Combating Fraud in Disability Claims in Tilburg

Fraud in disability claims (WIA/WAO) in Tilburg is combated via the UWV's external fraud information system and local insurers such as those in the Midden-Brabant region. Suspect cases, such as undeclared work in Tilburg logistics companies or false medical certificates from GP practices on Doctor Deelenlaan, lead to suspension of benefits and recovery. The SUWI Act mandates reporting to the Public Prosecutor's Office in Den Bosch for offences in Tilburg. Insurers in the region, active around Tilburg station and industrial areas such as Loven and Vossenberg, use risk models and data analysis for detection. Criminal sanctions include fines up to €82,000 (art. 359 Sr) and imprisonment, with recent cases at the Oost-Brabant District Court. The UWV Fraud Signals Register shares information with SVB, Tax Authorities and local benefits agencies. Victims in Tilburg have the right to a hearing and appeal via administrative law at the district court. The Insurers' Fraud Signalling Code regulates procedures, with emphasis on cooperation with Tilburg employers' associations. Prevention focuses on honest work reintegration reporting in sectors such as metal and healthcare. CRvB case law emphasises the burden of proof on the insurer, with local precedent from 2022 regarding a fraud case at a Tilburg production company. In 2023, UWV stopped 18% more benefits due to fraud in Midden-Brabant. Privacy is governed by the GDPR with DPIA, including checks by the Tilburg Data Protection Officer. Entrepreneurs with Sickness Benefits face higher premiums via UWV Work Company Tilburg. Experts advise compliance training at local VNO-NCW branches. This system protects premium payers in Tilburg against abuse through stricter regional controls.