Frequently Asked Questions about DiGAs in Mental Health
Currently 1 DiGA is approved for Alcohol Addiction: vorvida. All are available free of charge on prescription.
For Alcohol Addiction, 1 DiGA app is approved: vorvida. All apps are reviewed by BfArM and available free of charge on prescription.
Yes, all 1 approved DiGA apps for Alcohol Addiction are free of charge for patients with a medical prescription. The costs are fully covered by statutory health insurance.
A DiGA for Alcohol Addiction can be prescribed by your doctor or psychotherapist. Alternatively, you can apply for the DiGA directly through your health insurance provider, provided you have a qualifying diagnosis. In both cases you will receive an activation code to unlock the app.
For patients with a medical prescription, all DiGAs are free of charge — the costs are fully covered by statutory health insurance. The prices paid by insurers to manufacturers vary by DiGA and can be found on the respective detail pages.
