End of WW Period in Utrecht: To Social Assistance or IOAW Bridging

# End of WW Period in Utrecht: To Social Assistance or IOAW Bridging In Utrecht, does your WW entitlement end without a job? The Municipality of Utrecht offers options such as social assistance via the Participation Act or IOAW. These schemes ensure continuity in your income, with specific Utrecht procedures. ## From WW to Social Assistance in Utrecht Social assistance follows when your WW stops and you lack income. The Municipality of Utrecht approves the application after an asset test (max. €7,575 for single persons in 2024, holiday allowance not counted). You must be available 32 hours per week and actively job search. Apply via the Utrecht Work and Income Counter or online at utrecht.nl. ## IOAW as Bridging for 50+ in Utrecht For those aged 50+ with at least 10 years of work experience before WW end: the IoAW (Income Provision for Older Unemployed Persons Act). UWV assesses your entitlement, the Municipality of Utrecht administers it. The benefit is around the minimum wage and is focused on re-employment. Unique in Utrecht: extra attention for older unemployed persons via regional labour market projects. ## Tips for a Smooth Transition in Utrecht Apply 8 weeks before WW end to the Municipality of Utrecht to prevent gaps. Prepare: ID, bank statements, payslips and work history. Call the Work and Income Counter (14 030) or book an appointment via utrecht.nl/werkinkomen. In Utrecht, you can also go to WerkgeversServicepunt Utrecht for job search assistance. This keeps your income secure. (248 words)