Wmo Subscription Fee in Zoetermeer

Wmo Subscription Fee in Zoetermeer

As a resident of Zoetermeer, you pay a maximum own contribution for care and support under the Social Support Act (Wmo) via the Wmo subscription fee. The Centre for Administrative Enforcement (CAK) collects this fee, which serves as a fixed 'subscription' for services such as domestic assistance or home adaptations, regardless of intensity. For 2024, this amounts to €19.40 per day, with an annual cap of €7,075.

What does the Wmo subscription fee mean for Zoetermeer?

The Wmo provides assistance to Zoetermeer residents facing limitations in daily life, such as guidance, daytime activities, or home modifications in the municipality. Since 2023, the own contribution has been set as a subscription-style fee: a daily amount as long as you use the service, up to the annual maximum. The Municipality of Zoetermeer approves your application and reports usage to the CAK.

No usage, no costs: you only pay for actual care days. The CAK invoices retrospectively based on data from the Municipality of Zoetermeer, ensuring transparency and a known maximum for your budgeting.

Legal basis for the Wmo subscription fee

The rules for the own contribution are laid down in Article 5.1 of the Wmo 2015, with a maximum set by Order in Council. The 2024 rates are established in the Regulation on own contributions under the Wmo, Youth Act, Participation Act and Long-term Care Act (Government Gazette 2023, no. 1036359), dated 28 December 2023. Remission for low income is governed by Article 5.2 Wmo 2015; collection under the CAK Act.

Calculation of the subscription fee in Zoetermeer

The calculation works as follows:

1. Confirm your Wmo service with the Municipality of Zoetermeer.
2. The municipality shares start and end dates of care with the CAK.
3. €19.40 per care day, maximum 365 days (€7,075 per year).
4. When combined with long-term care (Wlz) or the Youth Act, a joint cap applies.

Example from Zoetermeer: Domestic assistance from 1 March 2024 for 200 days? Then: 200 x €19.40 = €3,880. Full year of care? Maximum €7,075.

Rights and obligations under the Wmo fee in Zoetermeer

Your rights

• Objection and appeal: File an objection with the CAK within 6 weeks (General Administrative Law Act, art. 6:3). For low income, apply for remission. If rejected: appeal to the District Court of Zoetermeer. Free advice available from the Legal Aid Office in Zoetermeer.
• No care, no costs: Only delivered days are invoiced.
• Income-based remission: Possible full or partial exemption if net income below €1,220 per month (2024, single person).

Your obligations

• Report changes in care immediately to the Municipality of Zoetermeer or CAK.
• Pay the invoice within 8 weeks.
• Submit income details for remission applications.

Comparison of Wmo fee with other acts

More info: CAK and own contributions in care.

Real-life cases from Zoetermeer

Case 1: Ms. Jansen (65, Zoetermeer) with daytime activities and meals, 300 days in 2024: 300 x €19.40 = €5,820. Low income resulted in full remission via CAK.

Case 2: Mr. De Vries from Zoetermeer with Wmo assistance and Wlz personal budget: Wmo counts toward combined maximum of €7,075, no double payment.

Frequently asked questions about Wmo in Zoetermeer

Tips for Zoetermeer residents

• Make an estimate: Try the Regelhulp tool.
• Keep records: Log care dates to avoid disputes.
• Apply for remission early: Request at first invoice from CAK to prevent collection.
• Local advice: Call the Legal Aid Office in Zoetermeer for personal support.