IVA Reassessment The Hague: Procedure and Steps
An **IVA reassessment** is a review by the UWV of your disability, often due to suspected improvement in health or work capacity. In The Hague, you can count on support from the Rechtbank Den Haag (Prins Clauslaan 60) and the Juridisch Loket Den Haag (Lutherse Burgwal 10). This procedure can be nerve-wracking, but with the right knowledge, you protect your rights. We explain the steps, relevant laws, and preparation tips.
Why an IVA Reassessment in The Hague?
The UWV initiates an **IVA reassessment** upon signals of change in your condition, such as:
- Health recovery through therapy or treatment.
- Improved work capacity via reintegration or workplace adjustments.
- New medical data, such as an updated diagnosis.
- Questions about previous IVA assessment.
Unlike an initial IVA application, reassessment focuses on adjusting your disability percentage (AOP). Your benefit may decrease or stop.
Legal Framework
Based on:
- WIA, including Article 14 reassessment.
- Regeling herbeoordeling arbeidsongeschiktheid for UWV procedures.
- Awb for objection and appeal, to be filed at Rechtbank Den Haag, Prins Clauslaan 60.
When Does an IVA Reassessment Start?
Common triggers:
| Situation | Description |
|---|---|
| After 2 years IVA | Mandatory after 2 years, except for permanent 80%+ AOP. |
| Signals of recovery | Via doctor or therapist; UWV responds quickly. |
| New diagnosis | Fresh medical insights lead to review. |
| Employer request | Employer can request UWV to check. |
| Suspicion of partial disability | Possibility of part-time work triggers re-examination. |
UWV informs you in advance. For clarifications: contact Juridisch Loket Den Haag (Lutherse Burgwal 10) for free advice.
Steps in the Procedure
- Announcement: You receive a letter with an appointment for the insurance doctor and labour expert.
- Examination: Doctor assesses health; expert estimates work possibilities.
- Draft decision: You get insight and can respond.
- Final decision: Within weeks; IVA can continue, change to WGA, or stop.
- Objection: Within 6 weeks at UWV; if necessary, to Rechtbank Den Haag (Prins Clauslaan 60).
Preparation Tips The Hague
- Gather medical records and have doctors write letters.
- Bring someone to the meeting.
- Seek help from Juridisch Loket Den Haag (Lutherse Burgwal 10, call 0900-8020).
- For appeal: contact the registry of Rechtbank Den Haag.
Local Assistance in The Hague
- Rechtbank Den Haag: Prins Clauslaan 60, 2595 AH Den Haag. Tel: 070-381 35 00.
- Juridisch Loket Den Haag: Lutherse Burgwal 10, 2512 LR Den Haag. Free first-line legal advice.