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WIA-IVA Conversion Tilburg: Your Rights in Case of Work Disability

WIA-IVA conversion in Tilburg: from IVA to WIA after 1 year of disability. Rights, obligations and local assistance via Juridisch Loket Spoorlaan 364.

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WIA-IVA Conversion Tilburg: Your Rights in Case of Work Disability

In a WIA-IVA conversion in Tilburg, your benefit switches from the IVA to the WIA. This process starts automatically after more than 1 year of work disability. Discover the steps, your rights and local resources such as the Juridisch Loket Tilburg.

WIA-IVA Conversion in Tilburg: What Does It Entail?

The WIA-IVA conversion marks the transition from an IVA benefit (for 100% work disabled persons) to the WIA (Work and Income according to Labour Capacity Act). In Tilburg, this happens automatically if your disability persists for 1 year. The WIA encourages reintegration with more flexible options, but also stricter conditions.

Under the WIA, there are three main benefits:

  1. Wage-related WIA benefit: for partial work disability.
  2. Fixed WIA benefit: for long-term, full disability.
  3. Income Provision for the Elderly (IOAW/IOAZ): for those aged 65+ with persistent disability.

Upon conversion in Tilburg, the UWV reassesses your work capacity. Depending on the outcome, you will receive a WIA wage supplement benefit or WIA reserve benefit. Contact the Juridisch Loket Tilburg, Spoorlaan 364 for personal guidance.

Legal Basis for WIA-IVA Conversion Tilburg

The procedure is governed by these laws:

  • Work and Income according to Labour Capacity Act (WIA):
    • Article 17: Transition IVA-WIA.
    • Article 21: Reassessment of Work Disability.
    • Article 22: Long-term Benefits.
  • WIA Implementation Decree: regulates UWV procedures.
  • UWV Benefits Regulations: determines amounts and terms.

The UWV manages this in Tilburg and sends a WIA assessment form after 1 year. For objections, you can go to the District Court of Zeeland-West-Brabant, Wilhelminapark 100.

Examples of WIA-IVA Conversion in Tilburg

Example 1: Work disabled since 2023 due to chronic pain, IVA recipient in Tilburg. After 1 year, you receive a UWV letter. Submit medical information, undergo an assessment and follow reintegration if applicable via local Tilburg employers.

  1. Submit Medical Records.
  2. Assessment by UWV Doctor.
  3. Reintegration if Partially Fit.

Example 2: After 2 years of IVA reassessment in Tilburg: determined at 65% disabled. You receive a WIA benefit with a monthly amount calculated based on your residual capacity.

Rights and Obligations in WIA-IVA Conversion Tilburg

Your Rights

  • Reassessment of Work Status by UWV.
  • Benefit according to WIA Standards.
  • Medical and Reintegration Assistance.
  • Free Advice from Juridisch Loket Tilburg (Spoorlaan 364) or specialist.

Your Obligations

  • Respond within the Deadline to UWV Letter.
  • Provide Complete Documentation.
  • Cooperate in Work Trial in Tilburg, if possible.
  • Report Changes to UWV, such as changes in health.

Local Assistance in Tilburg

  • District Court of Zeeland-West-Brabant: Wilhelminapark 100, for objection procedures.
  • Juridisch Loket Tilburg: Spoorlaan 364, call for an appointment.