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WIA-IVA Conversion Delft: your rights in case of occupational disability

WIA-IVA conversion in Delft: transition from IVA to WIA after 1 year of disability. Learn your rights, steps and local assistance via Juridisch Loket Delft.

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WIA-IVA Conversion Delft: your rights in case of occupational disability

In a WIA-IVA conversion in Delft, your benefit switches from the IVA to the WIA. This occurs automatically after more than 1 year of occupational disability. Discover the procedure, steps and your rights and obligations via local resources such as the Juridisch Loket Delft.

WIA-IVA Conversion in Delft: what does it entail?

The WIA-IVA conversion marks the transition from an IVA benefit for fully occupationally disabled persons to the WIA. In Delft and surrounding areas, the UWV activates this process after one year. The WIA encourages recovery and reintegration with clear criteria, unlike the former IVA.

WIA benefits include:

  1. Wage-related benefit (WIA wage supplementation): in case of (almost) full occupational disability.
  2. WIA benefit determination: for partial occupational disability.
  3. Income provision for the elderly (IOAW): after age 65 in case of persistent disability.

During the conversion in Delft, the UWV reassesses your capacities. You may qualify for a full WIA benefit or a partial variant, depending on the outcome.

Legal basis for WIA-IVA Conversion in Delft

Key regulations:

  • Work and Income according to Labour Capacity Act (WIA):
    • Article 17: IVA-WIA transition.
    • Article 21: Medical and occupational assessment.
    • Article 22: Wage supplementation benefits.
  • Occupational Disability Provision Decree (BAFV): implementation details.
  • WIA Implementation Decree: determination of amounts and terms.

The UWV manages this in Delft and sends a WIA assessment form after 1 year of IVA.

Examples of WIA-IVA Conversion in Delft

Example: Occupationally disabled since 2023 due to chronic pain in Delft, IVA recipient. After 1 year, you receive a UWV letter. Actions:

  1. Submit medical records, such as specialist reports.
  2. Undergo assessment with UWV doctor.
  3. Start reintegration programme in case of partial fitness, possibly locally in Delft.

Another case: After 2 years of IVA, reassessed in the Den Haag region. In case of 65% disability, a WIA partial benefit follows.

Rights and obligations in WIA-IVA Conversion in Delft

Rights

  • Reassessment of your health and work capacity.
  • Benefit in accordance with WIA in case of established disability.
  • Access to support, including reintegration or medical assistance.
  • Free advice at Juridisch Loket Delft or lawyers in the Den Haag District Court (district) region.

Obligations

  • Respond promptly to UWV correspondence.
  • Provide documents, including current medical information.
  • Actively participate in reintegration, except in case of 100% disability.
  • Report changes, such as changes in health or return to work.

For questions in Delft: Contact Juridisch Loket Delft or file an objection with Den Haag District Court.