Is there an age limit for PRUChoice Furkid Care pet insurance?
You can insure your pets as young as 13 weeks to 8 years old under this plan. Some pet insurance policies in the market have an entry threshold of 6 months (24 weeks), so this plan provides coverage for younger pets. Even if the pet reaches 8 years old, the policy can still be renewed annually, but it will be subject to underwriting terms and conditions.
What is the pet insurance waiting period?
Section 1 - "PAWcare" Medical Expenses coverage has a waiting period. For claims due to illnesses (excluding cancer), the illness must first occur after the 30-day waiting period from the policy effective date. For claims due to cancer, the cancer must first occur after the 180-day waiting period from the policy effective date. For claims due to bodily injury, the injury must first occur after the 7-day waiting period from the policy effective date.
If I want to switch my pet insurance to Prudential, are there any switching offers available?
If the insured pet has been continuously covered by a similar medical insurance policy from another insurance company in Hong Kong for at least one year immediately before the effective date of this policy, the waiting period for the policy can be waived.
Can I apply for insurance if my pet has a previous illness?
Any illness, injury or physical condition which has existed before policy effective date in respect of the insured furry kid, which presented signs or symptoms of which you have been aware or should have reasonably been aware are not covered.