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Sickness Benefits Self-Employed Exception Delft

Sickness Benefits exception for self-employed in Delft: When are freelancers entitled? Conditions, application at UWV and assistance via Juridisch Loket Delft and District Court of The Hague.

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Sickness Benefits exception for self-employed in Delft

As a self-employed person in Delft, you are normally not automatically insured for the **Sickness Benefits Act (ZW)**. However, there are exceptions that may entitle you to benefits in case of illness. Discover when you as a self-employed person in Delft are eligible for Sickness Benefits and which steps you must take with the UWV or District Court of The Hague.

What is the Sickness Benefits exception for self-employed in Delft?

The **Sickness Benefits Act (ZW)** provides financial support to people who cannot work due to illness. For self-employed persons in Delft and surrounding areas, however, an important exception applies: they are not automatically insured. Yet there are situations in which self-employed persons in Delft can claim Sickness Benefits through the UWV.

These exceptions are laid down in the **Sickness Benefits Act (ZW)**, **Work and Income according to Labour Capacity Act (WIA)** and the **Sickness Benefits Decree**. It concerns situations in which a self-employed person in Delft is considered economically equivalent to an employee. In case of objection or appeal, you can go to the District Court of The Hague (district Delft).

Legal bases for Delft

The most important legal bases for self-employed in Delft:

  • Sickness Benefits Act (ZW, Article 1): General rules for ZW benefits.
  • WIA (Article 1.2): Regulates occupational disability and benefits.
  • Sickness Benefits Decree 2004 (Article 1.1): Specific conditions for self-employed.
  • Social and Economic Council guidelines: On economic equivalence.

For legal advice in Delft: Contact the Juridisch Loket Delft (address: [branch address]) or file an objection with the UWV. In case of rejection: appeal to District Court of The Hague, Delft team.

When does the exception apply in Delft?

Three main conditions for self-employed in Delft:

  1. 1. Economically equivalent to employee

    At least 12 months premiums via national insurance schemes (AOW/ANW) and demonstrable income from self-employment in Delft. No substantial assets.

    Example: Delft freelancer with €12,000 annual income from consultancy, 14 months premiums paid.

  2. 2. Occupational disability due to illness

    Medically established by UWV insurance physician (AAB). Report to UWV Work Company Delft.

    Example: Delft freelancer with chronic pain syndrome, approved by UWV.

  3. 3. Insufficient other income

    No or too low income from other sources. UWV assesses your financial situation.

    Example: Delft artist without reserves after illness.

How to apply for Sickness Benefits in Delft?

  1. Report illness within 2 days to UWV (online or by telephone).
  2. Submit medical data and proof of self-employed status.
  3. Waiting period: 2 days. Benefit max. 70% daily wage.
  4. Objection: within 6 weeks at UWV. Assistance via Juridisch Loket Delft.
  5. Appeal: District Court of The Hague (address: [info]).

Tip: Insurance via Voluntary Sickness Benefits Insurance recommended for self-employed in Delft.

Assistance in Delft

  • Juridisch Loket Delft: Free advice (tel: [number]).
  • UWV Delft: Location [address], make an appointment.
  • District Court of The Hague (Delft district): For WIA/ZW cases.