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What written exclusions in Arch Insurance Company's pet insurance policy can lead to a denied claim?
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Under Arch Insurance Company’s filed form for Alaska (AK), claims may be denied for costs related to aesthetic, cosmetic, endodontic, or orthodontic dental services such as caps, crowns, crown amputation, fillings, implants, and root canals or planing [1]. Claims are also denied for anal sac (gland) expression and/or resection when no infection is present [1]. Boarding is not covered [1]. Breeding, pregnancy, whelping, or nursing are excluded [1]. Conditions occurring during a waiting period are not covered [1]. Cosmetic and elective prostheses or procedures, including claw removal, ear cropping, and tail docking, are excluded [1]. Dental cleanings are not covered unless used to treat a covered illness or covered by an applicable endorsement [1]. Experimental or investigational treatments or medications, including clinical trials not generally accepted in the veterinary medical community as effective or proven, are excluded [1]. Grooming or grooming supplies, such as non-prescription baths, ear cleanings, non-prescription shampoos, and nail trims, are not covered [1]. This does not appear in these excerpts — check the full policy for additional exclusions. Check your specific policy or contact Arch Insurance Company for details on exclusions.
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Where this comes from (1)
[1] Arch Insurance Company · AK · SERFF PERR-131004478 · p. 5 · Microchip Implantation
4. WHAT IS NOT COVERED A. We will not pay for costs associated with or resulting from the following: 1) Aesthetic, cosmetic, endodontic, or orthodontic dental services such as caps, crowns or crown amputation, fillings, implants and root canals or planing. 2) Anal sac (gland) expression and/or resection when no infection is present. 3) Boarding. 4) Breeding, pregnancy, whelping or nursing. 5) Conditions that occur during a waiting period. 6) Cosmetic and elective prostheses or procedures (including but not limited to claw removal, ear cropping and tail docking). 7) Dental cleanings unless used to treat a covered illness or covered by an applicable endorsement. 8) Experimental or investigational treatment or medication (including clinical trials) that is not generally accepted in the veterinary medical community as effective or proven. 9) Grooming or grooming supplies (including but not limited to non-prescription baths, ear cleanings, non-prescription shampoos and nail trims).
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