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Wajong reassessment criteria Rotterdam

Wajong reassessment criteria in Rotterdam: medical and functional requirements, UWV procedure, local assistance via Rechtbank Rotterdam and Juridisch Loket.

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Wajong Reassessment in Rotterdam: Criteria and Local Assistance

During a Wajong reassessment in Rotterdam, the UWV assesses whether your entitlement to Wajong benefit still applies. This is based on medical and functional criteria, examining a disability of at least 35%. Reassessments often take place after 3 years, or earlier in case of changes in health. In Rotterdam, you can go to Rechtbank Rotterdam (Wilhelminaplein 100-125) for objections and the Juridisch Loket Rotterdam (Westblaak 180) for free advice. This article discusses criteria, rights and steps.

What does a Wajong reassessment in Rotterdam entail?

The Wajong benefit supports 18- to 65-year-olds with illness or disability who cannot work. After 3 years, a reassessment follows by the UWV. In Rotterdam, this often happens via local insurance doctors. The assessment includes medical status and work capacity. Changes in health also trigger reassessments.

The procedure has two phases:

  1. Medical assessment: Assessment by a doctor or specialist of your condition.
  2. Vocational assessment: Analysis of whether working is possible.

Legal basis

The rules are set out in:

  • Wet Wajong, art. 11-12.
  • Decree Wajong with criteria.
  • AOR for measuring disability for work.
For Rotterdam cases: Rechtbank Rotterdam, Wilhelminaplein 100-125.

When reassessment in Rotterdam?

  • After 3 years of Wajong.
  • In case of change in health.
  • In case of UWV doubt.
  • In case of income or trial work.
In Rotterdam: report changes immediately to UWV.

Criteria for Wajong Reassessment Rotterdam

UWV Rotterdam focuses on medical and functional aspects per Decree Wajong and AOR.

1. Medical criteria

Assessment via:

  • Diagnosis (e.g. MS, depression).
  • Severity and duration of complaints.
  • Treatment (therapy, medication).
  • Prognosis for the future.
Example: For back pain, UWV checks whether surgery reduced complaints; otherwise possible adjustment of benefit.

2. Functional criteria

Focus on work capacity:

  • No suitable work possible.
  • Refusal of adaptations.
  • Possibility of no-risk policy employment.
  • Percentage ≥35%.

In case of dissatisfaction: objection to UWV, then Rechtbank Rotterdam. Free assistance via Juridisch Loket Rotterdam, Westblaak 180.

Practical tips Rotterdam

  • Prepare: collect medical records.
  • Make an appointment at UWV Rotterdam.
  • Submit objection within 6 weeks.
  • Seek help from Juridisch Loket.