Health insurance subsidy
It is possible to apply for partial reimbursement for psychotherapy if a corresponding clinically significant disorder has been diagnosed.
Both, individuals insured in Austria and Germany who have their primary residence in Austria, can apply for partial reimbursment from their health insurance provider. I can assist with the application process.
Austrian health insurance
In Austria, psychotherapy is still a private service. However, health insurance companies reimburse a portion of the costs retroactively. For sessions beyond the tenth session, prior approval from the health insurance provider is required for reimbursement.
The psychotherapist will provide the application documents for the patient, who then submits the application to their insurance company.
Note — A medical examination (referral) is required before the second initial consultation in order to receive cost reimbursement.
In Austria, psychotherapy is partially reimbursed to varying degrees by different insurance providers. You can find out the current rate and information about your eligibility directly from your insurance company or on the website of the Austrian Federal Association for Psychotherapy .
If high-frequency psychoanalytic psychotherapy or psychoanalysis is indicated (compliant with the ASVG - General Social Insurance Act), coverage of the costs for this treatment is generally possible.
If you would like to receive partial reimbursement for your treatment, we will discuss the application process in detail as part of your treatment planning.
German health insurance
Benefits from statutory health insurance can be claimed in other EU countries. This is based on the European Directive on Patient mobility – Directive 2011/24/EU.
For policyholders of German health insurance funds who have their primary residence in Austria, please note:
Prior approval (in writing) from your insurance provider is required. However, for attending initial consultations (psychotherapeutic appointments), an email to your insurance company and their confirmation will suffice.
During the psychotherapeutic consultation, it will be established whether psychotherapeutic treatment is indicated and we will discuss the possibility of trial sessions and the application process.
Note –— A medical examination (consultation report corresponds to the referral in Austria) is necessary for the commencement of guideline-based psychotherapy (at the latest after the trial sessions).
This information is intended to provide an initial overview. Further information will be provided during the initial consultations, and questions can be discussed at that time.
Information –— eu-patienten.de