Your waiting period is the brief period of time — beginning the day you purchase your insurance policy — when your pet's accidents and illnesses are not yet eligible for coverage. Once your pet is in your possession, the ManyPets waiting period — in all states as of May 2023 – is for 15 days after you purchase your pet insurance plan. (Waiting periods may vary by state in the future due to any relevant regulatory changes; always refer to your own state’s policy wording.)