There are currently 7 DiGAs for Depression in the BfArM directory. Statutory health insurers pay the manufacturers €199 to €535.49 per prescription. With a medical prescription, the DiGAs are free for people with statutory health insurance.
F32.2Severe depressive episode without psychotic symptoms
F33.0Recurrent depressive disorder, current episode mild
F33.1Recurrent depressive disorder, current episode moderate
F33.2Recurrent depressive disorder, current episode severe without psychotic symptoms
F34.1Dysthymia
Source: ICD-10 2019 (WHO)
Frequently Asked Questions about DiGAs for Depression
Currently 7 DiGAs are approved for Depression: deprexis, edupression.com®, elona explore – für die mentale Gesundheit, elona therapy Depression, My7steps App, Novego: Depressionen bewältigen, Selfapys Online-Kurs bei Depression. All are available free of charge on prescription.
For Depression, 7 DiGA apps are approved: deprexis, edupression.com®, elona explore – für die mentale Gesundheit, elona therapy Depression, My7steps App, Novego: Depressionen bewältigen, Selfapys Online-Kurs bei Depression. All apps are reviewed by BfArM and available free of charge on prescription.
Yes, all 7 approved DiGA apps for Depression are 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 Depression 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.