DiGAs for Depression

Currently 3 DiGAs are approved for Depression: elona explore – für die mentale Gesundheit, elona therapy Depression, Selfapys Online-Kurs bei Depression. All are available free of charge on prescription.

For Depression, 3 DiGA apps are approved: elona explore – für die mentale Gesundheit, elona therapy Depression, Selfapys Online-Kurs bei Depression. All apps are reviewed by BfArM and available free of charge on prescription.

Yes, all 3 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.