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UWV The Hague Wajong Assessment: Step by Step

The **Wajong assessment by the UWV in The Hague** determines your entitlement to the **Wajong benefit**. Discover the process, criteria and steps in case of rejection, including assistance from the District Court of The Hague.

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UWV The Hague Wajong Assessment: how is your application assessed?

In a **Wajong assessment** by the **UWV in The Hague**, it is examined whether you are entitled to the **Wajong benefit** (Work and Income according to Labour Capacity Benefit Act). The UWV checks your **work limitation** and other conditions. Rejection? Appeal to the **District Court of The Hague** (Prins Clauslaan 60). This article explains the process, with local tips for The Hague.

What is a Wajong assessment in The Hague?

The **UWV The Hague** examines your Wajong application on two main points:

  1. Work limitation: At least 35% sustainable limitation (details).
  2. Conditions: Age, place of residence (including The Hague), income.
If you meet them? Then the benefit follows. Seek free advice from **Juridisch Loket The Hague** (Lutherse Burgwal 10).

Tip for The Hague: UWV offices in the Hague region process applications according to **Wajong**, **WAB** and **WWB**. An **occupational health physician** often advises.

Legal basis Wajong assessment

Important laws:

  • Wajong (Art. 1-12): Conditions for work limitation.
  • WAB (Art. 1-13): Assessment of work limitation.
  • WWB (Art. 38-41): Link with social assistance.
  • IB 2023, 118: UWV rules for Hague assessments.

Guidelines: **CVZ Work Limitation** and **UWV Work Limitation Guidelines**. In case of objection: **District Court of The Hague**.

Steps UWV The Hague Wajong assessment

The process at UWV The Hague:

  1. 1. Submit application

    Via UWV.nl or Mijn UWV. Attach: BSN, health declaration, medical information, income. UWV The Hague sends a form.

  2. 2. Intake interview

    By telephone or appointment at UWV The Hague. Discuss limitations; bring documents.

  3. 3. Medical examination

    **Occupational health physician** assesses (often in The Hague region). Complete questionnaire on daily functioning.

  4. 4. Decision

    Decision within 8-14 weeks. Approval? Benefit starts. Rejection? Objection within 6 weeks.

  5. 5. Objection and appeal The Hague

    Objection at UWV. Then to **District Court of The Hague** (Prins Clauslaan 60). Assistance? **Juridisch Loket The Hague** (Lutherse Burgwal 10), free for low incomes.

Local assistance in The Hague

  • UWV The Hague: Appointment via 088-8989294.
  • District Court of The Hague: Prins Clauslaan 60, for Wajong appeals.
  • Juridisch Loket: Lutherse Burgwal 10, tel. 0900-8020.

Avoid common mistakes

- Do not understate limitations.
- Keep all medical evidence.
- Seek help immediately upon rejection via local agencies.

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