CIZ Advice in Amsterdam: the Hearing and Hearing Obligation

In the event of an objection to a CIZ advice in Amsterdam, the office usually organises a hearing, as prescribed in the General Administrative Law Act (Awb) article 7:2. You will receive notification at least one week in advance about the date, time and location, often in one of the municipal buildings such as the city hall on the Amstel or a meeting room at the district office in Amsterdam-Zuid. Bring medical specialists from Amsterdam UMC, family members or a specialised lawyer from a local office such as in Ferdinand Bolstraat to explain your situation. The independent hearing committee, consisting of experts from the North Holland region, assesses your medical file and listens attentively to your personal story. Prepare yourself by writing down key arguments, anticipating questions about your child's degree of disability and mentioning local facilities such as youth care in Amsterdam-Noord. The hearing is not binding, but forms the crucial basis for the objection decision. Minutes are carefully taken and you will receive a copy by post or digitally via the Amsterdam portal. If you cannot attend due to traffic jams on the A10 or other urban reasons, request a postponement in good time via the municipality. Refusal of a hearing is only possible for compelling reasons, such as a medical appointment at OLVG. This step is essential for claims on Intensive Care or double child benefit, especially in Amsterdam where waiting times for care are long and personal explanation often makes the difference with the help of the local Care and Youth Team.