Transition from Wajong to WIA Benefit in Utrecht

In Utrecht, upon recovery or after 2 years of Sickness Benefits, you can transition from the Wajong to a WIA benefit (Wet werk en inkomen naar arbeidsvermogen). The UWV office in Utrecht, located at Europalaan 5 in De Meern, assesses after 91 weeks of illness whether you qualify for WGA (income-related, for 35-80% disability) or IVA (fully and sustainably disabled, over 80%). Local criteria remain national: degree of disability over 35% for WGA and 80% for IVA. Prepare with medical reports from Utrecht general practitioners or specialists from the UMC Utrecht, and occupational expertise via regional reintegration agencies such as Randstad or local employer service points. Differences with Wajong: WIA is often more temporary and more strongly encourages return to work, with additional support via UWV Utrecht's workplace guidance or subsidies for Utrecht employers. Legal basis: WIA articles 7 and 8. Many Utrecht residents with Wajong experience stress due to uncertainty; request information in time from UWV Utrecht via 088-8989294 or the digital portal. Practical steps for Utrecht: complete the Sickness Benefits application via your Werk.nl account, undergo the assessment in De Meern and consider objection via a local lawyer from the Juridisch Loket Utrecht (Kanaalweg 83). Combine this with municipal participation trajectories for a smooth return to work in the region. This prevents financial gaps and may offer higher benefits in case of partial recovery, with access to Utrecht Wmo support.