Transition from Wajong to WIA Benefit in Rotterdam

In Rotterdam, as a port city with many dynamic jobs, upon recovery or after 2 years of Sickness Benefits you can transition from Wajong to WIA (Wet werk en inkomen naar arbeidsvermogen). The UWV office in Rotterdam assesses after 91 weeks of illness whether you are entitled to WGA (income-related) or IVA (completely unfit for work). Criteria remain national: disability above 35% for WGA, 80% for IVA. Prepare with medical reports from local GPs or Ikazia Hospital and occupational expertise via Rotterdam reintegration agencies such as XpertHR or Werkse. Differences with Wajong: WIA is more temporary and more strongly encourages return to work, ideal for re-entry into Rotterdam sectors such as logistics or healthcare. Legal basis: WIA articles 7 and 8. Many Rotterdam Wajong recipients experience stress due to uncertainty, especially with the busy labour market; request information in time from UWV Rotterdam or via the municipality's Participation Act desk. Practical steps: complete the Sickness Benefits application at UWV Rotterdam, undergo assessment in the region and consider objection via the legal aid office in Rotterdam-South in case of rejection. Local support via Werkplein Rotterdam helps prevent financial gaps and offers higher benefits in case of partial recovery, with a focus on port and creative jobs.