Participation Act and Wajong in Tilburg: common rules

In Tilburg, the Participation Act replaces social assistance for Wajong beneficiaries who can work partially. When your Wajong benefit amounts to less than 35% of the social assistance level, the Municipality of Tilburg supplements it to the statutory social assistance level. Obligations include job searching, cooperating in reintegration and timely reporting of changes in income to both the UWV and the municipality. The Municipality of Tilburg assesses situations individually via personal work plans, often in collaboration with local employers and Werkplein Hart van Brabant. Legal basis: Participation Act article 7 and the linkage with the Wajong legislation. Key differences: the UWV manages the Wajong benefit, while the Municipality of Tilburg is responsible for the supplement. Practical tips for residents of Tilburg: always report changes to both agencies to prevent double recovery and apply for remission via the Tilburg counter. Many problems for residents of Tilburg arise from unknown local rules; engage a social counsellor via the WMO counter or Juridisch Loket Tilburg. This system encourages participation in the labour market in the region, for example via jobs at local companies in the textile or care sector, but requires accurate administration to avoid sanctions from the municipality.