There is currently 1 DiGA for Chronic Pain in the BfArM directory: HelloBetter Chronische Schmerzen. Statutory health insurers pay the manufacturer €235 per prescription. With a medical prescription, the DiGA is free for people with statutory health insurance.
Frequently Asked Questions about DiGAs for Chronic Pain
Currently 1 DiGA is approved for Chronic Pain: HelloBetter Chronische Schmerzen. All are available free of charge on prescription.
For Chronic Pain, 1 DiGA app is approved: HelloBetter Chronische Schmerzen. All apps are reviewed by BfArM and available free of charge on prescription.
Yes, the approved DiGA app for Chronic Pain 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 Chronic Pain 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.
