CIZ-advice: objection procedure for Intensive Care and double child benefit in Utrecht
The CIZ-advice (Centraal Indicatieorgaan Zorg) determines your entitlement to **Intensive Care (IZ)** or **double child benefit**. Disagree with the advice? File a objection with the Municipality of Utrecht or the UWV. This article explains the steps, with local contacts for Utrecht.
What is a CIZ-advice?
The CIZ assesses whether you qualify for:
- Intensive Care (IZ): Assistance benefit for families with seriously ill children.
- Double child benefit: Extra child benefit for severe disabilities.
Legal basis
Regulated in:
- Awb art. 6:10-6:11: Objection procedure.
- Wwb art. 41: IZ-conditions.
- WKOK art. 30: Double child benefit.
Objection procedure step by step in Utrecht
Submit within 6 weeks after receipt.
Step 1: File objection
For IZ: with Municipality of Utrecht (post: Zuidertoren, Wattstraat 4, 3526 AW Utrecht; e-mail: iz@gemeente.utrecht.nl). For child benefit: UWV WBSO desk. Include name, BSN, advice details and reasoning. Tip: Use CIZ model letter or helpdesk Municipality of Utrecht (14 030).
Step 2: Handling
8 weeks processing time. CIZ may request reassessment. Current benefit remains intact.
Step 3: Decision and appeal
Upheld: advice is amended. Not upheld: appeal within 6 weeks to District Court Midden-Nederland, Vrouwe Justitiaplein 1, Utrecht. Free assistance via Juridisch Loket Utrecht, Catharijnesingel 55 (tel. 030-2760700).
Rights and obligations
Rights
- Fair assessment by Municipality of Utrecht/UWV.
- Right to information and hearing.
- Preliminary relief in case of urgent need (District Court).
Obligations
- Provide complete and timely information.
- Cooperate with investigation.
Location-specific assistance Utrecht
- Municipality of Utrecht IZ-team: Wattstraat 4, 030-2862862.
- Juridisch Loket Utrecht: Catharijnesingel 55, Mon-Wed 9-17h.
- District Court Midden-Nederland: Vrouwe Justitiaplein 1, request case number via registry.