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Wajong reassessment criteria The Hague

Wajong reassessment criteria in The Hague: medical and functional requirements, when it happens, rights and local assistance via District Court of The Hague and Legal Aid Office.

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Wajong reassessment in The Hague: criteria and local support

During a Wajong reassessment in The Hague, the UWV assesses whether your benefit still matches your situation. This is based on medical and functional criteria, looking at a disability of at least 35%. Reassessments often take place after 3 years, or earlier in case of changes in health. In The Hague, you can object at District Court of The Hague, Prins Clauslaan 60 and get free advice at the Legal Aid Office The Hague, Lutherse Burgwal 10. This article discusses criteria, rights and steps.

What does a Wajong reassessment in The Hague entail?

The Wajong benefit supports 18- to 65-year-olds with work limitations due to illness or disability. After 3 years, a reassessment follows by the UWV. They check whether your limitations still amount to ≥35% and work remains impossible. Changes in health also trigger a reassessment. In The Hague, this proceeds via the UWV office and local authorities.

The procedure includes:

  1. Medical assessment: Assessment by the insurance physician based on your file and possibly GP/specialist.
  2. Labour expert assessment: Analysis of whether work is possible despite limitations.

Legal basis

Based on:

  • Wajong (Work and Income according to Labour Capacity Act), art. 11-12.
  • Wajong Decree for criteria.
  • AOR (Disability Scheme) for percentage calculation.
For objection: District Court of The Hague, Prins Clauslaan 60.

When in The Hague?

  • Automatically after 3 years.
  • In case of health change.
  • UWV doubt or income/interim work.
In The Hague: Make an appointment via UWV, free advice at Legal Aid Office The Hague, Lutherse Burgwal 10.

Criteria for Wajong reassessment

UWV applies medical and functional standards from the Wajong Decree and AOR.

1. Medical criteria

Assessment of:

  • Diagnosis (e.g. MS, mental disorder, chronic pain).
  • Intensity and duration of complaints.
  • Treatment and prognosis (therapy, medication, recovery chance).
Example The Hague: For post-operative back pain, the insurance physician checks if limitations persist; otherwise, possible adjustment of benefit.

2. Functional criteria

Focus on work possibilities:

  • No suitable work possible.
  • Need for adaptations (home work, aids).
  • Possibility of interim work (part-time light work).
  • Percentage ≥35% via AOR matrix.

Unique to The Hague: Local employers and reintegration agencies can help with trial placement.

Rights and obligations in The Hague

Rights: You may provide medical information, bring witnesses, object within 6 weeks at UWV, then District Court of The Hague (Prins Clauslaan 60). Free assistance: Legal Aid Office (Lutherse Burgwal 10).
Obligations: Cooperate, report changes.
Steps:

  1. Prepare for assessment with file.
  2. File objection in case of rejection.
  3. Appeal at District Court of The Hague.

Practical tips for The Hague

- Prepare: Bring reports.
- Support: Call Legal Aid Office The Hague (070-335 35 35).
- After reassessment: Report changes to UWV immediately.

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