Participation Act and Wajong in Zoetermeer: common rules

In Zoetermeer, the Participation Act replaces social assistance for Wajong beneficiaries who can work partially. If your Wajong benefit amounts to less than 35% of the social assistance level, the municipality of Zoetermeer supplements it to the statutory social assistance level. Obligations in Zoetermeer include applying for jobs via the Werkplein Zoetermeer, participation in reintegration trajectories and timely income notifications to both UWV and the municipality. The municipality of Zoetermeer assesses your situation individually based on a personal work plan, tailored to local jobs in sectors such as IT, logistics and care. Legal basis: Participation Act article 7 and the linkage with the Wajong legislation. Key differences: the UWV manages your Wajong benefit, while the municipality of Zoetermeer is responsible for the supplement. Local tips for Zoetermeer: report all changes immediately to both agencies to prevent double taxation, apply for remission via the Zoetermeer Work and Income Desk, and utilise the support of the WMO desk for additional advice. Many problems for Wajong beneficiaries in Zoetermeer arise from unknown local rules; engage a social counsellor via the Social Team Zoetermeer. This system encourages participation in the Zoetermeer labour market, but requires accurate administration to avoid sanctions, such as deductions from the supplement.