There is currently 1 DiGA for Binge Eating in the BfArM directory: Selfapys Online-Kurs bei Binge-Eating-Störung. Statutory health insurers pay the manufacturer €232 per prescription. With a medical prescription, the DiGA is free for people with statutory health insurance.
F50.4Overeating associated with other psychological disturbances
F50.8Other eating disorders
F50.9Eating disorder, unspecified
Source: ICD-10 2019 (WHO)
Frequently Asked Questions about DiGAs for Binge Eating
Currently 1 DiGA is approved for Binge Eating: Selfapys Online-Kurs bei Binge-Eating-Störung. All are available free of charge on prescription.
For Binge Eating, 1 DiGA app is approved: Selfapys Online-Kurs bei Binge-Eating-Störung. All apps are reviewed by BfArM and available free of charge on prescription.
Yes, the approved DiGA app for Binge Eating is free of charge with a medical prescription for people with statutory health insurance. For privately insured people, reimbursement depends on their plan.
A DiGA for Binge Eating 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.
With a medical prescription, all DiGAs are free of charge for people with statutory health insurance – the costs are fully covered by statutory health insurance. For privately insured people, reimbursement depends on their plan. The prices paid by insurers to manufacturers vary by DiGA and can be found on the respective detail pages.
