WWB and Participatiewet in Delft: transitional law and changes

In Delft, the Participatiewet replaced the Wet werk en bijstand (WWB) as of 1 January 2015, with specific transitional law for existing benefits at the municipality of Delft. WWB recipients in Delft retained their rights until reassessment by the Delft participation desk, but had to comply with stricter participation requirements, such as mandatory job application trajectories via Werkplein Delft. For young people (18-27), the 'guarantee act' applies: maximum 2 years of benefit without work, followed by intensive trajectories with local employers in the Delft-Schiedam region. Asset limits were tightened and the one-off asset designation abolished, with stricter checks by the Delft social services. The municipality of Delft gained more freedom in activation measures, such as the 'Delftse Banenpool' for temporary positions at TU Delft and local businesses. Changes since then: in 2020, the municipality increased the standards due to inflation and corona support; in 2023, Delft extended the starters scheme for young professionals from the university. For Wajongers in Delft, integrated via participatiewet benefit with wage supplementation via UWV and municipality. Transition from WW to Participatiewet requires notification to UWV Delft; older schemes such as IoW have been absorbed into broader Delft re-integration trajectories. Check your status via Werk.nl or the Delft Klantcontactcentrum. This transition reduced the number of benefit recipients in Delft by approximately 25% due to stricter testing and focus on the labour market region Midden-Holland. For personal advice on your Delft benefit: consult the SVB, municipality of Delft or the participation desk at Oude Delft. Local context helps in understanding ongoing matters.