Nearly three years after the last version, the BfArM has published Version 1.3 of the Guidelines for Digital Nursing Applications (DiPA). This means that the changes from the first DiPAV amendment have now been incorporated into the guidelines.
The most important changes:
- Expanded care benefits: DiPA programs can now also be designed solely to provide relief for family caregivers and volunteer caregivers.
- Provisional Inclusion: DiPA projects may be provisionally included in the directory for up to one year if the expected benefits are plausibly justified and an evaluation plan from an independent institution is available.
Effective January 1, 2026, the increased reimbursement limit also applies : up to 40 euros per month for DiPA, plus up to 30 euros for supplemental support services.
You can find the updated guide here.