For Pet Sitters & Dog Walkers

Real Health Coverage for the People Walking America's Dogs

Rover and Wag don't give you benefits. Neither does your private client roster. But you still need a primary care doctor, a dentist who answers when you chip a tooth on a leash handle, and a plan that covers you when you slip on ice during a 6am walk and tear your meniscus. Paw & Plan Health builds coverage around platform pet pros — ACA plans calibrated to gig-economy income, plus accident riders that pay you cash when a dog pulls you down.

Built for Platform Pet Pros

Full-time Rover and Wag sitters

We model your subsidy on your actual 1099 income net of deductions (mileage, supplies, share of phone bill). Most full-time platform sitters qualify for Silver plans in the $40–$120/mo range.

Hybrid pet pros (walking + house sitting + boarding)

Mixed income, multiple platforms, sometimes a W-2 side job. We aggregate everything into one MAGI estimate and quote a plan that covers you no matter which gig you're working that day.

Established private-client sitters

Higher income, no employer plan. Often best served by a Bronze or Silver HSA-eligible plan that lets you save pre-tax for medical and dental.

The Risks Pet Sitters Underestimate

  • Dog-pull falls causing wrist fractures, ACL tears, and concussions
  • Cat scratch infections and dog bites requiring ER visits and follow-up
  • Outdoor exposure injuries — heat exhaustion, frostbite, slip-and-falls on ice
  • Driving-between-visits risk on days you're handling 8+ walks
  • Mental health load of after-hours emergency client calls

What Pet Sitters Typically Pay (After Subsidies)

Single sitter, age 28, $32k net$25–$80 / mo
Single sitter, age 38, $54k net$120–$210 / mo
Accident rider+$12–$22 / mo
Dental add-on+$22–$45 / mo

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