New California law requires pet insurers to be more transparent about coverage and costs
California’s new bill requires transparency from pet insurance companies.
2 min read
Sep 27, 2024
Aylea Wilkins
Editor
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6Years with Bankrate
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10Years of editorial experience
EXPERTISE
- Personal finance
- Debt relief
- Student loans
- Personal loans
- Student financial aid
EDUCATION
- Bachelor of European Studies from Brigham Young University
Living a joyful, fulfilling life is easier achieved when you make smart financial decisions that support who you want to be.
— Aylea Wilkins
Aylea Wilkins has worked at Bankrate since 2019. She currently edits articles on a variety of topics. Previously, she has edited Bankrate articles on insurance, personal loans, home equity loans and student loans.
Aylea has extensive editorial experience covering personal finance, business and marketing. Her career includes time as a copywriter for small businesses to improve their search engine optimization, freelance writing, website editing for small businesses and even an internship at Walt Disney World. Throughout her career, she has focused on helping readers find greater joy in their lives, often through making smart decisions on the road to financial freedom.
Outside of work, Aylea is extremely passionate about children's literature and literacy. She volunteers with reading organizations, keeps tabs on the latest in children's literature and reviews books on Goodreads and NetGalley. She can often be found planning another Disney vacation or working on the young adult novel she hopes to publish.
Living a joyful, fulfilling life is easier achieved when you make smart financial decisions that support who you want to be.
— Aylea Wilkins
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Reimbursement methods in pet insurance
Pet reimbursement can come in different percentages depending on your plan.
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Does pet insurance cover microchipping?
Pet insurance companies sometimes cover microchipping, but some plans don’t.
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Is accident only or accident and illness pet insurance right for you?
Pet insurance plans come in two basic options to decide between.
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What a bank levy is and how it works
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