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, all 1 approved DiGA apps for Chronic Pain are free of charge for patients with a medical prescription. The costs are fully covered by statutory health insurance.

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.

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.