Disability Claims and Fraud Checks

In disability claims (WIA, ZW), fraud registers play a key role alongside UWV checks. Suspicious files, such as claims immediately after dismissal or with inconsistencies between sickness benefits and private activities, end up in registers like the Waarderingskader Fraude. Insurers share data with UWV via covenants. Registration follows observations, such as undeclared work during benefits. Rights: hearing and right of reply before termination, with appeal to the cantonal court. In 2023, UWV sanctioned 5,000 fraud cases, with recoveries of €200 million. Tips: submit complete medical information and avoid undeclared earnings without notification. AI tools analyze bank transactions and social media for lifestyle checks. Case law emphasizes proportionality; minor violations do not lead to exclusion. For employers: report suspicious cases anonymously. These checks protect the system, but honest claimants must document to prevent misunderstandings. Engage employment law specialists for complex WIA assessments and fraud defense. (196 words)