Frequently Asked Questions about DiGAs for Shoulder Pain
Currently 1 DiGA is approved for Shoulder Pain: companion® shoulder. All are available free of charge on prescription.
For Shoulder Pain, 1 DiGA app is approved: companion® shoulder. All apps are reviewed by BfArM and available free of charge on prescription.
Yes, the approved DiGA app for Shoulder 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 Shoulder 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.
