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CIZ-advice objection procedure Rotterdam

Object to CIZ-advice on Intensive Care or double child benefit in Rotterdam? Step-by-step guide with local addresses of the Court and Legal Aid Office.

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CIZ-advice: objection procedure for Intensive Care and double child benefit in Rotterdam

The CIZ-advice (Central Office for Care Indication) is a government decision on your entitlement to **Intensive Care (IC)** or **double child benefit**. Disagree with the advice? File an objection. This article explains how to do so in Rotterdam, the steps to follow, and your rights and obligations.

What is a CIZ-advice?

The CIZ-advice is a formal assessment by the Central Office for Care Indication as to whether you qualify for:

  • Intensive Care (IC): Assistance benefit for families with a severely disabled or ill child.
  • Double child benefit: Additional benefit for severe impairment.
The advice binds the Municipality of Rotterdam (IC) or UWV (child benefit). Disagree? File an objection within the deadline.

Legal basis

Objection procedure governed by:

  • Awb art. 6:10/6:11: Objection and appeal.
  • Wwb art. 41: Conditions for Intensive Care.
  • WKOK art. 30: Double child benefit.
Based on the Care Indication Act (IZW).

Objection against CIZ-advice: step by step in Rotterdam

Disagree with CIZ-advice? File an objection within 6 weeks after receipt with the Municipality of Rotterdam (IC) or UWV (child benefit).

Step 1: File objection

Submit in writing to the Municipality of Rotterdam (IC: rotterdam.nl/werk-inkomen) or UWV. By post, email or online. Include:

  • Name, address, BSN.
  • Which CIZ-advice is contested.
  • Reason (new information, error).
Tip Rotterdam: Download objection form via Municipality of Rotterdam objection desk or visit Legal Aid Office Rotterdam, Westblaak 180 for free assistance.

Step 2: Await decision

Municipality of Rotterdam/UWV decides within 8 weeks. No new application possible. CIZ may request reassessment.

Step 3: Decision and appeal

Receive objection decision:

  • Granted: Advice amended.
  • Denied: Appeal within 6 weeks to the District Court Rotterdam, Wilhelminaplein 100-125 (rechtspraak.nl).

Rights and obligations in Rotterdam

Rights

  • Fair assessment by Municipality of Rotterdam/UWV.
  • Right to information and hearing.
  • Free assistance via Legal Aid Office Rotterdam, Westblaak 180 (appointment: 0800-8020).
  • Appeal to District Court Rotterdam.

Obligations

  • File objection timely (6 weeks).
  • Provide all information.

Locations Rotterdam:
District Court Rotterdam: Wilhelminaplein 100-125
Legal Aid Office: Westblaak 180