Second Year of Illness in Utrecht - What You Need to Know
If you are in the second year of illness, important changes are coming. Prepare for the end of the [wage continuation period](https://rechtshulprotterdam.nl/encyclopedie/loondoorbetalingsperiode) and discover what this means for you in Utrecht.
What Changes?
- Your wage may drop to 70% (if it was 100% in the first year)
- The focus shifts to the second track (work outside your current employer)
- Preparation for a [WIA application](https://rechtshulprotterdam.nl/encyclopedie/ziektewet-dagloon-berekening) becomes essential
Evaluation After First Year
After 52 weeks of illness, together with your employer, it is assessed whether reintegration is still on schedule and whether adjustments are needed.
Focus on Second Track
If return to your own position is not feasible, a suitable position with another employer in or around Utrecht is sought.
Week 93: Final Evaluation and WIA
In week 93, the WIA application must be submitted to the UWV. Together with your employer, you prepare a final evaluation to support this process.
After 104 Weeks of Illness
After 104 weeks, your employer's wage continuation obligation ends. The UWV determines whether you are entitled to a [WIA benefit](https://rechtshulprotterdam.nl/encyclopedie/pro-rata-dertiende-maand).
Legal basis: Gatekeeper Improvement Act, WIA
Frequently Asked Questions in Utrecht
How much wage do I receive in the second year of illness?
In the second year, you often receive 70% of your original salary, provided you were fully paid in the first year. Check your collective labour agreement or contract for specific arrangements. The UWV may supplement if your income becomes too low.
What does the second track mean for me?
The second track means that together with your employer, you search for other work outside the company, for example via reintegration agencies in Utrecht. Cooperation is mandatory to avoid sanctions.
What if I am still ill in week 93?
In week 93, the WIA application must be submitted. Ensure all documents, such as medical reports, are submitted to the UWV on time. A late application can cause problems.
Can I be dismissed after 104 weeks?
Dismissal is not automatic after 104 weeks. The UWV decides on your benefit and your employer must continue seeking suitable work in case of partial work disability.
How do I prepare a WIA application?
Gather all relevant documents, such as medical reports and reintegration reports, and submit the application no later than week 93. Assistance from an expert in Utrecht can be helpful.
Local Assistance in Utrecht: Visit the Juridisch Loket Utrecht at Catharijnesingel 55 for free advice, or contact the District Court Midden-Nederland at Vrouwe Justitiaplein 1 for legal proceedings.