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Wajong Reassessment Criteria Utrecht

Discover the Wajong reassessment criteria in Utrecht: medical and functional tests by UWV. Local assistance via Juridisch Loket Catharijnesingel 55 and Rechtbank Midden-Nederland.

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Wajong Reassessment in Utrecht: Criteria and Local Support

During a Wajong reassessment in Utrecht, the UWV assesses whether your benefit still matches your situation. This is based on medical and functional criteria, considering a disability of at least 35%. Reassessments often take place after 3 years, or earlier in case of changes in health. In Utrecht, you can go to the UWV office or local agencies such as the Juridisch Loket Utrecht at Catharijnesingel 55 for free advice. This article discusses criteria, rights and steps, with Utrecht-specific tips.

What Does a Wajong Reassessment in Utrecht Entail?

The Wajong benefit supports Utrecht residents aged 18-65 with an illness or disability that hinders work. After 3 years, a reassessment follows by the UWV. In Utrecht, this often happens via the regional UWV office. The assessment focuses on medical status and work capacity. Changes in health lead to earlier assessments.

The procedure includes:

  1. Medical assessment: Evaluation by a doctor or specialist, often with referral to Utrecht hospitals such as UMC Utrecht.
  2. Functional test: Analysis of work possibilities based on medical data.

Legal Basis

The rules are set out in:

  • Wajong, art. 11-12.
  • Wajong Decree for criteria.
  • AOR for measuring disability.
For objection in Utrecht: Rechtbank Midden-Nederland, Vrouwe Justitiaplein 1.

When in Utrecht?

  • Automatically after 3 years.
  • In case of health changes.
  • UWV doubt or in case of income/interim work.
In Utrecht, you can make an appointment via the UWV counter or online.

Criteria for Wajong Reassessment Utrecht

UWV tests medical and functional aspects per Wajong Decree and AOR.

1. Medical Criteria

The assessment includes:

  • Diagnosis (e.g. MS, depression).
  • Severity, duration of complaints.
  • Treatment (physio, medication).
  • Prognosis.
Example: For back complaints, UWV checks whether surgery in a Utrecht clinic provided improvement.

2. Functional Criteria

Focus on work:

  • No suitable work possible.
  • Refusal of adjustments.
  • Possible interim work.
  • ≥35% disability.

Utrecht tip: Seek help at Juridisch Loket Utrecht, Catharijnesingel 55 for preparation. Prepare your file with recent medical information from local specialists.

Rights and Steps in Utrecht

Rights: You may consult your own doctor, inspect documents and lodge an objection. After reassessment, a letter with decision.
Steps:

  1. Receive invitation from UWV.
  2. Gather medical evidence (UMC Utrecht).
  3. Attend assessment.
  4. Objection with UWV, escalate to Rechtbank Midden-Nederland, Vrouwe Justitiaplein 1.

Check status via mijnuwv.nl or call UWV Utrecht.