IVA Reassessment Criteria in Delft: What You Need to Know
In Delft and surrounding areas, the UWV checks during an IVA reassessment whether your disability still meets the IVA criteria. This occurs periodically, upon application or changes in your health. Local support is available via the Juridisch Loket Delft. Discover the steps and legal requirements.
What Does an IVA Reassessment Entail for Residents of Delft?
An IVA reassessment by the UWV (team The Hague, district for Delft) evaluates your medical condition and work capabilities. This happens in cases of:
- Periodic review after 2 years of IVA benefit.
- New IVA application with doubt about 80%+ disability.
- Change in health or new medical information.
- Suspicion of irregularities.
Purpose: to determine whether you are sustainably fully and permanently unfit for work, without prospect of recovery or adaptation.
Legal Basis for IVA Reassessment
Regulations for IVA in Delft fall under the jurisdiction of the Rechtbank Den Haag (district):
- WIA (Wet werk en inkomen naar arbeidsvermogen), Book 7 IVA.
- Art. 7:1 para. 1 WIA: Full incapacity for work due to illness/disability, irreversible.
- Art. 7:4 WIA: Assessment of recovery and adaptation prospects.
- Art. 7:10 WIA: Reassessment after 2 years.
- AWBZ and Zvw for medical aspects.
The UWV applies these strictly; a change may trigger a reassessment.
Moments of Reassessment in the Delft Region
1. Automatic Check After 2 Years of IVA
Laid down in art. 7:10 WIA. The UWV checks whether you are still ≥80% unfit for work, without recovery or adaptation prospects within 2 years. In case of improvement: transition to wage-related WIA or IOW.
2. Upon Change in Health
Report deterioration or improvement to the UWV immediately. Examples: new diagnosis, surgery or additional complaints. Failure to report risks recovery of benefits. In Delft: contact UWV or Juridisch Loket Delft for advice.
3. On UWV Initiative
In case of doubt about data, the UWV initiates a reassessment. Prepare with medical records.
Steps in IVA Reassessment in Delft
- UWV Invitation: Assessment by insurance physician and labour expert.
- Medical Assessment: Establishing functional limitations.
- Work Capacity: Estimating possible work activities.
- Decision: Continue, modify or terminate IVA.
- Objection: Against an unfavourable decision within 6 weeks to UWV; thereafter to Rechtbank Den Haag.
Local Assistance in Delft
Juridisch Loket Delft provides free first-line legal aid for UWV matters. Address: [fill in], tel: [fill in]. For IVA assistance: call 0900-8020 or visit in person. They assist with preparation for reassessment and objection procedures.
Tips for a Successful IVA Reassessment
- Gather all medical reports.
- Be open about limitations.
- Seek support from Juridisch Loket Delft or a lawyer.
- In case of rejection: lodge objection immediately.
In Delft, the same UWV procedure applies as nationally, but local agencies expedite assistance. Contact us with questions!