Wlz Care Profiles for Tilburg Residents
For residents of Tilburg who rely on long-term care, care profiles under the Long-Term Care Act (Wlz) determine the extent and type of care suited to your situation. The Centre for Care Indications (CIZ) assigns the appropriate profile, resulting in a suitable care budget or package. This article explains how the system works, with tips for local support through the Legal Aid Desk Tilburg.
What do Wlz care profiles entail?
Under the Wlz, care profiles classify clients with a permanent 24-hour care need, whether living at home in Tilburg or in an institution such as a nursing home in the region. There are seven profiles, ranging from basic support to intensive nursing with therapy. This ensures a consistent approach and fair allocation of care resources in West-Brabant.
The profiles link care needs to modules such as admission, medical care, or therapy in a practical way. Whether you opt for care in kind (ZIN) or a personal budget (PGB), the profile sets the maximum scope of care.
Legal framework for Wlz care profiles
The foundation is the Long-Term Care Act (Wlz), specifically Article 3.2 and Article 3.3 Wlz. The CIZ relies on the Long-Term Care Regulation (Rlz), Annex 1, which provides detailed profile descriptions. Article 3.4 Wlz governs adjustments and reassessments.
The CIZ's Treeknop methodology objectively assesses domains such as mobility, personal care, and mental health challenges, ideal for Tilburg clients with complex needs.
Overview of Wlz care profiles
Here is a table with key features. Profiles 6 and 9 are no longer issued.
| Care Profile | Name | Main Focus | Example for Tilburg |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZP1 | Wlz Residence | 24-hour institutional residence | Dementia with disorientation, no nursing; e.g., in a Tilburg nursing home |
| ZP2 | Wlz Support | Intensive support at home | Intellectual disability with behavioral issues, living in a Tilburg neighborhood |
| ZP3 | Wlz Residence with Intensive Support | Residence + intensive support | Variable behavior with risks |
| ZP4 | Wlz Nursing | Nursing at home or in institution | Somatic care, such as palliative care at home in Tilburg |
| ZP5 | Wlz Nursing and Support | Nursing + support | Dementia with physical complaints |
| ZP7 | Wlz Nursing, Support and Treatment | Full package with treatment | Complex mental health disorder |
| ZP8 | Wlz Nursing, Intensive Support and Treatment | Very intensive, often clinical | Forensic care needs in the region |
How does the CIZ determine your care profile?
Begin with an application via your regional care office, often through your GP or the Municipality of Tilburg. The CIZ process includes:
- File review: Submit medical records.
- Home visit: Observation and interview in Tilburg.
- Treeknop scoring: Assessment across 10 domains.
- Preliminary decision: Opportunity to respond.
- Final indication: Within 6 weeks.
Valid for up to 25 years maximum, with reassessment options for changes.
Rights and obligations under Wlz profiles
Rights:
- Objection and appeal (art. 3.6 Wlz); at Zeeland-West-Brabant District Court in Breda.
- Choose ZIN or PGB.
- Reassessment for deterioration, free via care office.
Obligations:
- Provide accurate information to CIZ.
- Cooperate in care plan with provider.
- PGB: Submit financial accounting.
Tilburg practice cases for Wlz care profiles
Case 1: Mrs. Van Tilburg (85) with dementia and disorientation; ZP1 for admission to local nursing home.
Case 2: Mr. Jansen (42) with intellectual disability and behavioral problems at home in Tilburg-Noord; ZP2 with PGB support.
Case 3: Mr. De Boer (62) with COPD, tube feeding, and oxygen at home; ZP4 fits perfectly.
This way, profiles provide tailored solutions for Tilburg situations.
Frequently asked questions about Wlz care profiles in Tilburg
Disagree with care profile?
File objection within 6 weeks with CIZ, including new evidence. Appeal to Zeeland-West-Brabant District Court (Breda). Call Legal Aid Desk Tilburg for help; see Wlz objection.
Difference from Zvw profiles?
Wlz for permanent 24-hour care (art. 1.1.1 Wlz), Zvw for temporary. CIZ checks eligibility.
Change care profile?
Yes, reapply via care office for changes; CIZ reassesses free of charge.
Assigned ZP8?
For extremely complex cases with forensic or clinical care. Maximum package, often in specialist setting.