Will Pet Insurance Cover New World Screwworm Infestation? | Insurify

Will Pet Insurance Cover New World Screwworm Infestation? | Insurify addresses whether pet insurance would help if animals contract new world screwworm (NWS). The article says NWS has not affected domestic animals in the United States for nearly 60 years, but that since June 3 federal authorities have confirmed at least 20 cases in Texas and New Mexico. It adds that most identified cases involve cattle, sheep, and goats, though it notes one known infestation in a dog. With that limited dog case, pet owners may be concerned about risk to companion animals, and whether coverage would apply if a dog or cat develops an infestation. The piece frames the question around uncertainty in how policies respond to NWS exposure.