Participation Act and Wajong in Delft: common rules

In Delft, the Participation Act replaces social assistance for Wajong recipients who can work partially. If your Wajong benefit amounts to less than 35% of the social assistance level, the municipality of Delft supplements it to the statutory social assistance level. Obligations remain the same: you must apply for jobs, participate in reintegration programmes and report changes in your income. The municipality of Delft assesses your situation individually via a personal work plan, in collaboration with local employers and the UWV. Legal basis: Participation Act article 7 and the linkage with the Wajong legislation. Important difference: the UWV manages your Wajong benefit, while the municipality of Delft arranges the supplement via the Werkplein Delft. Local tips for residents of Delft: report all changes immediately to both the UWV and the municipality of Delft to prevent double recovery and apply for remission via the Delft counter. In Delft, many problems arise due to unfamiliarity with these rules, especially among students or labour market starters; consult a social counsellor free of charge at the Sociaal Team Delft or the Juridisch Loket in the city. This system encourages participation in the Delft labour market, such as at technical companies or the university, but requires accurate administration to avoid sanctions from the municipality.