CIZ Advice: Appeal to the Court in Delft After Objection

If your objection to a CIZ (Dutch Care Needs Assessment Centre) advice in Delft has been rejected, you may lodge an appeal with the court within six weeks (Administrative Law Act (Awb) Art. 8:1). Submit the notice of appeal to the administrative judge of the District Court of The Hague, Delft location (Burgemeester Jamesplein 1, 2612 TS Delft), the jurisdiction covering the The Hague region, which includes Delft. Include a copy of the CIZ advice, the decision on your objection, and any new evidence, such as a second opinion from a physician at Delft’s Haga Hospital or Reinier de Graaf Hospital. The court will assess the lawfulness of the CIZ decision and organise a hearing where both parties will be heard, often in the modern courtrooms of the Delft location. Engaging a local lawyer specialising in social security law, such as one from the Delft Bar, is highly recommended for complex medical cases in the region. Apply for an interim injunction (Awb Art. 8:81) in a timely manner to secure immediate care provision during the proceedings, which is crucial for those in Delft requiring care. The judge will deliver a ruling within 12 weeks, with the option to appeal to the Council of State. In Delft practice, success rates hover around 30-35% when supported by robust local medical records. Costs: court fees for natural persons are approximately €180 (2024 rate for the District Court of The Hague), with potential reimbursement through legal aid or local legal advice centres in Delft. This constitutes the critical legal step for securing care entitlements or supplementary benefits in Delft.