Chewy adds wellness and insurance plans as it expands pet healthcare offerings – Seeking Alpha

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Chewy (NYSE:CHWY) announced the expansion of its insurance and wellness offering with CarePlus.
CarePlus is described as an exclusive suite of pet-first wellness and insurance plans that are now available in 31 states and will expand nationwide by late 2022.
Benefits of CarePlus include 24/7 access to Chewy’s (CHWY) customer care team for those seeking education on insurance and the ability to instantly connect with licensed veterinarians through Chewy’s telehealth service.
The wellness plans start at $20 a month and cover preventative care such as annual exams, vaccines and parasiticides. Insurance plans start at $20, $60 or $100 a month and provide pet parents with financial ease and peace of mind from accidents, unexpected illnesses and surgeries.
The company said CarePlus is the latest addition to Chewy’s (CHWY) growing health and wellness portfolio that is increasing access to affordable and high-quality pet healthcare.
“The launch of CarePlus is a significant step forward in our mission of making pet healthcare more affordable and accessible,” said Chewy exec Mita Malhotra.

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