Transition from Wajong to WIA Benefit in Zoetermeer

In Zoetermeer, where many young disabled persons depend on Wajong, you can switch to WIA (Wet werk en inkomen naar arbeidsvermogen) upon recovery or after 2 years of Sickness Benefits. The UWV office in Zoetermeer, reachable via Rokkeveenseweg, assesses after 91 weeks of illness whether you qualify for WGA (income-related, for 35-80% occupational disability) or IVA (fully and sustainably occupationally disabled, over 80%). Local context: in the Zoetermeer region, many Wajong recipients report to the UWV for assessments, often in combination with reintegration via local employers such as the municipality or companies in the Buytenweert area. Prepare with medical reports from general practitioners in Zoetermeer and occupational expertise from the UWV team. Differences with Wajong: WIA is more flexible, temporary and more strongly encourages return to work, fitting Zoetermeer's focus on inclusive labour participation. Legal basis remains WIA articles 7 and 8. Many Zoetermeer residents experience stress due to uncertainty; request information in time from UWV Zoetermeer (telephone 088-8989294) or via the digital portal. Practical steps: submit the Sickness Benefits application at UWV Zoetermeer, undergo the assessment on location or online, and consider objection via the local legal aid from the Juridisch Loket in Zoetermeer. This way you prevent financial gaps and may benefit from higher benefits in case of partial recovery, with access to regional workplaces.