CIZ Advice Rotterdam: Appeal to the District Court after Objection

Living in Rotterdam and has your objection against a CIZ advice been rejected? You can lodge an appeal with the District Court Rotterdam, district The Hague (Awb art. 8:1) within six weeks. File the notice of appeal with the administrative judge at Westersingel 1 in Rotterdam, including copies of the CIZ advice and the objection decision. Add relevant new elements, such as a second opinion from a Rotterdam physician or specialists from Erasmus MC. The court reviews the legality of the CIZ decision and organizes a hearing where both parties are heard, often in the Rotterdam palace of justice. A local lawyer with experience in healthcare law, for example via the Juridisch Loket Rotterdam, is strongly recommended for complex medical cases. For urgent care, you can request a provisional remedy (Awb art. 8:81) to guarantee immediate access to IZ or double allowance during the procedure. The District Court Rotterdam usually issues a judgment within 12 weeks, with the option for further appeal to the Council of State. In the Rotterdam region, success rates are around 35% with solid substantiation by medical records. Costs: court fee approximately € 180 (2024 rate), possibly reimbursed via subsidized legal aid or exceptional assistance from the municipality of Rotterdam. This is the crucial legal step for Rotterdam residents fighting for indication care.