Information on the reimbursement of costs
Below you will find information on the reimbursement of costs for psychotherapeutic and clinical-psychological services
Reimbursement of costs for clinical-psychological treatments
Since January 1, 2024, clinical-psychological treatment has been a health insurance benefit.
- Cost subsidy possible for all insured persons.
- Prerequisite: The clinical psychologist must be registered in the list of clinical psychologists of the Ministry of Health.
- This list is available here.
- A mental illness/disorder must be present in the sense of social insurance law.
- A medical examination and confirmation is required at the latest before the second treatment.
- Information on submission and required forms: BÖP - ASVG information
Reimbursement of costs for clinical-psychological diagnostics
Cost coverage for clinical-psychological diagnostics by private health insurance companies in Austria varies depending on the insurance provider and individual tariff. The state health insurance fund does not cover any of the costs.
Reimbursement of costs for psychotherapeutic services
The amount of reimbursement varies depending on the social insurance provider.
- Prerequisite: A diagnosis must be available.
- No reimbursement for the following diagnoses:
- F81 (circumscribed developmental disorders of school skills)
- F7 (Intellectual impairment)
- Required before the second session:
- Medical referral for Psychotherapy by a general practitioner.
- No reimbursement of costs for: Psychotherapists who are still working „in training under supervision“.
Additional information: Further information is available directly from the respective social insurance institution.
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