CIZ Advice: Objection Procedure for Intensive Care and Double Child Benefit in The Hague
The CIZ advice (Central Office for Care Indication) determines your entitlement to **Intensive Care (IC)** or **double child benefit**. Disagree with the advice? File a objection with the Municipality of The Hague or the UWV. This article explains the steps, with local contacts for The Hague.
What is a CIZ advice?
The CIZ assesses whether you qualify for:
- Intensive Care (IC): Assistance benefit for families with seriously ill children.
- Double child benefit: Extra benefit for severe disabilities.
Legal basis
Regulated in:
- Awb art. 6:10-6:11: Objection procedure.
- Wwb art. 41: IC conditions.
- WKOK art. 30: Double benefit.
Objection Procedure Step by Step in The Hague
Submit within 6 weeks after receipt.
Step 1: File Objection
For IC: with Municipality of The Hague (post: www.denhaag.nl, tel. 14070). For child benefit: UWV. Include name, BSN, advice details and reasoning. Tip: Use CIZ model letter.
Step 2: Handling
Max. 8 weeks. CIZ may request reassessment. Current benefit continues.
Step 3: Decision and Appeal
Granted: advice amended. Denied: appeal within 6 weeks to District Court of The Hague, Prins Clauslaan 60, www.rechtspraak.nl.
Rights and Obligations
Rights
- Fair assessment by municipality/UWV.
- Right to information and hearing.
- Free assistance via Legal Aid Office The Hague, Lutherse Burgwal 10, tel. 0900-8020, www.juridischloket.nl.
Obligations
- Provide complete and timely information.
- Cooperate with investigation.
Specific to The Hague
- Municipality of The Hague: File objection via Werkhervattingsplein, Spui 70 or online portal.
- District Court of The Hague: Hearings at Prins Clauslaan 60. Contact registry for procedure.
- Assistance: Legal Aid Office (free advice), neighbourhood offices The Hague or CIZ customer service.