Sickness Benefits Recovery Obligation in Zoetermeer: obligations and rights
In **Zoetermeer**, the **recovery obligation** under the **Sickness Benefits Act (ZW)** applies strictly to those who are sick without an employer. You must cooperate with your **GP**, specialists and the **UWV** to recover quickly and return to work. Failure to cooperate may lead to sanctions such as a **reduction** or **termination** of your benefit. This article discusses the rules, legal basis, examples and local assistance via the **Zoetermeer Legal Desk** and **District Court of The Hague** (district).
What does the recovery obligation entail under Sickness Benefits in Zoetermeer?
The **recovery obligation** is a **statutory duty** for recipients of **Sickness Benefits** in Zoetermeer and surrounding areas. The objective: to secure your income during illness, provided you actively recover. You are required to:
- Follow medical advice, such as medication, therapy or lifestyle adjustments.
- Participate in reintegration programmes offered by **UWV Zoetermeer**.
- Cooperate with **UWV investigations**, including consultations with the **UWV insurance physician**.
- Explore opportunities for partial work.
Regulated in the **Sickness Benefits Act** and **Decree Sickness Benefits**, the **UWV** (office in Zoetermeer) monitors compliance. Non-compliance often results in a **sanction**.
Legal basis of the recovery obligation
Key legislation:
- Sickness Benefits Act (ZW): Article 14 specifies recovery rules (district **District Court of The Hague**).
- Decree Sickness Benefits: Details on UWV checks and sanctions.
- Work and Care Act (WWZ): Reintegration after long-term illness.
The **UWV Zoetermeer** enforces this; objection possible at **District Court of The Hague**.
Practical examples of recovery obligation in Zoetermeer
Example 1: Refusing reintegration trajectory
Case: UWV Zoetermeer offers a trajectory (e.g. job application training).
Obligation: Participate, unless contradicted by a doctor.
Sanction: Benefit **terminated** or **reduced by 70%**.
Example 2: Skipping UWV insurance physician consultation
Case: Invitation for **UWV insurance physician** in the Zoetermeer region.
Obligation: Attend with medical information.
Sanction: **Reduction of benefit**.
Example 3: Ignoring medical advice
Case: GP in Zoetermeer prescribes physiotherapy; you ignore it.
Obligation: Provide proof of therapy to UWV.
Sanction: UWV terminates benefit due to non-compliance.
Assistance in Zoetermeer for recovery obligation
Problems? Contact the **Zoetermeer Legal Desk** for free advice on objecting to UWV decisions. For judicial proceedings: **District Court of The Hague** (Zoetermeer district). They assess whether sanctions are lawful.
Rights in case of sanctions
In case of **reduction** or **termination**:
- Within 4 weeks **objection** to UWV.
- Then **appeal** to District Court of The Hague.
- Assistance via **Zoetermeer Legal Desk**.