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Which documents does National Specialty Insurance Company's filed pet insurance policy require for a claim?

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National Specialty Insurance Company's filed pet insurance policy requires medical records and a veterinarian examination performed within fifteen (15) days from the Policy’s original effective date for a claim [1]. Failure to submit these required documents will result in a fifteen (15) day Waiting Period remaining applicable to the Policy [2]. It is also the policyholder’s responsibility to provide accurate and complete medical records for review [2]. This does not appear in these excerpts — check the full policy for additional required documents beyond medical records and the veterinarian examination.

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  1. [1] National Specialty Insurance Company · DE · SERFF STNA-133823015 · form PT CW 1000 12 23 · p. 12

    Failure to submit the required medical records, including the veterinarian examination performed within fifteen (15) days from the Policy’s original effective date, will result in a fifteen (15) day Waiting Period remaining applicable to your Policy.
  2. [2] National Specialty Insurance Company · LA · SERFF STNA-133823030 · form PT CW 1000 12 23 · p. 12 · National Specialty Insurance Co.

    d. If, upon review of the medical records and required veterinarian examination, We determine that the Pet’s medical history includes any Pre-existing Conditions or medical conditions that would have otherwise been subject to the Waiting Period, a fifteen (15) day Waiting Period will apply and coverage will not be provided for such Pre-existing Condition(s). e. It is Your responsibility to provide accurate and complete medical records for review. Failure to submit the required medical records, including the veterinarian examination performed within fifteen (15) days from the Policy’s original effective date, will result in a fifteen (15) day Waiting Period remaining applicable to your Policy.

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