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WIEG Benefit Conditions Utrecht

The WIEG benefit compensates for income loss during paid parental leave. Check personal, income, and leave conditions for Utrecht and Central Netherlands. Court: Vrouwe Justitiaplein 1.

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WIEG Benefit: Conditions and Requirements 2024 Utrecht

The **WIEG benefit** (Income Provision Act for One-Off Family Allowance) supports Utrecht parents with **Paid Parental Leave (WIEG)**. SVB pays out 70% of your daily income. Discover conditions, application procedure, and local assistance via Juridisch Loket Utrecht (Catharijnesingel 55).

What does the WIEG benefit entail for Utrecht?

This temporary assistance from the **Social Insurance Bank (SVB)** compensates for income reduction during leave. Based on your income over the past **12 months**. Specifically for working parents in the Central Netherlands region, including Utrecht.

WIEG differs from child benefit or childcare allowance; it focuses purely on the leave period.

Legal basis

Regulated in the **WIEG Act** and **Paid Parental Leave Act**:

  • Art. 1.1 WIEG Act: Target group and basic conditions.
  • Art. 2.1 WIEG Act: Benefit calculation.
  • Art. 3.1 WIEG Act: Period and amount.
  • Art. 4.1 WIEG Act: Application requirements.
  • Art. 5.1 WIEG Act: Sanctions for fraud.

District Court of Central Netherlands (Vrouwe Justitiaplein 1, Utrecht) handles objections to SVB decisions.

Conditions for WIEG Benefit Utrecht

Meet personal, income, and leave rules for entitlement.

1. Personal conditions

  • Parent/foster parent of child <8 years (<12 if disabled).
  • Resident in Utrecht, registered in municipal BRP.
  • Employed with employment contract; at least 3 months in the last 12 months.
  • Recently stopped work for child care (after maternity or adoption leave).

2. Income conditions 2024

Benefit = **70% of average daily income** (min. €30/day, max. ~€125,000/year gross).

  • No social assistance/unemployment benefit, unless combined with employment.
  • Income calculated over 12 months prior to leave start.

3. Leave conditions

  • **1-26 weeks continuous leave**.
  • Taken within 1 year after child's birth/adoption.
  • Inform employer; no interruptions permitted.

Applying for WIEG Benefit in Utrecht

Submit application to **SVB** before leave starts. Required: payslips, employment contract, birth certificate. Local assistance: Juridisch Loket Utrecht, Catharijnesingel 55 (free consultation hours).

District Court of Central Netherlands

File objections at: Vrouwe Justitiaplein 1, Utrecht. Desk for pro bono lawyers available.

Practical Examples Utrecht

  • Example 1: Utrecht mother (32) with child (6 months), part-time job (€2,500/month). Takes 9 weeks WIEG leave: receives €52/day (70%).
  • Example 2: Father with disabled child (9 years). Meets extended age limit; benefit approved after SVB review.

Rights and obligations

Rights: Objection/appeal with SVB or District Court of Central Netherlands. Obligations: Report changes in income/work; repay if benefit unduly granted.