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WIA-IVA Conversion Zoetermeer: Your Rights in Case of Disability

WIA-IVA conversion in Zoetermeer: automatic transition after 1 year of disability. Learn about the UWV procedure, rights, obligations and help via Juridisch Loket Zoetermeer.

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WIA-IVA Conversion Zoetermeer: Your Rights in Case of Disability

In a WIA-IVA conversion in Zoetermeer, your benefit switches from the IVA (Income Provision for Fully Disabled Persons) to the WIA (Work and Income According to Labour Capacity Act). This process starts automatically after more than 1 year of disability. Discover in this article how it works, what steps are needed and your rights and obligations in the Zoetermeer region.

What Does a WIA-IVA Conversion Entail for Residents of Zoetermeer?

A WIA-IVA conversion means the transition from your IVA benefit (for those who are fully and permanently disabled for work) to the WIA. In Zoetermeer, this is automatically initiated by the UWV if your disability lasts longer than 12 months. The WIA replaces the IVA and focuses on reintegration and sustainable income provision with stricter conditions.

Under the WIA, there are three main types of benefits:

  1. WIA benefit for wage-related disability (WGA): for partially disabled persons.
  2. WIA benefit for follow-up benefit (IVA): for permanently fully disabled persons.
  3. Wage-related benefit: temporary variant for recent cases.

Upon conversion in Zoetermeer, the UWV reassesses your work capabilities. Depending on the outcome, you receive an appropriate WIA benefit or retain IVA status. The UWV in the Den Haag region (district for Zoetermeer) handles this.

Legal Basis for WIA-IVA Conversion in Zoetermeer

The procedure falls under these laws and provisions:

  • Work and Income According to Labour Capacity Act (WIA), in particular:
    • Article 17 WIA: Transitional Law IVA-WIA.
    • Article 21 WIA: Assessment of Disability.
    • Article 22 WIA: Determination of Benefit Amount.
  • Decree on Resumption of Work Sanctions Sickness Benefits Act and WIA (Bws): implementation requirements.
  • UWV Policy Rules: regional application in Zoetermeer and Den Haag.

The UWV (Den Haag office) manages this for Zoetermeer and sends you a WIA assessment form around the 1-year mark. For questions, contact the Juridisch Loket Zoetermeer for free advice.

Examples of WIA-IVA Conversion for Zoetermeer Residents

Example 1: You live in Zoetermeer and have been disabled since 2023 due to chronic pain. After 1 year, you receive a UWV letter. You provide:

  1. Medical records from your GP or specialist in Zoetermeer.
  2. Assessment by UWV doctor (often in Den Haag).
  3. Reintegration plan via local employer service Zoetermeer, if possible.

Example 2: After 2 years of IVA, UWV assesses you as 65% disabled. You switch to a WGA benefit. In case of objection: file with the District Court Den Haag (district for Zoetermeer).

Rights and Obligations in WIA-IVA Conversion in Zoetermeer

Your Rights

  • Right to full reassessment by UWV.
  • Right to benefit in accordance with WIA, including supplementary local regulations.
  • Access to reintegration via Zoetermeer work plaza or UWV.
  • Free legal advice at Juridisch Loket Zoetermeer or social security specialist.

Your Obligations

  • Response within 2 weeks to UWV correspondence.
  • Submission of documents, such as reports from Zoetermeer healthcare providers.
  • Active participation in reintegration, unless fully disabled.
  • Reporting changes, such as health or work in Zoetermeer.

Tip for Zoetermeer: In case of uncertainties or objection, immediately contact the Juridisch Loket Zoetermeer. For procedures, you fall under the District Court Den Haag. Keep an eye on deadlines to prevent loss of benefits.