End of WW Period in Zoetermeer: To Social Assistance or IOAW Bridging

# End of WW Period in Zoetermeer: To Social Assistance or IOAW Bridging In Zoetermeer, does your WW entitlement end without a job? The municipality then provides social assistance via the Participation Act or IOAW as bridging. These schemes ensure continuous support, tailored to local circumstances such as the tight labour market in the region. ## From WW to Social Assistance in Zoetermeer Social assistance follows when your WW stops and you lack income. The Municipality of Zoetermeer processes your application with an assets test (max. €7,575 for single persons in 2024). You must be available for 32 hours per week and actively job search, for example via local vacancies on Werkplein Zoetermeer. Contact the Zoetermeer Customer Contact Centre for guidance. ## IOAW as Bridging for 50+ For 50+ with at least 10 years of work experience before WW end: the IOAW (Income Provision for Older Unemployed Act). UWV approves your entitlement, the Municipality of Zoetermeer administers it. The benefit is around the minimum wage and matches regional wages in the Duffeldbuurt or around the station. ## Tips for Smooth Transition in Zoetermeer Apply 2 months before WW end at the municipality via zoetermeer.nl or call 14 079. Prepare: ID, bank statements and payslips. Visit the Werkplein or a drop-in session for personal advice. This prevents an income gap and allows you to benefit from Zoetermeer's reintegration programmes such as jobs in the tech sector at local companies. (218 words)