Does Nationwide cover windshield replacement?

Short answer: yes, if you carry comprehensive coverage. Nationwide treats windshield damage as a "other than collision" event covered under comprehensive. Your out-of-pocket depends on whether you opted into the glass-coverage rider and your standard deductible.

Nationwide glass coverage at a glance

• Glass rider available: Yes — usually a $1–$5/mo add-on that reduces glass deductible to $0.
• Typical deductible: $0 (with rider) or $250–$500
• Claim approval speed: 1–3 business days from filing to authorization
• Rate impact of no-fault glass claim: none — Nationwide does not raise rates for no-fault glass claims

How Nationwide handles shop choice

Nationwide has a preferred-vendor relationship with Safelite for default claims handling and accepts customer-chosen shops on request.

You have the legal right to choose any auto-glass shop, federally protected under the federal Magnuson-Moss Act and reinforced by state-level shop-choice statutes in both Kansas and Missouri. Don't let any claims rep pressure you out of using the shop you want.

How to file a Nationwide glass claim

1. Get a quote from your chosen local shop — the estimator covers this end-to-end.
2. Call Nationwide claims at 1-877-669-6877 or file online at www.nationwide.com/personal/insurance/claims.
3. Provide policy number, vehicle info, date and description of damage, and your chosen shop's name and contact.
4. Nationwide approves the claim (usually same day to 1–3 business days) and authorizes direct billing with the shop.
5. Shop completes the work; you pay only the deductible (if any) at time of service.

Nationwide-specific notes

• Optional Glass Coverage rider available; included in some Vanishing Deductible packages.
• No-fault glass claims typically do not affect renewal pricing.
• OEM glass authorization is granted on request for new vehicles.
• Direct billing is the standard arrangement.

When it makes sense to skip the claim

If your deductible is higher than the out-of-pocket quote — for instance, a $500 deductible against a $440 standard windshield — filing doesn't help. You'd pay the same amount either way, and you'd be filing a claim that creates paperwork on both sides. For a small chip repair ($80–$150), the math also typically favors paying out of pocket unless you have the $0 glass rider.

Run the estimator to see your specific quote, then compare against your deductible.