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WGA Phases in Tilburg: Overview and Explanation

WGA phases in Tilburg: 3 phases, duration, benefit and local obligations via UWV, Juridisch Loket Spoorlaan 364 and Rechtbank Wilhelminapark 100.

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WGA Phases in Tilburg: Overview and Explanation

The **WGA phases** in Tilburg determine how long and under what conditions you receive a **WGA benefit** in case of partial work disability. This article provides a clear overview of the three phases, your rights and obligations, and local support via UWV and Rechtbank Zeeland-West-Brabant.

What are the WGA phases?

The **WGA benefit** (Wet Werk en Inkomen naar Arbeidsvermogen) is for residents of Tilburg who are partially work disabled and can no longer work fully. The benefit has three phases, regulated in the **Wet werk en inkomen naar arbeidsvermogen**. Each phase has specific rules regarding duration, amount and obligations. In Tilburg, you can go to UWV Werkbedrijf or the Juridisch Loket at Spoorlaan 364 with questions.

Legal basis

The WGA phases are laid down in:

  • Articles 37-42 Wet werk en inkomen naar arbeidsvermogen: Basic rules for WGA.
  • Articles 12-15 Wet arbeidsongeschiktheidsverzekering: Phasing rules.
  • Decree on Disability Insurance: Implementation standards and calculations.
In case of objection or appeal in Tilburg: Rechtbank Zeeland-West-Brabant, Wilhelminapark 100.

The three WGA phases in Tilburg

The WGA has three phases with different durations and conditions:

PhaseDurationBenefitObligations in Tilburg
Phase 1: Wage-related WGA benefit2 years70% of maximum daily wage.
  • Apply for jobs via UWV Werkbedrijf Tilburg.
  • Participate in local reintegration programs.
  • No direct job acceptance obligation.
Phase 2: WGA follow-on benefit3 years70% former salary with income-dependent reduction.
  • Actively seek work in Tilburg and surroundings.
  • Participation in training/internship via UWV.
  • Refusal of suitable work = sanction.
Phase 3: Wage supplement benefitIndefinite (if <35% work disabled)70% minimum wage, follows degree of disability.
  • Mandatory reintegration efforts.
  • If not cooperating: termination of benefit.
  • Possibility of social assistance via municipality of Tilburg.

Local support in Tilburg

In Tilburg you can get reintegration support via:

  • UWV Werkbedrijf Tilburg: Reintegration trajectories and job coaching.
  • Juridisch Loket Tilburg, Spoorlaan 364: Free legal advice on WGA.
  • Rechtbank Zeeland-West-Brabant, Wilhelminapark 100: Appeal cases.

Practical example Tilburg

Situation: Ahmed (42) from Tilburg is declared 60% work disabled after an accident.

Trajectory:

  • Year 1-2: €2,200 gross wage-related WGA, seeks work via UWV.
  • Year 3-5: Follow-on benefit, follows retraining at ROC Tilburg.
  • After year 5: Wage supplement if no work, applies via Werkzaak Tilburg.

Important tips for Tilburg

  • Always make work agreements with UWV Werkbedrijf.
  • Use the Juridisch Loket Spoorlaan 364 for clarifications.
  • In case of sanctions: immediately file objection with Rechtbank Wilhelminapark 100.
  • Combine WGA with work: no problem in all phases.

Last updated: 2024. Check current rules at UWV Tilburg.