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CIZ Advice: Objection Procedure Amsterdam

Object to CIZ advice for Intensive Care or double child benefit in Amsterdam? Complete guide with steps, local contacts (Municipality, Rechtbank Parnassusweg 220, Juridisch Loket Vijzelstraat 77) and tips.

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CIZ Advice: Objection Procedure for Intensive Care and Double Child Benefit in Amsterdam

The CIZ advice (Centraal Indicatieorgaan Zorg) is a government decision on your entitlement to **Intensive Care (IZ)** or **double child benefit**. Disagree with the advice? File an objection. This article explains how to do so in Amsterdam, with local contacts, steps and your rights.

What is CIZ advice?

The CIZ advice assesses whether you qualify for:

  • Intensive Care (IZ): Assistance benefit for families with a seriously ill or disabled child.
  • Double child benefit: Extra benefit for severe impairment.
Binding on the Municipality of Amsterdam (IZ) or UWV (child benefit). Objection possible within 6 weeks.

Legal basis

Based on:

  • Awb art. 6:10-6:11: Objection procedure.
  • Wwb art. 41: IZ conditions.
  • WKOK art. 30: Double benefit.
  • IZW: Indication.
In Amsterdam, the Municipality of Amsterdam handles IZ objections.

Objection Procedure Step by Step in Amsterdam

Objection within 6 weeks after receipt. For IZ to Municipality of Amsterdam, child benefit to UWV.

Step 1: Submit Objection

In writing to:

  • Municipality of Amsterdam (IZ): Postbus 7007, 1000 CA Amsterdam or via amsterdam.nl/zorg.
  • UWV (benefit): Via employer portal or post.
Include: name, address, BSN, advice number, reason (e.g. new report). Tip: Download model letter via Juridisch Loket Amsterdam (Vijzelstraat 77).

Step 2: Handling

Amsterdam has 8 weeks. No new application possible. CIZ may request re-assessment. Check status via mijn.amsterdam.nl.

Step 3: Decision and Appeal

You receive a decision. Upheld: advice changes. Not upheld: appeal within 6 weeks to District Court Amsterdam, Parnassusweg 220. Free legal advice: Juridisch Loket Amsterdam, Vijzelstraat 77 (020-533 0 533).

Your Rights and Obligations

Rights

  • Fair assessment by Amsterdam/UWV.
  • Information and hearing obligation: Invitation for discussion.
  • Preliminary relief: Request suspension of benefit at District Court Amsterdam.
  • Free assistance: Juridisch Loket or pro bono lawyer.

Obligations

  • Object on time (6 weeks).
  • Provide all information.
  • Cooperate with investigation.

Amsterdam-Specific

  • Contact Municipality of Amsterdam: Team Bijstandszaken, 020-254 8888 or amsterdam.nl/bijstand.
  • District Court Amsterdam: Parnassusweg 220, 1077 JG. Administrative law courtrooms.
  • Juridisch Loket Amsterdam: Vijzelstraat 77, 1017 HG. Monday-Friday 9-17u.