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IVA Reassessment Procedure Utrecht

An **IVA reassessment** in Utrecht tests your disability for changes. Learn the procedure, your obligations, and preparation tips. Local help via <strong>Midden-Nederland District Court</strong> (Vrouwe Justitiaplein 1) and <strong>Utrecht Legal Aid Office</strong> (Catharijnesingel 55).

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IVA Reassessment Utrecht: Procedure and Steps

An **IVA reassessment** in Utrecht is a UWV procedure in which your disability is reviewed. This follows signals of improved health or changed work capacity. Stressful? Yes, but your rights are protected. Discover the steps, relevant laws, and local support via Midden-Nederland District Court (Vrouwe Justitiaplein 1, Utrecht) or Utrecht Legal Aid Office (Catharijnesingel 55).

What does an IVA reassessment in Utrecht entail?

The UWV initiates an **IVA reassessment** on suspicion of a change in your condition, such as:

  • Medical recovery after treatment.
  • Improved work capacity due to therapy or work adaptations.
  • New medical data, such as a revised prognosis.
  • Doubt about the initial IVA assessment.
The initiative may come from UWV, employer, doctor, or third parties. In Utrecht, Midden-Nederland District Court handles any disputes.

Unlike an initial IVA assessment: here it concerns adjustment of your AOP percentage, possibly leading to lower income or termination.

Legal Framework

Governed by:

  • WIA, inter alia Article 14 (reassessment).
  • Reassessment of Disability Regulations.
  • Awb for objection/appeal at Midden-Nederland District Court, Vrouwe Justitiaplein 1, Utrecht.
UWV applies strict medical objectivity.

When does an IVA reassessment in Utrecht start?

Common triggers:

Situation Explanation
After 2 years IVA Mandatory, except for permanent 80%+ AOP.
Medical recovery Signal from doctor/physio triggers UWV.
New diagnosis Emerging facts lead to review.
Employer request Employer requests UWV to check.
Work capacity dispute Possible part-time suitability with adaptations.

UWV informs you in advance. In case of uncertainty: contact Utrecht Legal Aid Office, Catharijnesingel 55.

Steps in the IVA Reassessment Procedure

  1. Announcement: UWV sends letter with appointment.
  2. Medical examination: Insurance physician assesses files and conducts interview.
  3. Labour expert analysis: Determination of remaining work capacity.
  4. Draft decision: You get insight and response period.
  5. Final decision: Within 8 weeks after examination.

Your Rights and Preparation in Utrecht

Rights: Full right to be heard and right of reply, medical privacy, objection within 6 weeks.
Preparation: Gather medical reports, work history. Consider UWV supervisor or lawyer via Legal Aid Office.

Objection and Appeal Utrecht

Against UWV decision: file objection. Subsequently appeal at Midden-Nederland District Court, Vrouwe Justitiaplein 1. Free help: Utrecht Legal Aid Office, Catharijnesingel 55 (tel. 0900-8020).