DiGAs for Back Pain

Currently 3 DiGAs are approved for Back Pain: eCovery - Therapie bei Schmerzen im unteren Rücken, Kaia Rückenschmerzen - Rückentraining für Zuhause, ViViRA – Therapeutisches Training bei Rückenschmerzen. All are available free of charge on prescription.

For Back Pain, 3 DiGA apps are approved: eCovery - Therapie bei Schmerzen im unteren Rücken, Kaia Rückenschmerzen - Rückentraining für Zuhause, ViViRA – Therapeutisches Training bei Rückenschmerzen. All apps are reviewed by BfArM and available free of charge on prescription.

Yes, all 3 approved DiGA apps for Back Pain 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 Back 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.