CIZ Advice: Appeal to the Utrecht District Court after Objection

If your objection against a CIZ advice in Utrecht has been rejected, you can lodge an appeal with the administrative division of the Central Netherlands District Court within six weeks (Awb art. 8:1). File the notice of appeal at the Utrecht court location (Vredesbuilding, Europalaan 7, 3528 CS Utrecht), including copies of the CIZ advice and the objection decision. Attach new evidence, such as a second opinion from a doctor at the UMC Utrecht or a local specialist. The court reviews whether the CIZ has acted lawfully and organizes a hearing in Utrecht, where both parties are heard. A lawyer with experience in Utrecht administrative cases is strongly recommended, especially for complex medical issues regarding indications for IZ or double supplementary benefit. Apply timely for interim relief (Awb art. 8:81) to secure care immediately during the proceedings – this can be done with the Utrecht interim relief judge. The judge usually delivers judgment within 12 weeks, with the option for further appeal to the Council of State. In the Utrecht region, success rates are around 30-35% with solid substantiation using local medical files. Costs: court fee approximately € 180 (2024 rate), often reimbursed via specialized legal aid in Utrecht, such as through the Juridisch Loket at the Oudegracht. This is the crucial legal step for Utrecht residents with care indication problems.